Best 20 Spice Rub Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Spice rubs are a flavorful and versatile way to add a burst of taste to your favorite proteins, vegetables, and even desserts. Whether you're looking for a smoky, spicy, or sweet rub, there's a spice rub recipe out there to suit your taste. With just a few pantry staples, you can create a delicious and customizable spice rub that will take your meals to the next level. In this article, we'll walk you through the steps of making your own spice rubs, including choosing the right spices, blending them together, and storing them for later use. So get ready to embark on a culinary adventure and discover the world of spice rubs.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST SPICE RUB RECIPE BY TASTY



Best Spice Rub Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: paprika, brown sugar, mustard powder, chili powder, cumin, granulated garlic, cayenne, kosher salt, ground pepper

Provided by Alix Traeger

Time 30m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup paprika
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon mustard powder
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
1 tablespoon cayenne
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a jar, add all the spices and shake until combined.
  • Store in a tightly covered container, such as a mason jar, for up to a year.
  • Season your favorite meats and vegetables with the rub.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 20 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 22 grams

BOBBY FLAY'S 16 SPICE RUB



Bobby Flay's 16 Spice Rub image

As seen on Iron Chef. Absolutely fantastic rub. I added another teaspoon of cayenne pepper, just 'cause I like it hot.

Provided by felly smarts

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
3 tablespoons ground pasilla chile powder
3 tablespoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons ground coriander
3 tablespoons ground ginger
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon allspice
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon ground fennel
1 teaspoon arbol chile
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
  • Rub onto chicken and refridgerate for 12 to 24 hours.
  • Grill and enjoy.

DRY SPICE RUB FOR LAMB OR BEEF



Dry Spice Rub for Lamb or Beef image

I got this recipe from my grama. It can be used on lamb or beef, and the flavors can be adjusted to suit your taste.

Provided by Jessica Godfrey

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon paprika
1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
¾ teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons curry powder

Steps:

  • Mix together the paprika, thyme, basil, cumin, and curry powder, if desired, in a small bowl. When ready to use, evenly sprinkle a light coating onto lamb or beef and pat into surface of the meat. For the most flavorful results, season meat and place in a resealable plastic bag; refrigerate 2 hours before cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CEDAR PLANKED SALMON WITH SPICE RUB



Cedar Planked Salmon With Spice Rub image

Cooking fish on wooden planks is a native tradition. Use untreated cedar that you can buy at the local lumberyard or hardware store. You can usually use them a few times if they are not too badly charred.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cedar plank (approx. 8-inch x12-inch)
2 lbs salmon fillets, with skin
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Soak plank in a tub of cold water for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.
  • Score top side of salmon in about 2"/5cm diagonal strips but do not cut through the skin.
  • Rub olive oil into salmon.
  • In a small bowl combine sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper and cumin.
  • Rub into slits.
  • Allow salmon to marinate 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Place salmon on soaked plank.
  • Place the whole thing, plank and salmon, on the rack of a barbecue.
  • Close the lid or cover fish with an inverted metal baking dish and barbecue 20 to 25 minutes or until salmon is cooked through.
  • Remove cover for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Do not turn fish during cooking. This can be brought to the table on the plank decorated with fresh herbs or the salmon can be transferred with a wide lifter to a serving platter or a clean plank.
  • Bonnie Stern.

CAJUN SPICE RUB MIX RECIPE



Cajun Spice Rub Mix Recipe image

Give your life a kick! Use this mixture for barbecue or blackened steaks, shrimp, ribs, chicken, blackened fish, cajun soups, gumbos or sauces.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Cajun

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup chili powder
1/4 cup spanish paprika
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together and place in a jar.
  • Store in a cool, dark place up to 1/2 a year.
  • Enjoy!

BROWN SUGAR AND SPICE DRY HAM RUB



Brown Sugar and Spice Dry Ham Rub image

I created this recipe when frustrated by the packets of glaze that came with spiral hams bought at the grocery store. It is sweet, with the perfect amount of spice, and makes a nice crust on the outside of the ham, similar to the famous ham store's. This recipe makes enough to cover a 3 to 5 pound ham. Store in an airtight tin if not using immediately.

Provided by sweetaddiction

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon mustard powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix together brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, mustard powder, onion powder, and pepper in a bowl until well blended. Makes enough rub to cover one 3 to 5 pound ham. To be sure sugars form a crust, do not cover the ham during cooking. If not using immediately, store in an airtight tin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 5.3 mg, Sugar 17.8 g

BOBBY FLAY'S COFFEE SPICE RUB FOR STRIP STEAKS



BOBBY FLAY'S COFFEE SPICE RUB FOR STRIP STEAKS image

Categories     Beef

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup ancho chile powder
1/4 cup finely ground espresso-roast coffee beans
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons chile de árbol powder or cayenne (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid and mix well. Store in a cool place. Omit the chile de árbol if you want a milder rub. To use: Proceed with the master recipe, replacing the kosher salt with a coating of 1 tablespoon of spice rub on each steak, plus salt to taste. During searing, there will be a bit of smoke, but the steaks are not burning; it is just smoke from the spices in the rub. Works on all steaks but is best on strip steaks or rib-eyes

JOHNNY'S SPICE RUB



Johnny's Spice Rub image

This is a good general barbeque rub! Sprinkle or rub onto ribs, tri-tips, steaks, chicken or whatever meat you desire! Let rubbed meat sit at least an hour before cooking.

Provided by Johnny

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon mustard powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 tablespoons ground paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a small, nonporous bowl, combine the garlic powder, ground black pepper, salt, mustard powder, chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, paprika and oregano. Mix well and apply to meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 11.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 283.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

SPICY BEEF STEW WITH MOROCCAN SPICE RUB



Spicy Beef Stew with Moroccan Spice Rub image

The flavor for this recipe comes mainly from the spice rub I put on the meat at the start. The spices and their aromas just get locked into the beef and release during the stewing so each bite is really well flavored. I used a spice mix commonly used in Middle Eastern and Moroccan cooking called ras el hanout. The sauce is tart from the tomatoes and sweet from the pumpkin, carrots, and parsnips and has a heady aroma from the spices. Ladle into your favorite soup bowl and slurp away. This is hearty enough on its own so I usually don't serve any bread with it.

Provided by Vidya

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 2h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon ras el hanout, or more to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 leek, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1 small onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tomato, diced
1 cup diced pumpkin
2 tablespoons tomato paste, or more to taste
1 cup rose wine
2 cups beef stock
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 sprig fresh mint
1 bay leaf
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 parsnip, halved lengthwise and thickly sliced
1 carrot, halved lengthwise and thickly sliced
2 teaspoons lemon juice, or to taste
2 teaspoons white sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place beef in a large bowl. Add ras el hanout and rub until beef is completely coated. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a stew pot over high heat until shimmering. Add meat, making sure it's not overcrowded, and sear to seal in the juices, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer meat to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add leek and onion to the pot. Saute until leeks turn golden and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and saute until they begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cooked meat back to the pot, along with diced pumpkin and tomato paste. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Pour wine into the pot and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook until wine reduces by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Add beef stock, rosemary, mint, bay leaf, salt, and pepper and return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes.
  • Add parsnip and carrot, cover, and simmer until beef is tender, about 40 minutes longer. Taste sauce and add lemon juice and sugar, if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 62.5 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 218.1 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

BONELESS PORK ROAST WITH FIVE-SPICE RUB



Boneless Pork Roast With Five-Spice Rub image

Tasty and easy recipe by Cooking Pleasure: "Five-spice powder paired with ginger and garlic gives this dish a great depth of flavor. The low-heat method results in a roast that is extremely moist and has less shrinkage. This rub works well on roast chicken, beef roast or even leg of lamb."

Provided by Pi-E8216

Categories     Pork

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon five-spice powder
1 tablespoon olives or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 lbs boneless pork loin roast

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together garlic, ginger, five-spice powder and oil. Sprinkle salt over pork. Rub pork evenly with spice rub; refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F Place pork on a rack in roasting pan; bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250°F Bake an additional 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145 F to 150°F.
  • Remove pork from oven, cover loosely with foil. Let stand 15 minutes.

GREEK SPICE RUB



Greek Spice Rub image

A versatile seasoning blend that's great for baked fish, roasted lamb, or incorporated into a pastitsio.

Provided by sacket

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Combine thoroughly in a small bowl. Store unused rub in an airtight jar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 114.5 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

FENNEL SPICE RUB



Fennel Spice Rub image

This is my favorite spice mixture. There is almost nothing it doesn't taste good on or in. Use it to make spice-encrusted pork ribs, chops or tenderloin; veal chops; chicken breasts; duck; beef; liver; or eggplant; or add a teaspoon to lentil soup. If you don't have time to make it, we do it for you, with our Fennel Spice Rub.

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup fennel seeds
3 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons white peppercorns
3 tablespoons kosher salt

Steps:

  • Put the fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and peppercorns in a heavy pan over medium heat. Watch carefully, tossing frequently so the seeds toast evenly. When light brown and fragrant, pour the seeds onto a plate to cool. They must be cool before grinding, or they will gum up the blades.
  • Pour the seeds into a blender and add the salt. Blend to a fine powder, shaking the blender occasionally to redistribute the seeds. Store in a tightly sealed glass jar in a cool, dry place, or freeze.

GRILLED DIXIE CHICKEN WITH CAYENNE SPICE RUB



Grilled Dixie Chicken with Cayenne Spice Rub image

Provided by John Willingham

Categories     Chicken     Poultry     Spice     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon (packed) golden brown sugar
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning with garlic and onion
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 4-pound chickens, quartered, rinsed, patted dry
1 sourdough baguette, cut on diagonal into 3/4-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • Combine first 9 ingredients in small bowl; whisk spice rub to blend well. Transfer 1 tablespoon spice rub to medium bowl; add butter and mix well. (Rub and seasoned butter can be made 2 days ahead. Cover separately. Chill butter. Bring butter to room temperature before using.)
  • Sprinkle spice rub over both sides of chicken pieces. Arrange chicken pieces on waxed-paper-lined baking sheets. Cover chicken with more waxed paper and let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Reserve 4 tablespoons seasoned butter. Spread remaining seasoned butter on 1 side of baguette slices. Place bread slices on platter and cover. Place chicken on grill, skin side up. Grill 20 minutes. Turn chicken over. Grill until skin is deep golden brown, about 15 minutes. Turn chicken again and grill, skin side up, until cooked through (no red shows when chicken is cut at thigh bone), about 5 minutes longer. Transfer chicken to platter. Brush chicken with reserved 4 tablespoons seasoned butter.
  • Grill bread until just golden, about 2 minutes per side. Arrange toasts around chicken and serve.

MONTREAL STEAK SPICE RUB



Montreal Steak Spice Rub image

This is a wonderful blend of flavors for steak, potatoes or pork. You can also mix 3 tablespoons steak spice with 1/2 cup soy sauce and 1/2 cup of olive oil. Marinate steaks overnight in frig.

Provided by Kermit in Huntsville

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon coriander
1 tablespoon dill
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients in an airtight jar and use within 6 months.
  • Sprinkle on steaks before grilling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.9, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 18628.7, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 15, Sugar 8.7, Protein 8.3

BBQ SPICE RUB



BBQ Spice Rub image

This rub is so simple! It's made with the everyday spices you have in your cupboard. I rub it on everything from chicken to pork to burgers to steak. I keep it in a Ziploc® bag in the freezer. It's always ready to go! Double or triple your ingredients so you always have it on hand.

Provided by Brenda McGrath

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup brown sugar
½ cup paprika
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Mix brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Store in an air-tight container or keep in the freezer in a sealable plastic bag.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 888.1 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

4-3-2-1 SPICE RUB



4-3-2-1 Spice Rub image

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Spice     Vegan     Edible Gift     Paprika     Bon Appétit

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 tablespoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Makes enough spice rub for two whole chickens. Double or triple the recipe and use it all summer.

STOLEN SPICE RUB/ SEASONING MIX!



Stolen Spice Rub/ Seasoning Mix! image

I don't know if you have ever been to Chicago, but should you go, have a bite of heaven and come to the Fairmont Hotel's Aria restaurant. It's expensive, but it's the best dinner you'll ever have. After I noticed the lack of seasoning mixes here, I figured I'd share this spice mix. It's for beef roasts, brisket, even steaks! I broke it down to teaspoons (originally the measurements were in cups) Enjoy!

Provided by voodooinc

Categories     High Fiber

Time 8m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salad oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine all the dry spices (excluding the oil) in a bowl.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Add oil and mix well.

SEARED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH COCOA SPICE RUB



Seared Pork Tenderloin with Cocoa Spice Rub image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon whole white peppercorns
1 tablespoon whole coriander
4 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
3 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
4 tablespoons sea salt, preferably gray
2 (2-pound) boneless pork tenderloins
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, toast white peppercorns and coriander seeds until they begin to pop. Remove from heat and grind to fine powder in a spice mill or coffee grinder. Mix the ground pepper and coriander with remaining spices, cocoa and salt.
  • Trim the pork tenderloins of fat and silver skin. Rub with a generous amount of the cocoa spice rub. Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat until hot but not smoking. Sear each tenderloin on all sides until a rich brown color, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove tenderloins from heat and finish in the oven for about 10 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Let the tenderloins rest out of the oven for at least 10 minutes before carving.
  • Extra cocoa spice rub will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

CARIBBEAN-STYLE CHICKEN WITH BROWN SUGAR-PEANUT SPICE RUB



Caribbean-Style Chicken with Brown Sugar-Peanut Spice Rub image

Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup finely ground roasted peanuts
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 1/4 teaspoons cayenne
1/2 teaspoon plus a pinch ground bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon plus a pinch ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon plus a pinch ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon plus a pinch ground cinnamon
4 chicken thighs, skins on
4 chicken legs, skins on
1 (6-inch) corn tortilla
1 1/4 cups dark chicken stock
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon ground chili powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • To make the spice rub, combine the peanuts, brown sugar, salt, cayenne, ground bay leaf, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a bowl. With a small, sharp knife, score each thigh and drumstick twice on each side, 1/2-inch deep. Place the chicken in a large bowl. Add the spice rub and toss to coat evenly.
  • Grill until marked, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a roasting pan or baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Roast in the oven until browned and cooked through, and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork, about 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a plate. Cover to keep warm.
  • Place the tortilla on the hot grill and cook for 10 seconds on each side to mark. Remove and tear or cut into small pieces. (Alternately, fry the tortilla until crisp in 360 degree F. oil.)
  • Drain 1/4 cup of the pan juices into a small saucepan. Add the chicken stock, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and tortilla pieces. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender, add the peanut butter, and process on high speed until smooth.
  • Divide the chicken and sauce among 4 plates and serve immediately.

PORK CHOPS WITH TOASTED SPICE RUB AND APPLE DRESSING



Pork Chops with Toasted Spice Rub and Apple Dressing image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (12-ounce) center-cut pork chops
Gray salt
2 tablespoons Toasted Spice Rub, recipe follows
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup Honey Roasted Apple Sauce, recipe follows

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and toasted spice rub.
  • Heat the oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium heat and sear the pork chops until golden brown, about 4 minutes on 1side and 1 minute on the other side. Place pork chops on baking sheet. Remove excess oil from skillet.
  • Bake the chops until just cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a serving platter.
  • Over medium heat, add the wine to the skillet, stir, and reduce to 1 to 2 tablespoons; add the apple sauce and bring to a simmer. Spoon over each chop.
  • Toasted Spice Rub
  • 1/4 cup fennel seeds
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 1 tablespoon peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup pure California chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • Toast the fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and peppercorns in a small, heavy pan over medium heat. When the fennel begins to turn light brown, add the red pepper flakes, and toss several times. Immediately turn the spice mixture out onto a plate to cool.
  • Put in a blender with the chili powder, salt, and cinnamon and blend until the spices are evenly ground. If you have a small spice mill or a coffee grinder dedicated to grinding spices, grind only the fennel, coriander, pepper, and chili flakes. Pour into a bowl and toss with the remaining ingredients.
  • Keep the spice mix in a glass jar in a cool, dry place, or freeze.
  • Note: If you have an exhaust fan over your stove, turn it on before you start toasting the spices. Be careful not to inhale the fumes once you add the red pepper flakes.
  • Yield: 1 cup
  • 12 apples, Gravenstein or McIntosh
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely ground sea salt, preferably gray salt
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Peel the apples with a vegetable peeler, remove the core and cut into 1-inch chunks, place in a large bowl. Heat a large skillet or roasting pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter. When the butter begins to brown, add lemon juice, then add the apples and salt. Cook until the apples just begin to color, about 4 minutes. Stir in the honey. Roast the apples in the oven until soft and lightly caramelized, about 12 minutes. Fork mash for a chunky version or puree in food processor for a smoother sauce.
  • Serve warm, room temperature or cold.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of spices. The more spices you use, the more complex and flavorful your rub will be. Some common spices used in spice rubs include chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper.
  • Experiment with different flavors. Don't be afraid to try different combinations of spices to create your own unique rub. You can also add other ingredients to your rub, such as herbs, citrus zest, or even coffee grounds.
  • Toast your spices before using them. Toasting spices brings out their flavor and aroma. You can toast spices in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, or you can roast them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes.
  • Use a binder to hold your rub together. A binder is an ingredient that helps the rub stick to the meat. Common binders include olive oil, Dijon mustard, and honey.
  • Apply the rub to the meat at least 30 minutes before cooking. This gives the rub time to penetrate the meat and develop its flavor.
  • Cook the meat according to the recipe's instructions. The cooking method you use will affect the flavor of the rub. For example, grilling or roasting meat over an open flame will give it a more smoky flavor than baking or braising it.

Conclusion:

Spice rubs are a great way to add flavor to your favorite meats. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a little experimentation, you can create a spice rub that will make your next meal a hit.

Related Topics