| A dry rub is a mixture of various spices that enhance | | | | and sweeter. |
| the natural flavors of the meat they are placed on. | | | | The barbecue rub includes such ingredients as salt, |
| The also serve as an easy way to add texture and | | | | garlic, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, paprika, |
| depth to the meat as well by sealing the natural | | | | celery seed and black pepper. This is a more classical |
| juices in. The key to using this technique is to leave | | | | approach and is reminiscent of the pit BBQ you can |
| the rub on long enough to really bring out the flavor | | | | get in Texas. Many people choose this one for |
| but not too long as to completely dry the meat out | | | | cookouts because it is considered by most to be the |
| either. Rubs that contain salt and sugar often have | | | | perfect blend of spices for a steak. It also works |
| this effect. For a perfect steak about 30 minutes is | | | | really well on vegetables too so that is something |
| sufficient enough to get the flavor you are seeking | | | | you might consider as a side dish option. |
| without making the meat dry. | | | | The key to the best steak rub, however, is a |
| There are hundreds of different spice rub recipes | | | | willingness to experiment. Don't be afraid to add new |
| you can try, but a few are far better than others | | | | flavors and create your own blends. Take the flavor |
| and truly create a unique flavor unlike anything else | | | | elements that you and your family enjoy and add |
| you have ever tasted. Rubs like the barbecue rub, | | | | them together to see what creation you come up |
| Cajun rub and the fennel or Asian rubs tend to be | | | | with. Even if you start with a recipe as a base you |
| very popular for their distinct flavor potentials. | | | | can still build upon it by adding new things, taking |
| Everyone's favorite comes down to a matter of | | | | away some thing or even just adjusting the |
| taste preferences. Some prefer spicier rubs while | | | | measurements of each spice. This is how you truly |
| others would much rather have something more mild | | | | make it your own. |