| Grill rubs are a blend of spices and herbs used to | | | | then rub the grill rub into the steak. How much grill |
| flavor infuse different meat before you grill. BBQrubs | | | | rub to usedepends on how much you enjoy the |
| are usually dry, although they can be wet, or | | | | flavor of the grill rub vs. the steak, balance is key. If |
| paste-like. Grill rubs can be used on chicken, | | | | you are atraditional steak eater who says, "I like my |
| steak,pork, fish, shrimp, or turkey. BBQ rubs can be | | | | steak to taste like steak" you probably will use very |
| an alternative for those who don't like their | | | | little rub,but if you enjoy a good steak with extra |
| meatsmothered in sauce but they can also be a | | | | flavor add the recommended amount rub usually |
| compliment to some sauces. Grill Rubs are fun | | | | listedsomewhere on the package. |
| toexperiment with since they can pack so much | | | | Since, pork is rather lean meat you should use the grill |
| flavor in every bite, they can be sweet, salty, mild, | | | | rub before and during grilling. First take the porkand |
| or hot. | | | | the grill rub and rub the spices into the meat as much |
| BBQ rubs are very easy to make and generally only | | | | as possible. Next, after the meat is at a |
| require you to mix together the right amounts | | | | goodtemperature but not yet cooked you could try |
| ofseveral different spices, but I caution beginners to | | | | adding a little more rub. Again, balance is key you |
| use pre-made rubs to get a since for likes anddislikes. | | | | don'twant to have too much rub covering your pork. |
| Now that you know what a grill rub / BBQ rub is, | | | | Fish or shrimp should have the grill rub placed on |
| next step how to use it. On chicken or turkey you | | | | them before grilling. Fish is usually best with a |
| shouldfirst rinse the chicken and then pat it almost | | | | savoryherb rub, while shrimp is very versatile you |
| dry, next let's assume it's an herb rub, take the grill | | | | could try many different flavor of rubs. |
| rub andrub it into the chicken covering the entire bird | | | | For all the different meats mentioned above make |
| or chicken pieces. There are cases where the rub | | | | sure there is some moisture present to help the |
| shouldbe placed on the bird after the bird is warm or | | | | rubsink in, you could wrap the meat loosely or toss |
| hot. Let's make another assumption, you are grilling | | | | into a plastic bag and keep it in the fridge for a |
| theentire chicken and your rub happens to have a | | | | fewhours or overnight. Time is your friend when it |
| decent mix of sugar, this kind of rub is best when it | | | | comes to rubs the more it has to soak, the more |
| meltsinto the chicken. If you are new to grilling please | | | | flavoryou'll get in the meat. Happy grilling and |
| grill / BBQ chicken with indirect heat. | | | | remember if you are unsure about how to grill / BBQ |
| Using grill rubs on steak, one way is to simply take | | | | any meatthere are many books and many website |
| the grill rub and rub into the steak or my | | | | that can help. |
| preferredmethod is to marinade the steak first and | | | | |