This is a sweet little rub…well not really sweet at all. But, rather on the savory side…and delicious. It’s very flexible, too. Excellent on pork and beef, but equally delicious on salmon or chicken, as well as sweet potatoes. You’re hungry now, aren’t you? Continue reading
Mocha-Java Dry Rub
28 Sunday Jun 2020
Posted in Dry Rubs/Spice Blends
I always have bottle of this rub/seasoning in my cupboard. With BBQ season just around the corner, this is a must-have. I usually double the recipe, as I go through it quickly. It takes a burger and a steak to a heavenly place.
Don’t purchase pre-made poultry season. Homemade is less expensive, it’s head-and-shoulders above the purchased stuff and it’s easy-peasy to do. I thought I would pass along my current version of poultry seasoning. I use this for fried chicken, all chicken really, as well as turkey. It has evolved over the years and will probably continue to evolve. That’s how I cook. Our tastes change and so should our recipes.
Spatchcock? Or not spatchcock? That is the question. It’s such fun to say “spatchcock”…go ahead, say it over and over. Turns out, it’s a great way to save time cooking your turkey, too. I have done this with a twenty pounder, but today, it’s a smaller twelve pounder. Then, place your different types of seasoning on each quarter for four different flavors, because variety is truly the spice of life!
We’ve already talked about the spectacularly delicious tea, Lapsang Souchong Oolong. It’s smoky and makes an interesting cup of tea. But, I like to use the tea for cooking. It is just the perfect addition to this simple dry rub for meat. You can use it on other things, but it positively sings on beef…we’re talking a full-fledged aria.