Herb Rub Recipes

FRESH HERB RUB

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Rub over chicken, salmon steaks (about 1 tablespoon for each serving) or sprinkle over lightly oiled vegetables (such as summer squash, onions and sweet red peppers). Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Grill or broil as desired.

HERB RUB

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine sage, thyme, marjoram, salt, and pepper.

GARLIC LOVER'S RUB

Steps:

• Combine garlic, oil, mustard, salt, pepper and lemon zest in a small bowl. Using your hands, spread the rub evenly onto 1 1/2 pounds (6 servings) of your chosen protein just before grilling.

SAVORY HERB RUB ROASTED TURKEY

Steps:

• 1. Place oven rack in lowest position. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place roasting rack in shallow roasting pan. Mix sage, paprika, seasoned salt, garlic powder, pepper and nutmeg in small bowl.
• 2. Place turkey, breast-side up, in prepared pan. Sprinkle about 1/2 of the seasoning mixture inside turkey. Stuff with onion and bay leaves. Brush turkey breast with oil. Spread remaining seasoning mixture over entire surface and under skin of turkey. Add 1/2 cup water to pan. Cover turkey loosely with heavy duty foil.
• 3. Roast 1 hour. Remove foil. Roast 2 to 2 1/2 hours longer or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (175 degrees F in thigh), basting occasionally with pan juices. Remove turkey from oven. Let stand 20 minutes. Transfer to platter or carving board to slice. Reserve pan juices to make gravy or to serve with turkey.

PRIME RIB WITH HERB RUB

Steps:

• First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F, for rib cooking.
• Next, in a bowl, blend the parsley, garlic, oil, salt and pepper together well to incorporate.
• To prepare the beef, trim the fingers from the bottom of the beef and the tail of the rib, retaining the center rib section. Then evenly apply the rub to the entire rib.
• To cook the rib, begin cooking for 20 minutes, then reduce the heat to 225 degrees and finish for 1 1/2 hours for medium-rare to medium.

CORIANDER-HERB SPICE RUB

Steps:

• Toast coriander seeds in a heavy small skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a mortar or spice mill. Add peppercorns and crush until broken into coarse pieces. Mix crushed spices in a small bowl with thyme, rosemary, and salt. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

HERB TURKEY RUB

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, mix rosemary, thyme, onion, garlic, white wine Worcestershire sauce, coarse salt, pepper, and olive oil. Pulse until well blended. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator at least 10 minutes before rubbing under turkey skin or injecting into meat as desired.

HERB RUB FOR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix everything together except the chicken.
• Rinse chicken and dry.
• Rub all surfaces of the chicken herb mixture.
• To Grill: Place chicken on grill over medium coals.
• Grill uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes or until no longer pink.
• Turn after the first 15 minutes.
• To Bake: Bake at 375 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes or until no longer pink.
• Do not turn.

GARLIC HERB RUB

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Rub 1 tablespoon herb mixture on 1 pound of meat and cook as desired.
• To store: If using fresh lemon peel, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week or freeze up to 1 month. If using dried lemon peel, store in anairtight container at room temperature up to 6 months.

LEMON-HERB RUB

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix all ingredients.

MEDITERRANEAN HERB RUB

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.