Smoky Chipotle Steak Rub Recipes

SWEET AND SMOKY CHIPOTLE RUB

Steps:

• Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container like a mason jar.
• Use on shrimp, chicken, pork or other meats.

CHIPOTLE BBQ RUB

Steps:

• Add the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine. If there are pebble sized pieces of brown sugar or spice, rub them between. your clean fingers to break apart, and blend so that you have a fine powder.
• Transfer to a air tight container. Chipotle BBQ Rub will keep for up to two months. To keep fresher longer, freeze the spice rub.

CHIPOTLE DRY RUB

Steps:

• Mix the brown sugar, ground chipotle, paprika, mustard powder, cumin, and salt together in a bowl.

GARLICKY, SMOKY GRILLED LONDON BROIL WITH CHIPOTLE CHILES

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together the chipotle, honey and garlic. Whisk in the oil.
• Season the steak all over with the salt. Pat the meat evenly with the chipotle mixture and let rest for at least an hour at room temperature, or as long as overnight in the refrigerator. If you've chilled it, let the steak come to room temperature before grilling.
• Light the charcoal or preheat the grill. Brush off any bits of garlic or chile from the meat and grill, covered, until the meat is charred on the outside and done to taste inside, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let the meat rest 5 minutes before thinly slicing. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

SWEET & SMOKY BBQ DRY RUB MIX

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a small bowl and stir until combined. Store in an airtight container until ready to use. Keeps well for at least a couple of months (I haven't tried any longer!)

SMOKY STEAK WITH CAJUN POTATOES & SPICY SLAW

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add the potatoes and cook for 5 mins. Drain and leave to steam-dry in the colander for a few minutes. Toss the potatoes with the Cajun seasoning, half the oil and a good pinch of salt. Tip onto a baking tray and roast for 25-30 mins or until golden and crisp, tossing halfway through.
• To make the slaw, combine the cabbage, onion, mayonnaise, soured cream and chipotle paste in a bowl until the cabbage and onion are well coated. Set aside.
• Rub the steak with the remaining oil and season both sides. Heat a griddle pan or non-stick frying pan over a high heat until very hot. Add the steak to the pan, cook for 2 mins on one side, then 3 mins on the other. Remove, put on a chopping board, cover with foil and leave to rest for 5 mins. Slice into strips.
• Serve the steak with the potatoes scattered with the coriander and a pile of the spicy slaw.

SWEET AND SMOKEY CHIPOTLE RUB

Steps:

• Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container like a mason jar.

CHOCOLATE-CHIPOTLE SIRLOIN STEAK

Steps:

• Place the first 5 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Rub over beef. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours., Grill beef, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).

CHIPOTLE RUB

Steps:

• Grind 1 1/2 stemmed, seeded, chopped dried chipotle chiles in a spice mill; transfer to a small bowl. Grind 2 tablespoons pink peppercorns, 2 tablespoons coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, and 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds in the same spice mill; transfer to bowl with chiles. Stir in 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon mustard powder.

GIANT CHIPOTLE-RUBBED STEAKS WITH CILANTRO-LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Build a fire in your grill; if using a gas grill, turn both burners to high.
• Put all spice paste ingredients in a food processor and purée. Rub steaks all over with paste (it will be rather thick) and set aside.
• Combine ingredients for cilantro-lime butter in a small bowl and mash with a spoon until well mixed and an even consistency.
• When all coals are covered with gray ash and fire is medium hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for 3 to 4 seconds), put steaks on grill directly over coals and cook until well seared, about 7 minutes. Turn and cook another 7 to 10 minutes for medium rare. Remove from heat, top each steak with a couple tablespoons of butter, and serve.

SKIRT STEAK WITH CHIPOTLE SPICE RUB

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mash the peppers with their sauce. Mix in the lime juice, cumin, coriander and pepper. Rub all over the steaks and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Allow steaks to rest out of the refrigerator for 30 minutes before cooking.
• Preheat the broiler. Season the steaks all over with salt. Broil the steaks to desired doneness, about 3 minutes on each side for rare. (Time will depend on strength of broiler.)

SMOKY CHIPOTLE STEAK RUB

Steps:

• Combine ingredients.
• To use: rub steaks with a liberal amount of spice rub and wrap in plastic wrap for up to 12 hours (refrigerated).
• Allow steaks to come to room temperature before cooking.
• Makes enough rub for 2 large steaks (t-bone or porterhouse).