Stumps Special Recipe Dry Rub

HUGH'S DRY RUB

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the paprika, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, oregano, and thyme. Mix well, and store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container.

SMOKY DRY-RUBBED PORK STEAKS

Steps:

• Toast fennel seeds in a dry small skillet over medium-low heat, tossing occasionally, until nutty and fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and coarsely chop, then transfer to a small bowl. Add brown sugar, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and mustard powder. Zest lemon and orange (reserve zested lemon and orange), add zest to bowl, and toss to combine. Rub pork all over with dry rub, pressing to adhere as much as possible to the surface. Place steaks on a wire rack set over a sheet pan and chill at least 3 hours and up to 24.
• Preheat oven to 325°F. Thoroughly pat dry pork steaks. Heat a large ovenproof skillet (preferably cast iron) over high until smoking. Drizzle steaks with oil and rub to cover all surfaces. Working in batches if needed, sear steaks on all sides until deeply browned and lightly charred, 4-5 minutes per side. (Keep a good eye on them; they'll take on color relatively fast because of the sugar.) Transfer steaks to a plate. Reserve skillet.
• Wipe out any accumulated dry brine and juices from sheet pan, then place steaks back on rack set over sheet pan. Return skillet to high heat. Halve reserved lemon and orange and sear (cut side down) until charred; set aside.
• Transfer steaks to oven and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 140°F, 30-40 minutes. (Start checking after the first 30 minutes; the time will vary based on the shape and size of your steaks.) Transfer to a cutting board and let steaks rest 10 minutes. Thinly slice on a diagonal, transfer to a platter, and squeeze charred citrus halves over.

HOMEMADE DRY RUB FOR EVERYTHING

Steps:

• Stir together the salt, smoked paprika, pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, oregano, sumac and cayenne in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
• To use, sprinkle generously on a protein or vegetable of choice (about 1 tablespoon per pound), then cook as desired. This dry rub is best for roasting, grilling, pan searing and baking.

DRY RUB FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Steps:

• Place the cumin, ground coriander, curry powder, white pepper, ground ginger, allspice, cayenne pepper, seasoned salt, paprika, brown sugar, dry mustard, ground mace, and crushed rosemary in a food processor. Process the spice mixture until thoroughly blended. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

6 DIFFERENTS DRY RUBS

Steps:

• For each rub:.
• Combine ingredients.
• Store in covered container and keep in dry spot.
• Can be sprinkled on meats and poultry just before cooking or several hours before.
• Remember the longer time sprinkled on, the more intense the flavor.