Tuscan Rosemary Dry Rub Recipes

ROSEMARY GARLIC RUB

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix black pepper, kosher salt, fresh rosemary, dried rosemary and garlic. Gradually stir in enough olive oil to form a thick paste. Rub into desired meats before grilling.

TUSCAN ROSEMARY DRY RUB

Steps:

• Place rosemary in bowl and crumble needle leaves between fingers to break into small pieces.
• Stir in oregano, sage, garlic flakes, salt and pepper.
• Transfer to jar.
• Cover and store away from heat and light.
• Rub will keep several months.
• Variation: For touch of tartness, add 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest.
• Instructions for use: Brush the meat with olive oil, then sprinkle with rub, patting rub into meat with your fingertips.
• If desired, squeeze some lemon juice over the rub.
• Marinate, covered, in refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes before grilling.

FRESH TUSCAN ROSEMARY WET RUB

Steps:

• Use a knife to finely chop the herbs.
• Place in a food processor along with the garlic, salt and pepper.
• With the processor motor running, drizzle in the oil and process until smooth.

TUSCAN VODKA LEMONADE WITH ROSEMARY AND THYME SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• To make the rosemary and thyme simple syrup, add the granulated sugar, 2 sprigs or the rosemary, 2 sprigs of the thyme and the water to a small saucepan. Turn on the heat and bring to a gentle boil, then stir to dissolve the sugar. Turn off the heat and let it cool. Discard the rosemary and thyme. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.
• Add the vodka, lemon juice and 2/3 cup of the rosemary and thyme simple syrup (or more if you like a sweeter cocktail!) into a cocktail shaker with ice.
• Mix together the superfine sugar and cayenne pepper then spread onto a plate. Run a lemon wedge around the rim of each glass and dip into the sugar and cayenne mixture. Fill each glass with ice, then divide the vodka lemonade between the 2 glasses. Garnish each glass with a sprig of rosemary and a sprig of thyme. Enjoy!

DRY TUSCAN ROSEMARY RUB

Steps:

• Makes ¾ cup. Transfer the combined ingredients to a jar, cover and store in refrigerator away from heat and light. Will keep for several months This rub is terrific on chicken breasts, lamb chops and veal chops. At least 1 hour before grilling brush the meat with olive oil and sprinkle with the rub, patting it into the meat with your fingertips. Put it into the refrigerator until 30 minutes before cooking. If using on paillard of chicken breasts (one of our favorites) reduce the salt in the recipe by ½ or it will be too salty, don't overdo the rub and be sure not to overcook the chicken (takes less than 2 minutes per side. Sereve wedges of lemon with the meat - a little lemon juice squeezed on the cooked meat gives it a little zing.