A rub is a dry spice or spice and herb mixture used to coat the meat before grilling, adding not only strong flavor but a bit more crunch, especially if you toast, mix and grind the spices yourself.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon allspice berries
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg pieces (crack a whole nutmeg with a hammer)
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger (or 2 teaspoons ground ginger)
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)
57 calories; 1 gram fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 13 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 113 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
About 1/4 cup
Preparation
- Put allspice, nutmeg, peppercorns and thyme in a spice or coffee grinder and grind to a fine powder.
- Mix in remaining ingredients and use immediately. To use later, omit garlic and ginger and store in a tightly covered container; add garlic and ginger immediately before using.
5 minutes
Dining and Cooking