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Spice Rubs
What are the ingredients for a seasoning rub for pork chops or steak? --Je'Neise
Hi Je’Neise!
Well, some cooks swear by the minimalist approach, and just rub their steaks or chops with salt and freshly ground pepper before cooking or grilling. I find that is just peachy, especially if you have a great cut of meat. But there’s something to be said for adding a bit more spice and flavor too!
Below are a few of my favorite rubs for pork and beef; each makes more than enough for 4 chops or steaks. Double or triple the quantities if you like and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a few weeks. Rub the spices into chops or steak at least an hour before cooking—but 12 hours or more is ideal.
Garlic-herb rub: 2 minced cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper
Provencal rub: 2 teaspoons dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Southwest rub: 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cajun "blackening" rub: 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sweet rub: 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sweet paprika, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 tablespoon black pepper

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QuestionHow do you make cake flour? --BarbaraMarch 2012
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QuestionLooking for a recipe for flat iron steak. Can you help? --ShereeMarch 2012
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QuestionBetty, Is it alright to use Splenda instead of regular sugar in all my baking? Thank-you. --LouiseMarch 2012
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QuestionI made a meringue crust for angel pie, but it stuck to the pan. --RoxanneMarch 2012
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QuestionDo you have a recipe for Herb Roast Chicken? I heard it was a great recipe. --KathyMarch 2012
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QuestionA German lady we know makes a delicious cookie with potato chips and I'm looking for a good recipe. The cookies are sweet and salty both, and very good. --WanellMarch 2012
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QuestionCan I peel and cut my potatoes the day before Thanksgiving? If they sit in water for 24 hours will they be okay? Thank you. --ChristyMarch 2012
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QuestionI would like a recipe for Zucchini Pie -- do you have one or can you get one? Thanks! --TheresaMarch 2012
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QuestionI bought your recipe collection years ago and had a wonderful recipe for Peanut Butter Cream Pie. Well, I lost it and was wondering if you could get it to me some how? My husband is lost without this pie!!! Thank you. --SarahMarch 2012
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Would you happen to have any Crockpot recipes?
--Tanya
Hi, Betty! Do you have recipes for the Crockpot?
--BrendaApril 2012





