A rub is an important ingredient when smoking. It not only enhances the flavor of the food but also intensifies its color. Here are some famous rub types paired with delicious recipes you can try.
Barbeque Rib Dry Rub
Dry Rub Recipe:
Mix 3 tablespoons each of onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, and ground basil with one tablespoon of black pepper, red pepper, and salt.
To this mix, add 1/3 cup of paprika as a base flavor and blend everything well. Your dry rub is ready to be applied to any rib cut.
Ribs Recipe:
Take 2 baby back ribs and remove the membrane. Now smear the ribs generously with the dry rub.
Prepare two aluminum foils large enough to wrap the ribs. Now brush some mustard sauce on the base of the foil. Keep the rubbed rib inside it and apply some sauce on top of the rib.
Now wrap and foil and transfer it to the refrigerator. After a couple of hours, remove the foil and grill it or smoke the ribs to the desired doneness. Our suggestion of wood for this recipe is hickory! Ribs need to reach a minimum internal temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit or 82 degrees Celsius.
Savory Sweet Chicken Dry Rub
Dry Rub Recipe:
Mix one tablespoon each of black pepper, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.
Now gently blend two tablespoons of paprika in it. Finish it up by mixing half a cup of dark brown sugar. Your dry rub is ready and can be used for any cut of meat.
Chicken Recipe:
Take chicken breast pieces and pat them dry. Now add a generous amount of savory sweet rub and let it marinate for a few hours inside your fridge using a Zip Bag.
Prepare/pre-heat your grill or smoker and allow the chicken to cook in low heat for about an hour. Then flip it and brush some butter. Let it cook again till it reaches desired doneness. Our suggestion of wood for this recipe is the maple!
Chicken needs to reach a internal temperature of 170 degrees Fahrenheit or 76 degrees Celsius.
Spicy Poultry Wet Rub
Wet Rub Recipe:
Mix one tablespoon of dried crushed rosemary with two teaspoons of paprika. Now add one and a half teaspoons each of ginger powder and Old Bay Seasoning with celery salt. Add two tablespoons of olive oil to create a perfect base.
Spicy Chicken Breast Recipe:
Take chicken breasts and massage the wet rub well on all sides and let it rest in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.
Remove the seasoned chicken breasts and wait until it reaches the room temperature. Now smoke the chicken to the desired doneness. Chicken needs to reach an internal temperature of 170 degrees Fahrenheit or 76 degrees Celsius.
Our suggestion of wood for this recipe is maple!
Cocoa and Coffee Dry Rub For Pork
Dry Rub Recipe:
Mix 1/3 cup each of dark brown sugar and ground coffee.
Now add in 1 tablespoon each of paprika, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt. Finally, add ¼ cup of cocoa powder and blend everything well. Your dry rub will have the essence of cafe and mocha.
Pork Loin Or Tenderloin Recipe:
Pat dry your pork loin or tenderloin and apply a generous amount of the dry rub, make sure to roll it over until it is completely coated from all sides.
Wrap it in foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours, which will allow the flavor to penetrate the meat. Then take it out of the foil and smoke the pork for a total of 2.5 to 3 hours or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit or 71 Celsius. The recommended temperature for the smoker oven should be between 225 to 240 degrees Fahrenheit or 107 to 110 degrees Celsius.
Our suggestion of wood for this recipe is hickory!
Sweet & smoky Barbeque Rub For Pork
Wet Rub Recipe:
Mix two teaspoons each of paprika, garlic powder, lime juice, and olive oil. You can also use avocado oil. To this add one teaspoon of chili powder and coconut sugar. Now blend in half a teaspoon each of cumin, chipotle powder, salt, and pepper. When the rub reaches a paste-like consistency, it is ready to be used.
Smoked Pork Chops Recipe:
Grab your pork chops and smear the rub on it until it is completely coated. Now let it rest for an hour.
Brush some Worcestershire sauce on both sides and smoke the chops till the desired doneness. The ideal setup for your smoker temperature is 225 Fahrenheit or 107 Celsius.
Pork Chops need to reach an internal temperature of 160 Fahrenheit or 71 Celsius to be ready to eat.
Our suggestion of wood for this recipe is apple!
Sweet and Spicy Wet Rub
Wet Rub Recipe:
Mix one tablespoon each of paprika, black pepper, cayenne, lemon pepper, thyme, salt, honey, bourbon, and lime juice.
Now blend in a half tablespoon of onion powder with ¼ cup of dark beer. Mix until it reaches and creamy consistency and then your rub is ready to be applied.
Spicy Chicken Breast Recipe:
Take chicken breasts and massage the wet rub well on all sides and let it rest in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.
Remove the seasoned chicken breasts and wait until it reaches the room temperature. Now smoke the chicken to the desired doneness. Chicken needs to reach an internal temperature of 170 degrees Fahrenheit or 76 degrees Celsius.
Our suggestion of wood for this recipe is maple!
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