smoker essentials: spicy beef dry rub
This is a new rub I came up with and used it for smoked ribs and brisket on this past Memorial Day weekend. It was raining felines and canines, but the food was soooo good, I do not think anyone minded the weather. It is so good that it would make a bullfrog slap a hounddog. FYI: If you do not own a smoker, this rub is amazing when used in the oven. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
Several
Ingredients
- PLAN/PURCHASE
- 1 tablespoon tellicherry peppercorns, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon white pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
- 1 tablespoon dark coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon dehydrated onions, finely ground
- 1 tablespoon mustard powder, i prefer coleman’s
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper spice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
How To Make smoker essentials: spicy beef dry rub
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Step 1PREP/PREPARE
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Step 2When I use this dry rub, I serve the finished product with this sauce: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/sauce-essentials-dreamy-provocative-bbq-sauce.html?r=7
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Step 3What are Tellicherry Peppercorns? Tellicherry peppercorns are more pungent and provide an increased complex flavor with added citrus notes. Although this is what I am using in this recipe, if you do not have any, just sub some black pepper, freshly ground.
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Step 4Lemon Pepper Spice If you do not have any, you could sub some lemon zest with a dash of salt. If you would like to make your own, check this recipe: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/seasoning-mix/diy-essentials-lemon-pepper-seasoning.html?r=3
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Step 5Storage of Homemade Condiments and Spices Because homemade spices and condiments do not contain any preservatives, it is important to store them properly. Non-reactive (glass) containers with tight-fitting lids are a must. If I am making a dry spice, I love to use old spice bottles that I have run through the dishwasher. If I am doing homemade sauces, I love using Weck jars. They are all glass, come in all sizes and shapes, and have excellent leakproof lids. If you shop online, you can go to Amazon, and type in “Weck Jars” and you will find a ton of them. Dry spices should be kept in a cool space, away from sunlight (spice cabinet), and sauces, in most cases, should be stored in the fridge. If properly stored, this rub should last 6 – 8 months.
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Step 6Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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Step 7Add the ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk until combined.
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Step 8Store in a non-reactive jar, in a cool, dry place (cupboard).
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Step 9Sprinkle over your beef (ribs, brisket, roast, whatever), and give it a few hours, or overnight, in the fridge, before sticking in the smoker.
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Step 10PLATE/PRESENT
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Step 11Check out that bark. Enjoy.
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Step 12Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Vegan
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Diet:
Low Carb
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Culture:
Southern
Ingredient:
Spice/Herb/Seasoning
Category:
Rubs
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