Tuscan Rosemary Dry Rub Food

TUSCAN RIBS

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment-lined foil. Stir together oil, 4 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, paprika, fennel seeds, sage, thyme, and rosemary. Rub mixture all over ribs. Cover; let stand at least 1 hour, or refrigerate up to overnight.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Roast ribs, uncovered, until meat is tender, 2 hours. (Ribs can be allowed to cool completely at this point and stored, covered, in refrigerator up to 3 days.) Switch oven to broil, with a rack 6 inches from heating element. Stir together vinegar and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Brush ribs with half of glaze. Broil until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Brush with remaining glaze, if desired. Cut into pieces and serve, alongside potato salad.

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 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.

THUNDER BABY BACK DRY RUB

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix well.
• Place each slab of baby back ribs on a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil, shiny side down, or plastic wrap.
• Sprinkle each side generously with the dry rub.
• Pat the dry rub into the meat.
• Refrigerate the ribs for a minimum of 1 hour (overnight is much better).

ASIAN RUB

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients.
• With this one, I will often omit the salt and add just enough Soy Sauce to make it into a paste and rub it on the meat that way.

TUSCAN HERB RUB

Steps:

• Combine all spices and mix well until blended.
• Store tightly covered until ready to use.
• Rub on chicken, pork, beef or lamb just before cooking or up to 5 hours in advance.

TUSCAN SPICE RUB

Steps:

• Grind fennel seeds in a spice grinder (such as a clean coffee grinder) or a mortar and pestle until coarsely ground. Combine with basil, garlic powder, salt, rosemary and oregano in a small bowl.
• Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 months.