Herb Rub is usually any mixture of ground spices that is used to rub on raw food before cooking it, especially food that is to be grilled, pan fried or even baked. The herb rub usually forms that coat on the food giving it that extra flavor and texture. When using the herb rub, food can be marinated in the rub so that the flavors can be incorporated into the food intensifying the taste. Once the food is coated with the herb rub, it can either be cooked immediately or left for several hours before cooking. You can even remove the rub partially off the food before cooking it if you do not want too much herb flavour on your food. Most herb rubs use spices that are coarsely ground, so that the herbs do not disappear in the food while cooking. Sugar and salt may be added to the herb rub which adds a caramelized taste to the food.Sometimes a herb or spice herb can be as simple as just using black pepper especially on stakes. When cooking with herb rubs the most popular cooking method is using dry heat where you do not use any liquid or water. Such method include Sauteing, Grilling, Baking and Pan Roasting especially when breadcrumbs or flour is used in the recipe. Dried herbs enhance food with their aroma and flavours. You can use your herb rub to stir into stews or soups, you can rub it on whole chicken when cooking stuffed chicken, you can sprinkle herb rub in your soups and dips and you can even add to roasted vegetables just before serving.
INGREDIENTS
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Sea Salt
2 Tablespoons Dried Oregano
2 Tablespoons Dried Basil
2 Tablespoons Dried Parsley
INSTRUCTIONS
Add the brown sugar to a medium bowl
Add dried Oregano
Add dried Basil
Add dried Parsley
Add Sea Salt
Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl
You already smell the lovely aroma from all these ingredients
Use a fork to combine all the ingredients until fully incorporated
You need to break up the pieces so that they are evenly distributed
You can even use your hands to rub the mixture so to get that flawless mixed herb texture
Only five ingredients and you get this lovely Italian Herb rub, how beautiful is that mixture? Homemade herb rubs are the best since you have a hand in the ration of herbs that you are mixing. Plus this ensures that you have fresh dried herbs.
When using the Italian herb rub, coat your meat with some oil first. Then sprinkle the rub over the top and rub it into the meat making sure the rub gets everywhere
Pour your Italian Herb Rub into an airtight container with a lid like a mason jar
This Italian Herb Rub can be used on Poultry, Fish or Pork
HOMEMADE ITALIAN HERB RUB
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Sea Salt
- 2 Tablespoons Dried Oregano
- 2 Tablespoons Dried Basil
- 2 Tablespoons Dried Parsley
Instructions
Add brown sugar, dried oregano, dried basil, sea salt and dried parsley into a bowlMix with a fork until well combinedPour in an airtight container. The rub can be stored for up to a week before using
Details
Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Yield: 1 Jar