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.
