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Beef Rub Recipe


Cow Curst BBQ rub on cooked steak
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Make any cut of beef sing with the addition of our world famous Cow Crust dry rub seasoning blend.
Serve with: beef and a bold red wine.

Course:
Sauces and Condiments
Cuisine:
American
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Makes:

About 1/4 cup/37.9 grams
Servings: 48 1/4-teaspoon servings

Takes:

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme or oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon American paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle or cayenne powder
Notes:
About the rosemary. You can leave the leaves whole or break them a bit with your hands. I throw them into a mortar and pestle and crush them just a bit to release their flavors.
About the chipotle. Don't be a wuss. This is only 1/2 teaspoon for 10 pounds/4.5 kilograms of meat, and it is all on the surface, not the interior. Like a viola, you don't notice it, but take it out of the orchestra and something is missing.
Optional. Add 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder to the dry mix and/or 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish to the paste.
Metric conversion:

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Method

  • Prep. Mix everything together in a bowl.
  • Storing the rub. If you are not using immediately, store in a jar for use later or proceed to the next step if you plan to use it now.
  • To use. Dry brine the meat hours in advance. When it is time to use the rub, you can use it straight, or mix 1 part of the dry rub with 1 part water to make a paste. (Note: You can use oil, but the herbs dissolve better in water).
    BBQ dry rub paste in a bowl
  • Pat the meat dry with paper towels, pour the paste on and rub it in. You can cook right away.

Nutrition per Serving

Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg