The stress of the holidays is upon me, and my house is all a buzz with that energy. Times are tough, not just for me and my family, but due to the economy, for everyone. Earlier in my blogs I mentioned that I would be doing economical (homemade gifts) and I just keep finding fabulous ideas out there.
The latest one was making rubs for the barbeque chef in your life! I personally love this idea, and the recipes I found include three very different/diverse flavors (see below) and best of all, the rubs can fit into a jar of something your family has already used… so hello, recycling to the ultimate power and an affordable gift for this holiday season. PERFECT!!
1. Cajun Rub 2. Barbecue Rub
Hands-On Time: 10 minutes Hands-On Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes
Hands-On Time: 10 minutes Hands-On Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes
Makes 1 1/3 cups Makes 1 1/3 cups
Ingredients Ingredients
1/3 cup mustard powder 1/2 cup paprika
1/3 cup ground cumin 3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup celery seeds 3 tablespoons dried oregano
3 tablespoons ground black pepper 3 tablespoons ground coffee
2 tablespoons kosher salt 4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon black pepper
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup ground cumin 3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup celery seeds 3 tablespoons dried oregano
3 tablespoons ground black pepper 3 tablespoons ground coffee
2 tablespoons kosher salt 4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon black pepper
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3. Mediterranean Herb Rub Directions for all:
Hands-On Time: 10 minutes Combine the ingredients and
Total Time: 10 minutes store in an airtight container
Makes 1 1/3 cups at room temperature for up
Total Time: 10 minutes store in an airtight container
Makes 1 1/3 cups at room temperature for up
Ingredients to 2 months.
3/4 cup dried basil
1/4 cup dried thyme Instructions to include with
2 tablespoons dried sage your gift:
2 tablespoons fennel seeds (optional)
1 tablespoon kosher salt Up to 2 hours before cooking
1 tablespoon black pepper coat 2 pound of chicken, beef,
1/4 cup dried thyme Instructions to include with
2 tablespoons dried sage your gift:
2 tablespoons fennel seeds (optional)
1 tablespoon kosher salt Up to 2 hours before cooking
1 tablespoon black pepper coat 2 pound of chicken, beef,
pork or seafood with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with 2 to 4 tablespoons of the rub. Cook as desired.
Well I hope you guys like the idea, but do stay tuned for more economical gift ideas.
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