Spice Up Your Dish With An Arizona Dry Rub

By Etta Bowen


Cooking is one of the most enjoyed hobby all over the world. It enables someone to experiment different kinds of cooking styles that will yield them foods that are worth trying for. It is difficult for some to start learning how to cook but it can also be very fun and easy.

Cooking might be a very difficult hobby but if you do it with your heart, it will be as easy as counting one, two and three. Some people considered it as a hobby but for some, it is a combination of art and adventure. It is a way to express their thoughts and a great reason to discover a completely new horizon. One of the most recent discoveries in cooking is the use of an Arizona dry rub. It is most popular on the Southern area of America, but these days chefs all over the world use them.

A dry rub is a mixture of herbs and spices that can be applied to any meat to add flavor. It can be use as a substitute for liquid marinade. Its taste vary based on the ingredients used but all can make any dish more appetizing.

You can always buy one from any local department sores but you can also make your own. Yes, you can, all you need is to gather the right kinds of spices. Depending on your preference, you can choose any ingredients that you want in achieving your desired meat flavor.

Ingredients in making the mixture may vary. There are those that are considered as the basics because a dry rub would not be complete without them. All mixtures contain salt and sugar. Salt acts as the main source of flavor while sugar is necessary in giving your dish a lovely crust once cooked. You may use different kinds of salt and sugar. The only thing to have to think about is its ratio. Beef and fish requires more salt, while pork tastes great with more sugar.

Spicy meals are always an all time favorite for every household so use some pepper. You can never go wrong with extra hotness by using ground pepper. If you like your meal to have that subtle spice, the white pepper can do that.

To unite the flavor of your rub, you will need transition spices. Transition spices are not part of the main ingredients but they are essential to attain a flavorful taste. You do not have to measure these spices. You may add as little or as more as you want.

Many dry rubs include paprika and turmeric powders. Both powders will add pungent aroma and bright colors to your dish making it look more appetizing. Less common ingredients like crushed garlic and oil are used to create paste like texture.

Preparing your dry rub is extremely easy. What you need to do is to mix all ingredients together. After rubbing mixture all over your meat, keep it in a refrigerator before cooking it. You can use your mixture anytime you want because they are free from any artificial preservatives. Just remember to use all of them within two to three months to keep it fresh.




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