All Purpose Rub from Midwestern Meats

The following dry seasoning mixture was recommended by Ed Rodriguez, a butcher at Midwestern Meats in Mesa, AZ.  The three ingredients in this rub are already in your kitchen and although simple will add a ton of flavor.  For those of you living in AZ Midwestern Meats is located at 4308 E. Main St., Mesa AZ (480) 924-5855.  You can also find them on the web at http://www.midwesternmeats.com/ or you can order online and have raw or cooked meat delivered free anywhere in the valley.  Check out their online store at http://www.megameatstore.com/.


Ingredients:
Equal parts coarse kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, and garlic powder

Pork Rub from The Meat Shop

This rub comes from The Meat Shop butcher Paul Randolph.  The store specializes in pork and is located in Phoenix.  For more information visit their website at http://www.themeatshopaz.com/.  The physical location of the business is 202 E. Buckeye RD, Phoenix AZ.  Their phone number is (602) 258-5075.

Ingredients:
Equal parts lemon pepper and seasoning salt.  To finish add a small amount of dried rosemary.

Poultry Rub

Poultry Rub Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon kosher salt

1 Tablespoon black pepper

1.5 tsp paprika

1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning

1 tsp dried rosemary leaves

1 tsp granulated garlic

Mix all the ingredients together until well blended.  Store in a sealed container away from heat and light.  If properly stored this mixture should last up to three months.

AZ Griller's House Seasoning

Building upon the most basic rub of equal parts kosher salt and ground black pepper I have added a twist which contains just one additional ingredient. My wife Kristina, pictured above loves this rub and uses it frequently. She has advised me it is my responsibility to keep the shaker full and refers to this recipe as our house seasoning. I hope your family appreciates this simple blend as much as we do.

Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon Coarse kosher salt
1 Tablespoon Ground black pepper
1 tsp Granulated garlic

Salt and Pepper the Original Rub and AZ Griller's All Purpose Seasoning

Rubs can contain long lists of ingredients. However, it doesn't have to be complicated. Using a dry seasoning mix to add flavor to food is as simple as combining equal parts coarse kosher salt and ground black pepper. This deceptively basic recipe is a potent flavor enhancer. As a matter of fact it is my "go to" seasoning when grilling veggies. All the produce I grill is lightly brushed with olive oil and then sprinkled with this seasoning mixture. It is easy to mix up a single use batch or a larger amount to keep on hand. This recipe calls for black pepper but feel free to experiment with white and green pepper too. The only rule with this rub is to use kosher salt. Traditional table salt is too "salty." Also for a stronger pepper flavor freshly grind the pepper using whole peppercorns.

Ingredients:

1 Part Coarse kosher salt
1 Part Ground black pepper

Rub Me Tender

Rubs are a mixture of dry seasonings and spices used to bring flavor and even color to food. The most simple rub is made by combining equal parts coarse kosher salt and ground black pepper. Below is a recipe for a rub with a few more ingredients; most of which are probably already in your cupboards. To add a little heat I added some ground ancho chile pepper. If you would like to kick up the intensity try substituting ground chipolte chile pepper for the ancho. The chipolte is a dried jalapeno and has more heat than the milder poblano pepper from which the ancho chile is made. Sprinkle the rub on you meat or veggies prior to cooking.

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon Coarse kosher salt
1 tablespoon Season salt
1 tablespoon Garlic salt
3 tablespoons Fresh ground black pepper
4 tablespoons Natural cane sugar
4 tablespoons Paprika
2 tsp Granulated garlic
2 tsp Ground ancho chile pepper
2 tsp Ground cumin

Add all ingredients to a small bowl and mix until thoroughly blended. Make sure to break up any clumps. This seasoning mixture will keep for approximately six months if stored properly away from heat and light.