Best Provencal Spice Rub Recipes

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PROVENCAL SPICE RUB



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This rub from the south of France can be used with lamb or beef, but is particularly delectable with chicken and game. For chicken, marinate two 3-pound chickens, split in half, in the refrigerator for 6 hours. Place the chicken on the grill, skin side down. Cook over hot coals until the skin is charred, about 5 minutes. Turn the chicken and cover the grill. Continue cooking slowly until the meat is opaque at the bone, about 20 to 25 minutes. For duck breast, marinate two 10-to-12-ounce breasts in the refrigerator for 6 hours. Grill, skin side down, until charred, about 5 minutes. Turn the breasts and continue grilling until medium-rare, about 3 to 5 additional minutes.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     condiments

Time 5m

Yield One cup

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon juniper berries
1 whole clove
1 teaspoon white peppercorns
1 1/4-inch cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2 teaspoons dried savory
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 red onion, peeled and minced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/4 cup red wine

Steps:

  • Grind all dried spices and herbs together in a spice mill or coffee grinder until finely ground. Place the spice powder in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the onion, garlic, mint, orange rind, olive oil and red wine. Mix well. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 160, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 7 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

PROVENCAL SPICE RUB



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Great on extra-thick pork chops, but put it on any chop or steak bound for frying pan or grill. Adapted from Fine Cooking #5 (October/November 1994). The spice rub freezes well - we almost always have some in a ziplock bag in the freezer.

Provided by StevenHB

Categories     European

Time 30m

Yield 1 cup, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lemons, zest of, whole
1/3 cup garlic, thinly sliced
1/3 cup fresh rosemary leaf
1/4 cup fresh sage
1/3 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • I usually use a bit less salt. 1/3 cup of garlic is about one average head.
  • In a food processor, put in the lemon zest with the motor going and then add the rest of the ingredients. Process briefly until the mixture is the consistency of wet sand.
  • Use of rub on pork chops: Put 1/2 to 1 teaspoon (or more) of rub on center-cut pork chops on the bone (preferably 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick). Sear chops in a HOT cast-iron skillet with a teaspoon or so of oil, 1-2 minutes/side. Then place in a pre-heated 400°F oven for: 6-8 minutes (1/2" chops) 10-12 minutes (1-1 1/2" chops). Per leecooks1, take them out when an instant-read thermometer should read 140F for chops that are still a bit pink.
  • Let rest ~5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 14.5, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 3141.9, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.6

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