B-B-Q BLENDS

Father's Day is June 19th – a day of commemoration and celebration of Dad and an opportunity to show and express our love and care. Here are a few recipes for herbal rubs that can be made and packaged for any grillin’ Dad.

B-B-Q SPICE BLEND
3Tbs paprika
2Tbs oregano
1Tbs garlic granules
1Tbs onion flakes
1tsp black pepper, dry mustard, savory
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container. May be rubbed on meats before grilling or broiling as is or combine 3Tbs of the blend with 2Tbs salt and 1Tbs brown sugar.
To make a sauce, combine 1-28oz ketchup, 1/4c mustard, 1/2c brown sugar, 1c water, 1Tbs B-B-Q SPICE BLEND and 3Tbs Worcestershire sauce.

GARLIC HERB SALT
1 bulb garlic
1/4c rosemary
1/2c basil
1Tbs black peppercorns
1/4c oregano
24oz sea salt

Wash & dry herbs. Peel and chop garlic then put into a food processor. Add the herbs and the peppercorns a little at a time until they are chopped fine. Slowly add the salt. The salt will begin to dry out the herb paste. When it is mostly dry and a suitable size, spread onto waxed paper and let dry overnight or until the color becomes a pale green. Store in airtight container. Rub on meat or poultry before grilling.

SMOKY-SPICY RUB
2Tbs Lapsang Souschong loose tea leaves, ground
4Tbs brown sugar
1 tsp Five Spice
2 tsp sea salt

Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container. The Lapsang Souschong tea adds a smoky flavor. Rub on meat before baking or grilling

"So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do,
do it all for the glory of God"
I Corinthians 10:31