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Rubs / Seasoning Mixes
What are Rubs?
Blend of ground spices used to add flavor and surface texture to meats.
Rubs forms a crusty layer or coating on the outside of food which locks juices inside.
Rub spices are usually coarsely ground and applied more liberally than seasonings.
In addition to spices, salt and sugar may be added to the rub, the salt for flavor and the sugar for caramelization.
TPC rubs typically contain higher amounts of salt for flavor impact. When used in a marinade, this is most beneficial.
Rubsoften have ingredients like herbs, crushed garlic or onion added to increase the flavor impact.
Common foods that are rubbed
Rubs are mainly used to quickly and easily add flavor meats, poultry, fish/seafood.
Also great when sprinkled on vegetables prior to grilling.
There are a large number of TPC recipes where rubs are used to season a dish, e.g., soups, stews, chilis, pasta dishes, dips, spreads/dressings, etc.
Applications
Rubs are usually applied just before the cooking of the food.
Rubs are most often applied to grilled meats.
Cooking methods
Cooking with rubs is almost always done using adry heat method of cooking where almost no water is used in cooking:
Grilling
Baking
Roasting / What are Seasoning Mixes?
Blend of dried herbs and spices (and salt) used to enhance and/or addflavor to a dish.
Timing of when seasonings are added will affect the food being cooked.
Most beneficial when moisture/liquid is present in the recipe, e.g., water, broth, sauce, etc. in order to bring out the flavors of the individual components of the blend.
Seasonings typically contain higher amounts of dried, leafy herbs such as parsley, cilantro, basil, oregano, etc. that benefit from hydration.
Seasonings may have ingredients like crushed garlic or onion added to increase the flavor impact.
Common foods that are seasoned
Seasonings are used to impart flavor to any dish that otherwise would be considered bland or boring without it.
There are a large number of TPC recipes where seasoning mixes are used to season a dish, e.g., soups, stews, chilis, pasta dishes, dips, spreads/dressings, sauces, etc.
Applications
Seasoning Mixes are usually added at the beginning of cooking.
Cooking methods
Seasoning Mixes can be used in just about any application and are most commonly used where a moist heat (or sometimes dry heat*) method is used:
Sautéing
Stewing
Braising
Baking*
Roasting*