There is saying “variety is the spice of life”- and that certainly applies to using grilling rubs and marinades. It is fun exploring international flavours – herbs and spices, along with other indigenous ingredients, help give your grilling efforts the helping hand that will make your meals a great success!
I have put together some of the most popular seasoning, rubs and marinades from international menus – all you have to do is choose a flavour, prepare seasoning mix and use as either a rub or a marinade.
You can store the Seasoning Mixes in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months, refrigerate rubs for up to 5 days but mixed marinades need to be used and discarded after use.
Directions for Seasoning mix:
Mix in storage container with tight-fitting lid. Shake or stir before each use.
Directions for Rubs:
Brush meat with oil and rub with seasoning mix
Directions for Marinades:
Mix all ingredients, pour over meat in resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
Recipes:
Carribbean:
Seasoning Mix:
- 1/3 cup of minced onion (instant is fine)
- 1 tablespoon of dry mustard
- 2 teaspoons of ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons of crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
Rub:
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons of Caribbean Seasoning Mix
Marinade:
2 tablespoons of Caribbean Seasoning Mix
1/2 cup of pineapple juice
1 tablespoon of grated orange peel
2 tablepoon of vegetable oil
Mexican:
Seasoning Mix:
1/4 cup of ground red chillies or chili powder
3 tablepoons of dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon of ground cumin
2 teaspoons of ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon of salt
Rub:
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons of Mexican Seasoning Mix
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoon of Mexican Seasoning Mix
- 1/4 cup of dru white wine or chicken broth
- 1/4 cup of lime juice
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
North African:
Seasoning Mix:
1/2 cup of fresh chopped cilantro
1/4 cup of fresh chopped mint
1 tablespoon of paprika
3/4 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of crushed or ground turmeric
Rub:
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 tablespoon of North African Seasoning Mix
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons of North African Seasoning Mix
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
Provencal:
Seasoning Mix:
- 1/4 cup of dried tarragon leaves
- 3 teaspoons of dried thyme leaves
- 3 tablespoons of dried sage leaves. crumbled\
- 2 teaspoons of onion pwder
- 3/4 teaspoons of salt
Rub:
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 tablespoon of Provencal Seasoning Mix
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons of Provencal Seasoning Mix
- 1/2 cup of dry red wine or chicken broth
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
Thai:
Seasoning Mix:
- 1/3 cup of chopped fresh lemon grass
- 3 tablespoons of grated lemon peel
- 1 tablespoon of Chinese five spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon of salt
Rub:
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons of Thai Seasoning Mix
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons of Thai Seasoning Mix
- 1/2 cup of coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon of chili-garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
Hope you enjoy using these recipe and I will welcome and appreciate your comments, suggestions and experiences!
