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All Purpose Pork Rub
August 26, 2018 Lee
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All Purpose Pork Rub

Brian Colligan, Thailand.
Great for pork ribs and pulled pork, works good on chicken as well. This sounds like a really good rub, I look forward to testing this out. This comes from my good friend, Brian, who does what I do, makes seasonings from scratch that are not available here in Thailand. Link to the Shortcut is listed in the Notes section.
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Cuisine American
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cane sugar
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 cups sea salt
  • 1 cup black pepper
  • 1 cup chili powder, Shortcut
  • ¾ cup paprika
  • ¼ cup ground turmeric
  • ¼ cup cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup garlic powder
  • ¼ cup onion powder

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients in an airtight container. Shake, shake shake, and shake some more. Ready to use.
  • When using, apply a liberal, not a conservative coating, to all surfaces and put pork, or chicken, in refrigerator until ready to cook, 1-3 hours is best, this will allow the for the rub flavors to absorb into the meat.

Notes

If you make this as written, you better have a lot of ribs ready, this makes a lot of rub, but then again, you use a lot when preparing some pork or chickens.
Shortcut: Chili Powder.
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Chili Powder
August 26, 2018 Lee
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Chili Powder

Brian Colligan, Thailand.
This is a blend of several spices, in several countries such as where I live, Thailand. When you see chili powder on the shelves in store, normally it’s just dried chilies crushed or ground and generally too spicy for what a recipe would call for. The two alternatives is to 1, buy imported chili powder (costly), or make your own with this handy recipe. Sounds like an excellent alternative to imported. This comes from my good friend, Brian, who does what I do, makes seasonings from scratch that are not available here in Thailand.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 0

Equipment

  • Blender , or Spice Grinder

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons sweet paprika, or smoked
  • 2 tablespoons ground Ancho chili powder, or other semi-spicy chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons cumin powder
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • Put all ingredients in a blender or spice grinder and blend for 1 minute. Transfer to an airtight container and use as recipes call for chili powder.

Notes

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Poultry Seasoning
August 26, 2018 Lee
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Poultry Seasoning

Brian Colligan, Thailand.
A blend of several spices that compliment and enhance the flavors of chicken, turkey, duck, and other foul. This is an excellent seasoning mix. I have never seen this here in Thailand so this will come in handy. This comes from my good friend, Brian, who does what I do, makes seasonings from scratch that are not available here in Thailand.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 0

Equipment

  • Blender , or Spice Grinder

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon ground sage
  • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon ground marjoram
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Put all ingredients in a blender or spice grinder and blend for 1 minute. Transfer to an airtight container and use as recipes call for poultry seasoning.

Notes

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Garam Masala
August 18, 2018 Lee
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Garam Masala

Adapted from an internet recipe.
This is a shortcut to make a popular Indian spice used in many dishes. This can be made with whole spices or ground spices.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Cuisine Indian
Servings 0

Equipment

  • Spice Grinder , or Mortar & Pestle

Ingredients
  

For Ground Spices

  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground star anise

For Whole Spices

  • 1½ teaspoons whole cloves
  • 2 inch cinnamon stick
  • 30 cardamom pods
  • ¼ whole nutmeg, grated
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 2 pieces whole star anise

Instructions
 

  • For Ground Spices, simply mix together in a small bowl and store in a small airtight container and use as recipes state.
  • For Whole Spices, use a Spice Grinder or Mortar & Pestle and grind all the spices to a powder, store in a small airtight container and use as recipes state.

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Paul Prudhomme’s Blackened Steak Seasoning
December 21, 2017 Lee
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Paul Prudhomme's Blackened Steak Seasoning

Drew Padilla, United States.
This is a copycat recipe for a popular seasoning mix in the US.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Equipment

  • Mortar & Pestle

Ingredients
  

  • ½ tablespoon paprika
  • ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • ¾ teaspoon white pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds

Instructions
 

  • Mix together the first 8 ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Place the last 3 ingredients (thyme, oregano, and fennel seeds) in a mortar and use a pestle to lightly crush and release the oils, do not use a food processor. Add this to the bowl and mix with the other ingredients.
  • Use as a rub on steaks prior to grilling.
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Paul Prudhomme’s Blackened Fish Seasoning
December 21, 2017 Lee
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Paul Prudhomme's Blackened Fish Seasoning

Drew Padilla, United States.
This is a copycat recipe for a popular seasoning mix in the US.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • ½ tablespoon paprika
  • ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • ¾ teaspoon white pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Instructions
 

  • Mix everything together in a small bowl, store in an airtight container, use as a rub on salmon, tilapia, etc. prior to cooking.
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Seasoned Salt
July 21, 2017 Lee
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Seasoned Salt

Adapted from an internet recipe.
This version contains less salt than commercially available seasoned salt.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon celery salt
  • 1 tablespoons garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground oregano
  • pinch white pepper powder
  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a blender and mix on low for 5-10 seconds.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Notes

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Mrs. Dash Seasoning
July 21, 2017 Lee
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Mrs. Dash Seasoning

Adapted from an internet recipe.
Mrs. Dash Seasoning is a non salt seasoning, and from the list of the ingredients, sounds quite good as well, I am looking forward to making this, and using it.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients
  

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried savory, I have never seen this here
  • 1 teaspoon ground mace, or use ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Mix everything together and store in an airtight container, use as called for in recipes listing Mrs. Dash Seasoning.
  • If you cannot find Savory, it should not be a show stopper with this, just omit it.

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Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
June 22, 2017 Lee
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Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

Stephen Connell, United States.
Easy make ahead shortcut. The amounts of cayenne and crushed red pepper will determine the heat levels of this.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Cuisine Caribbean
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 to 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Use when called for in recipes or just to rub chicken or pork chops prior to grilling.
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Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning
June 8, 2017 Lee
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Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning

Adapted from an internet recipe.
Sounds like a great tasting rub for a roast chicken. This should cover 3 average size roasting chickens.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 tablespoons kosher salt, your preference
  • 2 tablespoons paprika, smoked paprika would be best
  • 3 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 3 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 3 teaspoons ground white pepper
  • 1½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients and store in a air tight container.
  • Rub on a whole chicken and cook on a rotisserie or just oven bake.
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