Moroccan Herb Blend
This rub recipe is adapted from the Moroccan Herb-Salt Blend recipe I tried this on our grilled chicken and YUM! It was a HIT! The recipe originally called for 2 cups of Kosher Salt - instead I use 2 Teaspoons Ground Sea Salt and use this as a rub.
This rub recipe is adapted from the Moroccan Herb-Salt Blend recipe I tried this on our grilled chicken and YUM! It was a HIT! The recipe originally called for 2 cups of Kosher Salt - instead I use 2 Teaspoons Ground Sea Salt and use this as a rub.
- Carbohydrate 13.15079 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 4.37078 g
- Fiber 5.71485006904602 g
- Protein 3.888765 g
- Saturated Fat 0.40752 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (37g)
- Sodium 4679.045 mg
- Sugar 7.43593993095398 g
- Trans Fat 0.637860999999999 g
- Calories 86 calories
Step-by-step
- Blend together and use on poultry, pork, or beef.
Spice Trade Roots
North African spice blending relies on specific proportions of sweet and pungent aromatics. Cinnamon and cumin form the backbone of this tradition. Ground ginger and cayenne add necessary heat without dominating the blend. Paprika provides earthy color and mild fruitiness. Historically, regional traders combined dried ground materials to preserve harvests without refrigeration. Each spice contributes distinct volatile oils. Cumin contains cuminaldehyde, which intensifies when exposed to dry heat. Cinnamon brings volatile cinnamaldehyde. Combining these elements creates a balanced mixture suitable for long preservation in glass jars.
Application and Storage
Dry spice blends require precise physical contact with proteins to penetrate effectively. Massage two teaspoons of sea salt alongside the ground spices directly into meat surfaces thirty minutes prior to cooking. This resting window allows osmotic action to draw the salt inward. Store leftover dry rubs in airtight glass containers away from direct light. Whole spices retain potency for six months, while pre-ground blends degrade faster. Scale quantities proportionally by multiplying each measurement to fit larger batch requirements without altering the foundational ratio.
