Fresh Tuscan Rosemary Wet Rub Recipes

ROSEMARY GARLIC RUB

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix black pepper, kosher salt, fresh rosemary, dried rosemary and garlic. Gradually stir in enough olive oil to form a thick paste. Rub into desired meats before grilling.

TUSCAN ROSEMARY-SMOKED WHOLE CHICKENS

Steps:

• For the brine, bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the broth, salt, honey, sugar, peppercorns, rosemary and garlic, stirring to dissolve the salt. Remove from the heat and add the ice cubes to cool quickly to room temperature. Place the chicken in the bucket, breast-side down, cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
• Remove the chicken from the brine and rinse well with cold water. Pat dry, place on a baking rack and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours. This will allow the skin to dry out which will produce a crisper skin while cooking.
• Preheat your smoker to 275 degrees F and up to 325 degrees F if your smoker can do it. Add the soaked wood chips and rosemary sprigs.
• Brush the entire chicken with canola oil and sprinkle with pepper. Put the chicken in the smoker and place a drip pan underneath. Smoke until the breast temperature reaches 160 degrees F and the thigh reaches 170 degrees F, depending on the size of the chicken, 1 1/2 to 3 hours.

TUSCAN ROSEMARY DRY RUB

Steps:

• Place rosemary in bowl and crumble needle leaves between fingers to break into small pieces.
• Stir in oregano, sage, garlic flakes, salt and pepper.
• Transfer to jar.
• Cover and store away from heat and light.
• Rub will keep several months.
• Variation: For touch of tartness, add 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest.
• Instructions for use: Brush the meat with olive oil, then sprinkle with rub, patting rub into meat with your fingertips.
• If desired, squeeze some lemon juice over the rub.
• Marinate, covered, in refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes before grilling.

FRESH TUSCAN ROSEMARY WET RUB

Steps:

• Use a knife to finely chop the herbs.
• Place in a food processor along with the garlic, salt and pepper.
• With the processor motor running, drizzle in the oil and process until smooth.

GARLIC LOVER'S RUB

Steps:

• Combine garlic, oil, mustard, salt, pepper and lemon zest in a small bowl. Using your hands, spread the rub evenly onto 1 1/2 pounds (6 servings) of your chosen protein just before grilling.

DRY TUSCAN ROSEMARY RUB

Steps:

• Makes ¾ cup. Transfer the combined ingredients to a jar, cover and store in refrigerator away from heat and light. Will keep for several months This rub is terrific on chicken breasts, lamb chops and veal chops. At least 1 hour before grilling brush the meat with olive oil and sprinkle with the rub, patting it into the meat with your fingertips. Put it into the refrigerator until 30 minutes before cooking. If using on paillard of chicken breasts (one of our favorites) reduce the salt in the recipe by ½ or it will be too salty, don't overdo the rub and be sure not to overcook the chicken (takes less than 2 minutes per side. Sereve wedges of lemon with the meat - a little lemon juice squeezed on the cooked meat gives it a little zing.