tyhodge
Joined Fri 10/31/08
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| Tue 11/04/08 01:12 AM |
you all make your rubs or seasonings?
what are some of the things you put into them if you make your own. lately i've found adding alittle soy sause adds a pretty good flavor. along with my bone suckin rib/steak seasoning, and a couple other hidden secrets, lol
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SuzinVA
Joined Wed 04/25/07
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| Tue 11/04/08 06:36 AM |
I both buy them and make my own, depending on what I feel like doing. And what I put in depends on what I happen to have as far as spices, vinegars, etc. Also depends on what I'm in the mood for, sweet, spicy, salty, etc.
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papersmile
Joined Fri 10/12/07
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| Tue 11/04/08 07:07 AM |
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i prefer my steaks with nothing on them, so that i can actually taste the flavour of the meat.
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RoamingOrator
Joined Fri 07/20/07
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| Tue 11/04/08 07:22 AM |
The secret to any good rub is to start with Worchester Sauce. Then you always need some rosemary, sage, and garlic. I mean what kind of self respecting person has a rub without those? Now, depending on your tastes: basil, thyme, marjoram, pepper(s), some folks like salt.
Now when you really get down to it, the most important part, is time. Yeah, with an "i" in it. Now any fool can rub some meat about ten minutes ahead of time and get a good "skin" flavor. But if you really want to taste your rubs, you need to let that stuff sit on there about 72-96 hours let those spices soak in there.
Let all that soak in a marinade if you ask me. Be sure to add some whiskey or rum to your marinade. Not for the alcoholic in you, but because it will tenderize the meat a little more while that sits, once again, 72-96 hours.
That's all the advice I'm giving, and with no self bravado, I can honestly say, I know some people that would literally kill for some of my meals.
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tyhodge
Joined Fri 10/31/08
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| Tue 11/04/08 11:21 AM |
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sounds good roaming. i usually let mine sit 24 hours, ill do it the night before and eat the next night if i do a marinade. i dont care much for worchester sauce, i use soy sauce instead. my mom was the one that used to use worchester on hers and i had her try it with alittle soy sauce and she uses that now instead. it just gives it alittle salty sweet taste. pretty good.
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lilith401
Joined Wed 10/31/07
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| Tue 11/04/08 11:26 AM |
I will baste it with a little garlic & honey at the very end of cooking, salt and pepper beforehand. Maybe some soy sauce too, at the end.
If you rub it or marinate it, you lose the flavor of the meat, like paper says. But then again, I live in a state where they put mayo on EVERYTHING. Even steak sandwiches. So what do I know?
~Some girl
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alisha07
Joined Sun 03/23/08
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| Tue 11/04/08 01:51 PM |
 i cant afford steak
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SuzinVA
Joined Wed 04/25/07
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| Tue 11/04/08 01:55 PM |
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QUOTE:
i cant afford steak
You can use rubs/marinades on just about anything. Some go better with certain types of meat/veggies but it doesn't have to be steak 
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alicat4213
Joined Thu 11/15/07
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| Tue 11/04/08 01:59 PM |
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When I make steak for my fmaily I let it soak in italian dressing for 24hours and add a little italian seasoning right before I put it on the grill.
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