August 05, 2010
Spice Up The Grill
The smell of the grill takes me back to happy summer days as a kid. Life was lazy and simple, and most of it was spent at the swimming pool. We'd trek home in dripping swimming suits, hang our towels on the swing in the backyard, and Mom would fire up the grill for dinner. I loved to listen for the puff of propane at the beginning and watch the smoke rise as I waited for the glorious smell to fill our yard. Mmm!
When it comes to grilling, you don't need (or want) to fuss over too much prep, but I've learned that it's never a bad idea to season your meat before you cook it. Today I'm going to share my mother-in-law's recipe for a chili-garlic spice rub for pork tenderloin, and it's a crowd-pleaser! A spice rub is such a quick, easy way to make your next dinner-on-the-grill even more delicious. Just stir up a few basic spices, and you'll get perfectly seasoned meat every time! And If you dress up the spices in a cute little jar it makes a sweet homemade gift.. I remember getting one of these at my bridal shower. It's so handy!
Homemade Pork Spice Rub
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons onion salt
- 4 teaspoons coarse salt
- 2 teaspoons coarse pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Mix all ingredients, and sprinkle generously over a 2 lb. pork tenderloin, using about 1-2 teaspoons of the mixture. Pat in spices with fingers, gently working them into crevices. Preheat an outdoor grill, and grill tenderloin over medium heat until cooked through, about 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from grill and let rest 5 minutes before serving. Store remaining pork rub in a jar with a lid. Spices won't spoil, so keep this handy through the whole grilling season! This rub is perfect for any cut of pork, and it also works great for slow-roasting in the oven. Makes about 1/2 cup.
3 Comments
What a great gift idea! I’m going to try and remember that one!
Well, this is not at all what this was intended for, but I think I just found what all the men in my family will be getting for Christmas. The men in my family are big hunters and then they like to grill up that meat they hunted. Throw a rafia bow on that jar lid and it’s the perfect gift! Thanks Summer!
this sounds yummy! we are firing up the grill tonight! too hot to cook inside!
