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
