Sage and Rosemary Herb Rub
Rubs are dry mixtures of herbs and spices, sprinkled or pressed onto food to flavor it. They can be applied just before grilling or several hours earlier so the food has more time to absorb the rub’s flavors. To help a rub adhere, lightly coat the food with oil and then apply the rub. Experiment with your own mixtures, adding or subtracting from the recipe suggested here. Dried herbs such as rosemary, oregano or thyme are all good additions. Paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper are also used in most rubs.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Rosemary | 1 tsp dried (1.2g) | 4 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Sage | 1 tsp ground (0.7g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. sweet paprika
- 2 Tbs. ground sage
- 1 Tbs. dried rosemary
- 1 Tbs. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper