Marinades & Rubs

Pacific Rim Marinade

  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh ginger (use prepared horseradish if fresh ginger unavailable)
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup sesame oil
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Mix all ingredients and put in a large sealable plastic bag with the meat for about 2 hours or more.  If grilling, keep about 1/2 cup in reserve for basting.

Pulled Pork Rub

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup paprika
  • 2 tablespoons black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard

Preparation:

Mix all ingredients. Work mixture into meat about an hour before it goes on the smoker, in the oven or in the crockpot.  This rub can be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for several months.

Meat Marinade

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp Vinegar
  • Spices of choice

Mix and place in plastic ziplock bag with meat.  Put in the refrigerator and turn a couple times a day.  

Do not leave it for more than 6-8 hours or the meat will become mushy when you cook it.

Blackened Rub

Mix together in large container

  • 8 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp onion powder
  • 4 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp coarse pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 8 tbsp Emeril's Original Essence

 

Uses:  grilled foods (salmon especially!)