St. John Spice Grill Rub

NCSue · Post by **NCSue** » Thu Jun 18, 2015 9:19 am

Okay - what's your absolute favorite thing to do with this GLORIOUS rub! We're kind of boring with it - just sprinkle it on fish or chicky. Any other ideas?

I only have to make it through one more week and then I'm STJ bound!

Rebubula · Post by **Rebubula** » Thu Jun 18, 2015 9:54 am

We do the same, so am curious to see some new ideas! Have also done on veggies, my BIL does the mix with soy sauce I think? We do it straight up and grill, try to get a little crust.
I've tried other rubs and that is our fave! Enjoy your trip!

BostontoSTJ · Post by **BostontoSTJ** » Thu Jun 18, 2015 11:31 am

I squeeze the orange and lime juice, crush some garlic and then add STJ spice and olive oil to create a pretty awesome marinade for almost anything.

PA Girl · Post by **PA Girl** » Thu Jun 18, 2015 2:46 pm

I also make marinades.

For veggies, I think it goes particularly well with roasted root vegetables.

I have also sprinkled it on my "grill bread" which is nothing more than thick slices of a crusty bread brushed with olive oil and grilled on both sides. I like to serve this will a big green salad and steak.

JenG · Post by **JenG** » Thu Jun 18, 2015 11:15 pm

I spread a generous amount of olive oil on a baking sheet, sprinkle the Spice Rub on it and then place washed, halved baby potatoes - cut side down - on that. Roast at 400 until tender...maybe 30 minutes. I always wing it and cook them until they're nicely browned. You could also just put potato wedges (from larger potatoes) in a bowl with olive oil and Grill Rub, mix it well then place potatoes on a baking sheet to roast. mm mm mm

MN_Bhoy · Post by **MN_Bhoy** » Fri Jun 19, 2015 9:57 am

Believe it or not, I've used it when grilling asparagus. Toss the asparagus in some olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and STJ Grill rub, then hit the grill for 6-8 mins... Good stuff!!!

kklay · Post by **kklay** » Fri Jun 19, 2015 10:13 am

I wonder how it would be when using in my "SPICED PRETZEL" receipe? The original version is pretzels (I use the small ones) olive oil, garlic salt/powder, ranch dressing and probably something else I can't remember at this time, maybe add some of the GRILL RUB too, toss all together. I'm think it would be very tasty! Might have to try it this weekend.

mahojim · Post by **mahojim** » Sun Jun 21, 2015 12:46 pm

I use a recipe from Robin Benzle when she did the youtube video. It's basically blackened mahi and the ingredients that make painkillers. That's what I do, anyway. I use the spice rub mixed with the blackening seasoning and add a little bit of cornstarch to thicken it a little at the end. It's unreal. Obviously goes great with whatever side dishes, but we like it with rice, corn on the cob, and a salad.
And especially when you are on STJ and most likely have Painkiller ingredients, it's a breeze. Google her or search for her on YouTube to see how easy it is. Just don't get blasted with steam like she does! There's a video of her cooking at Bongo Bongo.
It's really delicious.
Smiles
MJ

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