This monthÂ’s recipe is for a BBQ RUB

With summer now here, try and brighten up your BBQs with the following rub, it needs not be 'rubbed' into the meat but if sprinkled on the meat before cooking, you will be adding that special flavour makes the difference.

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 tablespoons of paprika
• 2 tablespoons of chilli powder
• 2 teaspoons of sea salt
• 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

PREPARATION:

Blend all the ingredients together and store in a small container. Use when ready to barbecue.

Variations (adding to the dry rub above):

Mustard and thyme
Add 4 tbsp Compliments Honey & Garlic mustard, and 2 tbsp of fresh thyme leaves. It is good for fish, poultry, meats, potatoes, and vegetables.

Mediterranean
Add puree of 2 tbsp green olive and a couple of cloves of fresh garlic  Good for grilling vegetables, meat and seafood.

Coffee and cocoa
Add 1 tbsp finely ground dark roast coffee with 1 tbsp double chocolate truffle chocolate mix. It's good with beef, pork, game and poultry.

Maple
Add 1 tbsp brown sugar, with 2 tbsp organic 100% maple syrup. Good with pork, salmon, poultry, apples, pears, and squash.