Difference Between Rubs & Seasonings

Difference Between Rubs & Seasoning Mixes from home office Rubs Seasoning Mixes

What are Rubs? What are Seasoning Mixes?

Blend of ground spices used to add flavor and surface Blend of dried herbs and spices (and salt) used to texture to meats. enhance and/or add flavor to a dish.

Rubs forms a crusty layer or coating on the outside of food Timing of when seasonings are added will affect the which locks juices inside. food being cooked.

Rub spices are usually coarsely ground and applied more Most beneficial when moisture/liquid is present in the liberally than seasonings. recipe, e.g., water, broth, sauce, etc. in order to bring out the flavors of the individual components of the In addition to spices, salt and sugar may be added to the blend. rub, the salt for flavor and the sugar for caramelization.

TPC rubs typically contain higher amounts of salt for flavor impact. When used in a marinade, this is most Seasonings typically contain higher amounts of dried, beneficial. leafy herbs such as parsley, cilantro, basil, oregano, etc. that benefit from hydration. Rubs often have ingredients like herbs, crushed garlic or onion added to increase the flavor impact. Seasonings may have ingredients like crushed garlic or onion added to increase the flavor impact.

Common foods that are rubbed Common foods that are seasoned

Rubs are mainly used to quickly and easily add flavor Seasonings are used to impart flavor to any dish that meats, poultry, fish/seafood. otherwise would be considered bland or boring without it. Also great when sprinkled on vegetables prior to grilling. There are a large number of TPC recipes where There are a large number of TPC recipes where rubs are seasoning mixes are used to season a dish, e.g., soups, used to season a dish, e.g., soups, stews, chilis, pasta dishes, stews, chilis, pasta dishes, dips, spreads/dressings, dips, spreads/dressings, etc. sauces, etc.

Applications Applications Rubs are usually applied just before the cooking of the food. Seasoning Mixes are usually added at the beginning of cooking. Rubs are most often applied to grilled meats. Cooking methods Cooking methods Seasoning Mixes can be used in just about any Cooking with rubs is almost always done using a dry heat application and are most commonly used where a method of cooking where almost no water is used in moist heat (or sometimes dry heat*) method is used: cooking: Sautéing Grilling Stewing Baking Braising Roasting Baking* Roasting*