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Rick's Rub Azteca Pork Chops

6/8/2016

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It's easy to get into a rut with pork chops. Try something new with Rick's Rub Azteca to wake up your tastebuds!




INGREDIENTS:
4 pork chops
2 Tbs Rick's Rub Azteca seasoning
1 recipe Sauteed Green Beans with Toasted Almonds and Rick's Rub Heat
boiled or steamed BC nugget potatoes

METHOD:
  1. Heat saute pan or grill to medium-high heat
  2. Rub each pork chop with 1/2 tsp Rick's Rub Azteca seasoning until coated
  3. Place each pork chop in pan or on grill to sear, then turn down heat to medium to allow to cook through. Remove pork chops from heat once cook through and allow to rest for 5 minutes
  4. Steam or boil fresh BC nugget potatoes until middle is tender

Serve with Sauteed Green Beans with Toasted Almonds and Rick's Rub Heat, and BC nugget potatoes
Serves 4


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RICK'S RUB ASIAN BEEF KEBABS

11/27/2015

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INGREDIENTS:
1 Tbs Rick’s Rub Asian seasoning
1 lb beef sirloin tips, 1 ½” cubes
Bamboo skewers, soaked for 30 mins
 
METHOD:
  1. Preheat grill to medium high heat
  2. Toss or rub beef cubes with Rick’s Rub Asian seasoning, until evenly coated
  3. Skewer meat onto soaked bamboo skewers and grill about 3 mins per side or until internal temperature reaches 130F. Transfer skewers to a platter and allow to rest for 5 mins
 
Serve immediately with your favourite dipping sauce for added flavor
Serves 4 to 5


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RICK'S RUB ASIAN TOFU KEBABS

11/27/2015

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For this easy Asian tofu kebab dinner, you will need extra firm tofu.


 
INGREDIENTS:
14 oz firm or extra firm tofu (drained weight 4 oz)
2 Tbs Rick’s Rub Asian seasoning
6 bamboo skewers
Cherry tomatoes
Yellow peppers
Mushrooms
 
Prep for tofu:
  1. Slice open the package and drain out the water. Cut the block of tofu width-wise into eight ½” thick slices
  2. Lay a dish towel on a cookie sheet or tray; place paper towel on top of the dish towel.
  3. Spread the slices of tofu out in a single layer on the towels. Put more paper towel and another dish towel on top.
  4. Set another cookie sheet on top and set heavy objects on top, such as canned goods, cook books, etc.
  5. Leave the tofu for at least 30 mins to allow as much water out of the spongy tofu as possible. This will allow other flavours into the tofu!
  6. Once the tofu has released most of the water, you are ready to proceed with the recipe!
METHOD:
  1. Place drained tofu slices in a shallow dish
  2. Rub tofu with Rick’s Rub Asian seasoning
  3. Cut vegetables into 1” pieces
  4. Alternately skewer tofu and vegetable pieces onto bamboo skewer, as desired
  5. Place finished kebabs on preheated, greased grill and cook until golden brown
Serve with quinoa and fresh green salad
Serves 3


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RICK'S RUB ASIAN SEAFOOD SKEWERS

11/27/2015

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For these easy Seafood Skewers, you should visit your local fish monger for an assortment of fresh seafood!
 


INGREDIENTS:
1 lb swordfish, cut into ¾” cubes
1 lb fresh tuna, cut into ¾” cubes
14 oz raw prawns
1 lb 5 oz small squid
12 bamboo skewers, soaked in cold water for 1 hour
½ cup Rick’s Rub Asian seasoning
Coleslaw
Russet Potatoes
 
METHOD:
  1. Peel and devein the prawns, leaving the tails on
  2. Clean the squid and cut the bodies into thick rings. Note: you won’t need the wings or tentacles here, so save them for another meal!
  3. Place all seafood into a large mixing bowl with ½ cup of Rick’s Rub Asian seasoning. Toss to coat and allow to sit for 10 mins
  4. On each of the bamboo skewers, thread a cube of swordfish, tuna, squid ring, prawn (pierce in 2 places), swordfish, and tuna.
  5. Place skewers on greased, preheated grill, allow to cook about 2 mins on each side. Be careful not to overcook the delicate fish.
Serve with crunchy coleslaw and roasted potato wedges.
Serves 4


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RICK'S RUB ASIAN PORK CHOPS

11/27/2015

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For this easy Asian inspired pork chop dinner, you will need to ask your local butcher for Centre Cut chops. This is the most popular cut from the pork loin since it is so flavourful and will satisfy you cravings for “the other white meat.”





INGREDIENTS:
4 Centre Cut pork chops
4 tsp Rick’s Rub Asian seasoning
Snow peas
Brown Rice
 
METHOD:
  1. Heat grill, frying pan, or broiler to medium heat
  2. Rub each pork chop with 1 tsp of Rick’s Rub Asian seasoning and let stand for 10 mins
  3. Oil the grill or pan and place pork chops on heat
  4. Sear the meat for 2 mins, then reduce heat to medium-low and grill for 8-10 mins on each side until done.
Serve with brown rice and snow peas.
Serves 4


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SPICY BEEF KEBABS WITH RICK'S RUB HEAT

11/27/2015

 
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For this easy Spicy Beef Kebab recipe, use Sirloin for a delicious flavor
 




INGREDIENTS:
10 bamboo skewers, soaked between 1-24 hours
2 lbs sirloin steak, cubed
2 Tbs Rick’s Rub Heat seasoning
Yellow peppers
Red peppers
Red onion
Button mushrooms
 
METHOD:
  1. Place cubed sirloin steak in a bowl with 2 Tbs Rick’s Rub Heat seasoning. Toss to coat
  2. Cut vegetables into 1” pieces
  3. Place cubed steak and vegetables alternately on the skewers
  4. Place finished skewers on preheated, greased grill. Cook for 8-10 mins or until desired doneness. Allow to rest for 5 mins before serving.
 
Serve with your favourite Caesar salad
Serves 4


ROASTED BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER WITH RICK'S RUB LAMB

11/27/2015

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A healthy side dish with tons of flavour. Try this simple vegetable side at your next BBQ.




 
INGREDIENTS:
4 cups broccoli and cauliflower florets
1 Tbs olive oil
½ tsp Rick’s Rub Lamb seasoning
 
METHOD:
  1. Preheat grill to medium heat
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss broccoli and cauliflower florets with olive oil and Rick’s Rub Lamb seasoning until coated evenly
  3. Transfer seasoned vegetables to an aluminum BBQ pan or grill cage
  4. Grill over medium heat until tender, flipping periodically
 
Serve with Rick’s Rub Azteca grilled steak and a garden salad.
Serves 2


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GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH RICK'S RUB LAMB

11/27/2015

 
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For this easy Grilled Lamb Chops dinner, ask your local butcher for 2 Frenched racks cut into chops. Frenching the meat means to trim the meat and expose the bones on the chop
 
INGREDIENTS:
2 racks of lamb, Frenched, cut into approximately 8 chops
4 Tbs Rick’s Rub Lamb seasoning
 
METHOD:
  1. Preheat grill to high heat and oil grate
  2. Divide 4 Tbs Rick’s Rub Lamb seasoning and rub over all lamb chops evenly. Allow to stand for 10 mins
  3. Place chops onto preheated grill and allow to cook for 5 mins per side, to an internal temperature of 145F
  4. Once removed from heat, allow to rest for 10 mins
 
Serve with steamed vegetables and roasted potatoes
Serves 4


RICK'S RUB LAMB BURGERS

11/27/2015

 
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For this easy Lamb Burger recipe, ask your local butcher for fresh ground lamb



INGREDIENTS:
1 lb fresh ground lamb
1 Tbs Rick’s Rub Lamb seasoning
½ red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ bunch cilantro, chopped
1 ripe avocado
Mayonnaise
 
METHOD:
  1. Put ground lamb into mixing bowl with 1 Tbs Rick’s Rub Lamb seasoning, chopped red onion, garlic, and cilantro. Mix together until combined
  2. Form into patties and grill until desired doneness, about 4 mins each side. Allow to rest 10 mins
  3. Serve on toasted bun with fresh slices of avocado and mayonnaise
 
Serve with fresh coleslaw and roasted potato wedges
Serves 4


RICK'S RUB MOROCCAN PORK CHOPS

11/27/2015

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Create juicy and flavourful pork chops with the exotic blend of Moroccan spices.
 






INGREDIENTS:
2 pork chops, bone-in or boneless
1 tsp Rick’s Rub Moroccan seasoning
 
METHOD:
  1. Preheat grill to medium heat
  2. Sprinkle each pork chop with ½ tsp Rick’s Rub Moroccan seasoning and gently rub until evenly covered
  3. Place seasoned pork chops onto grill and cook until the meat releases from the grill, about 4 mins. Flip and cook on the other side for another 3 mins. When internal temperature reaches 135F, remove from grill and allow to rest for 10 mins
 
Serve with rice and a green salad
Serves 2


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