Wanna use a rub on some backstraps...any suggestions appreciated
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Hey E long time no see,
Never tried this or juniper berries personally but this one looks good although I would omit the salt from this and do a standard dry brine and grill indirect to 120* or so with a quick sear to 130-135*.
Field & Stream's Ultimate Wild Game Rub
Time: 10 minutes; Difficulty: Easy
¼ cup kosher salt
¼ cup ground black pepper
¼ cup sweet paprika
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon Uncrushed juniper berries, Then try to crush them in a mortar (with the rest of the spices)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. For best results, use your fingers to fully distribute the juniper oils. This makes 1¼ cups, enough for 8 to 10 pounds of meat. Kept away from heat and light, it will last up to six months.Last edited by Powersmoke_80; January 10, 2016, 11:16 AM. -
Juniper berries can become overpowering pretty quickly. I'd suggest starting with MUCH less than a tablespoon and then increase slowly until it tastes right to you.Comment
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Yes, they can, but according to Powersmoke_80 the amount is for 8-10 lbs of meat. In those proportions I wouldn't worry. Try to crush them in a mortar (with the rest of the spices), it helps.
By the way; I read the recipe as: 1 tbsp of Uncrushed juniper berries, which is then crushed. If it instead should read 1 tbsp of crushed juniper berries, then I would definitely reduce the amount myself. -
Thanks for adding that important information,@Henrik I adjusted the recipe to reflect that.
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Cool thanks guysComment
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