Prepare a delicious dry seasoning rub and tangy mop sauce to enhance the flavors of your grilled or smoked meats. This recipe yields a savory and slightly spicy seasoning blend, along with a refreshing vinegar-based mop sauce. With just a few simple steps, you'll have a mouthwatering seasoning rub and a zesty sauce to take your barbecues to the next level.
Course Herbs and Spices
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Author N. J. Sorensen, RDN
Ingredients
Dry Seasoning
3tablespoonsblack pepper — coarsely ground
3tablespoonsdark brown sugar
3tablespoonspaprika
2tablespoonssalt
1teaspooncayenne pepper
Mop Sauce
1cupcider vinegar
½cupwater
1tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
1tablespoonblack pepper
1teaspoonsalt
2teaspoonsvegetable oil
½teaspooncayenne
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the dry seasoning: coarsely ground black pepper, dark brown sugar, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Transfer the dry seasoning to a dry container for storage.
For the mop sauce, in a separate bowl, combine cider vinegar, water, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, vegetable oil, and cayenne.
Stir the ingredients together until well blended. Transfer the mop sauce to a refrigerated container for storage.
Your dry seasoning rub and mop sauce are now ready to use. Apply the dry seasoning generously to your meats before grilling or smoking. Use the mop sauce to baste the meats during cooking for added moisture and flavor.
Notes
Store the dry seasoning in a dry container and the mop sauce in a refrigerated container for future use. Shake or stir well before using the mop sauce. Now you're all set to create delicious, perfectly seasoned grilled or smoked meats with the help of our dry seasoning rub and tangy mop sauce.Enjoy the enhanced flavors and impress your guests with your culinary skills!