Dry spice rub mixtures

Dry spice rubs are combinations of ground or crushed herbs and spices used to season meats, poultry, fish, and vegetables before cooking, typically through the method of rubbing or dry marinating. These blends provide intense and complex flavors, in addition to helping form a tasty and aromatic crust during the cooking process.

The origin of these blends is diverse and reflects culinary traditions from different regions of the world, such as the Southern US barbecues, the grilled meats of the Mediterranean, and the spiced preparations of Latin America. Each blend can have different ingredients, including black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, among others.

From a nutritional point of view, these spices provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and digestive compounds that can improve nutrient absorption and enhance flavor without the need to add excessive fat or salt.

In the Spanish of Hispanic America, dry spice rubs are also known as adobos secos, condimentos secos, or simply frotas. Their use is fundamental in many traditional recipes that seek to enhance the natural flavor of the main ingredients through pre-cooking seasoning techniques.