This BBQ rub promises to elevate your grilling experience with its irresistible combination of sweet, spicy, and savory notes. With star anise lending its subtle licorice-like sweetness, cloves infusing a warm, pungent aroma, and Chinese cinnamon adding depth and complexity, each spice plays a vital role in creating a symphony of flavors.
Sichuan peppercorns contribute a unique citrusy and numbing sensation, while fennel seeds impart a delicate sweetness, rounding off the blend with finesse. Whether generously rubbed onto succulent ribs, marinated into tender chicken, or sprinkled over grilled vegetables, this Chinese Five Spice BBQ rub promises to tantalize your taste buds and transport you on a culinary adventure.
Chinese Five Spice Recipe from Communal Fire will be needed for this recipe.
Usage: Applying this rub involves generously coating your meat with the Chinese Five Spice BBQ Rub before cooking. Ensure the meat’s surface is damp; we suggest using the natural moisture from the chicken, or you can use oil, water, mustard, or juice for optimal adhesion. Then, massage the rub evenly onto all sides. Let it sit for 30 minutes to overnight, allowing flavors to penetrate before grilling, smoking, or roasting to perfection. Adjust the amount of rub according to personal preference, and remember, experimentation is key to finding your perfect flavor balance.
Chinese Five Spice BBQ Rub
Equipment
- Scale
- Bowl
- Spice Jar
Ingredients
- 112 gram Golden Yellow Sugar ~ ½ cup (commonly referred to as brown)
- 12 gram Fivespice Powder (https://communalfire.com/chinese-five-spice) 2 tbsp
- 12 gram Kosher Salt 1 tbsp
- 6 gram Onion, granulated ~2 tsp
- 6 gram Garlic, granulated ~1.5 tsp
Instructions
- Weigh / Measure out all of your spices, place them in a bowl and mix well ensuring there are no clumps.
- Put finished rub into a spice container with a good seal. This will keep for 6-12 months depending on how fresh your spices are.
