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Hill Country Game Dry Rub

October 28, 2026 by dinnertonight

Dry rub for game from the Texas Hill Country! Use this on any wild game harvested for a unique taste of Texas.

Hill Country Game Dry Rub
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6 servings
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Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon peppercorns crushed
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon juniper berries
  • 1 bay leaf
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Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients and crush thoroughly in a mortar with a pestle or with a spice grinder.
  2. Rub on meat at least 30 minutes prior to cooking to allow flavors to penetrate.
  3. Entire rub recipe can be used for approximately 1.5-2 pounds of meat.
Recipe Notes

Hill Country Dry Rub

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 Tablespoon (6g)
6

Amount per serving
Calories	15					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	0	g			0	%	
Saturated Fat	0	g			0	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	320	mg			14	%	
Total Carbohydrate	3	g			1	%	
Dietary Fiber	0	g			0	%	
Total Sugars	0	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	1	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	30	mg			2	%	
Iron	0.4	mg			2	%	
Potassium	20	mg			0	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: exotics, fall, game, rub, seasoning, winter

Rub – Fancy

August 18, 2013 by Dinner Tonight

This meat rub consists of spices you probably have in your cabinet but when they are blended together it creates a fancy rub for your meats! Check out our rub tips and become a rub master!

Rub - Fancy
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12 (1 tablespoon)
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12 (1 tablespoon)
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons mustard powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon ground bay leaves
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander seed
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground savory
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
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  1. In a small bowl, mix together all of the spices.
  2. Store in an airtight jar at room temperature until ready to use.
Recipe Notes

Recipe makes enough marinade for 2 pounds of meat, serving size was based on a 4 ounce serving for a total of 8 servings.

This recipe is not a significant source of vitamins or minerals.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, Chicken, Pork, rub, Seafood

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