Creating Seasoned Rubs

Seasoned rubs are great on meats and vegetables. However, the premixed seasonings found at the grocery store often contain up to 90% salt in order for the manufacturer to reduce production costs. You can make your own flavorful rubs with much less sodium and more flavor.

Making your own rubs is especially helpful for people with chemical or nutritional issues.  For general health, you probably want to stay away from the chemicals and toxins manufacturers put in their rubs.

 Combine one part each of the following ingredients:

All Purpose Blend:

• Basil
• Bay leaf (1 only)
• Marjoram
• Parsley
• Sage
• Thyme

Fish Blend:

• Basil
• Dill weed
• Fennel weed
• Lavender
• Lemon balm
• Rosemary

Meat Blend:

• Bay leaf
• Garlic tops
• Marjoram
• Parsley
• Rosemary
• Thyme

Chicken Blend:

• Celery tops
• Chervil
• Parsley
• Sage

Vegetable Blend:

• Celery
• Chervil
• Dill weed
• Fennel leaves
• Lemon balm
• Lovage
• Paprika
• Parsley
• Tarragon

Salt Substitute:

• Basil
• Chervil
• Lovage
• Oregano
• Parsley
• Rosemary
• Savory
• Thyme
• Tarragon

Salad Blend:

• Basil
• Celery seeds
• Chervil
• Dill weed
• Lemon balm
• Marjoram
• Parsley

Spaghetti Blend:

• Garlic tops
• Marjoram
• Oregano
• Parsley
• Rosemary
• Sage
• Savory

Soup Blend:

¼ cup each

• Basil
• Bay leaf
• Celery tops
• Marigold petals
• Oregano
• Parsley
• Sage
• Savory
• Thyme

Herb Garden:

Combine in a shaker:

• 2 Tsp. dried parsley flakes
• ½ Tsp. garlic powder
• ½ Tsp. basil
• ½ Tsp. marjoram
• ½ Tsp. allspice
• ¼ Tsp. pepper

Zesty Italian:

Combine in a shaker:

• ½ Tsp. dried parsley flakes
• ½ Tsp. oregano
• ½ Tsp. dried mustard
• ½ Tsp. celery seed
• ¼ Tsp. pepper