Mediterranean Spice Rub

Name: Mediterranean Spice Rub
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 /2 cup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons ground coriander; 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg; 1 tablespoon black pepper

Rating: 3.67 stars

15 Ratings
16 Reviews
4 Photos

This spice rub is perfect for lamb, chicken or beef. It can be used for satay or kabobs.

By ainsliek

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Recipe Summary test

prep:

5 mins

total:

5 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 /2 cup

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1
Prepare the spice rub by stirring together the salt, coriander, cinnamon, cumin, nutmeg, and pepper in a small bowl. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.

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Step 2
To use, coat meat liberally with the spice mix, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before grilling or roasting as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

22 calories; protein 0.6g; carbohydrates 3.6g; fat 0.9g; sodium 1746.4mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (16)

Most helpful positive review

ak04

04/20/2011

This is a really good starting point. I didnt measure anything. I used my judgement as to how much I wanted of each spice and went from there. It turned out great! I used it as a rub for some gyros and it was delicious. I still have some left over to use again. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

TinHouston

07/13/2009

Don't bother. The cinnamon is so overpowering that its all you taste. Pretty one dimensional. Plus, its too confusing to your pallet. I kept tasting apple pie spices but trying to make it right on the meat. It didn't work. Read More

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15 Ratings

5 star values: 8
4 star values: 1
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 3

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TinHouston

07/13/2009

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ak04

04/19/2011

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ainsliek

01/26/2010

I got this recipe from a Indian friend of mine. I really enjoy it on lamb. Read More

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Mystery

03/20/2014

The critical review (by TinHouston) and the positive one (by ak04) were both very helpful. My favorite Mediterranean place shut down and I have always wondered what spices they used for their meat and veggies. I made sauteed veggies (onions tomatoes and bell peppers). I took the reviewers' advice and didn't measure being careful to go very light on the cinnamon and nutmeg and I was amazed that it turned out just like the restaurant! I am giving this 4 stars because I haven't tried the exact recipe measurements. If I try the recipe quantities I'll update my review. UPDATE: I'm sorry but I have to bring my rating down. The quantities in this recipe are WAAAY off- the flavor exactly as TinHouston described it. Glad I only wasted an onion instead of adding it to the meat. The ingredients are good- just not the quantities. I can't remember exactly how much I put last time but I'd recommend equal portions of cumin & coriander (1 tsp each) salt and pepper to taste and just a pinch or max of 1/4 tsp each of cinnamon & nutmeg. Read More

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