Love a rub!

There is nothing quite like a rub to get the juices flowing, I mean who doesn't enjoy a nice little massage. A rub can release a lot of tension especially when teamed with a little aroma and maybe some spice. You are sure to notch up some points with a good rub, anyone on the receiving end will "ooh" & "ahh" as your good work comes to fruition. Some people pussy foot around the rub but I like to go deep and hard! Hit to tough spots and work it into a smooth consistency, it will give the best results - especially with aromas and of coarse a little spice!!
I tend to rub all over, everything gets a little attention. You can sometimes bring a rub to life with the addition of some oils and natural juices!! A little oil here and a bit of juice there, and the one rub can get different results. The softer flesh needs delicate approach, where as tougher stuff requires a bit of manipulation - perhaps some natural juice with higher acidic content.

My new rub:
An easy one to prepare, and is great for any meat to be cooked in a direct heat situation i.e. BBQ, Grill, Roast.
Ingredients quantities are at your discretion... a good tip is to test a little of each ingredient for its intensity and adjust its amount to get a balance.
Salt
Pepper
Fennel Seeds
Cayenne Pepper
Smoked Paprika
Work into a consistent mix in your mortar & pestle.

I BBQ steaks and veggies with this rub, toss the veg in a bit of lemon juice after the sizzle. The meat is cooked with a little dry rub which gets a different flavour to the veg. Rub a dub dub!!

Giles