Blackening Rub Recipe

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   Use unsalted butter, heat over low heat.

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   Heat a cast iron pan to just before melting over high heat.

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   Should take 5 to 8 min.

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   If you think you are going to ruin the pan, the heat is just about right.

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   Make sure the meat, poultry or possibly fish is at room temp.

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   and dry.

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   Thin cuts don't work well.

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   Dip the meat, poultry or possibly fish into the melted butter and apply an even amount of rub to each side.

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   Put into pan and leave alone for a minute or possibly so then check the underside of the meat for a nice dark crust.

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    Adjust as needed.

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    By this time you will know if your smoke detectors are working and if you should of done this outside.

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    Turn the meat and repeat until the desired doneness is achieved.

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    The trouble is well worth it, the taste is, in a word, fantastic!

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    You can add in more or possibly less cayenne pepper to your taste, I've found more is usually better.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.