Ancho Chile Rub Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this smoky, savory Ancho Chile Rub! Perfect for elevating steaks and roasts to unforgettable flavor. This easy-to-make rub creates a delicious crust with a deep, rich chile flavor. For those who like a little heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper for an extra kick! Enough for 3-5 pounds of meat.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 377 kcal
Protein 33g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ancho Chile Rub

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How to Make Ancho Chile Rub

  1. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
  2. Generously coat your steaks or roasts with the ancho chile rub, ensuring even coverage.
  3. Wrap the meat tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 12 hours for maximum flavor infusion.
  4. Before cooking, bring the meat to room temperature for the best results.
  5. Grill, broil, roast, or pan-fry your meat according to your preferred method. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

304 g

Sugar

52g

Fat

8g

Carbs

19g