Jun 9, 2006 #1 D dantana7 Assistant Cook Joined Jun 9, 2006 Messages 2 Location York, PA Will applying dry rub to chicken 2 days before BBQ time be too long/ overpowering to the meat?? I used thyme, black pepper, paprika, sage, bay leaf. PLease let me know if doing so will be OK.
Will applying dry rub to chicken 2 days before BBQ time be too long/ overpowering to the meat?? I used thyme, black pepper, paprika, sage, bay leaf. PLease let me know if doing so will be OK.
Jun 9, 2006 #2 Andy M. Certified Pretend Chef Joined Sep 1, 2004 Messages 51,416 Location Massachusetts Welcome Aboard! The chicken should be OK. A dry rub doesn't present the same problems that a liquid marinade would encounter. Last edited: Jun 9, 2006
Welcome Aboard! The chicken should be OK. A dry rub doesn't present the same problems that a liquid marinade would encounter.
Jun 9, 2006 #3 buckytom Chef Extraordinaire Joined Aug 19, 2004 Messages 21,935 Location My mountain welcome dantana. i agree with andy. (wait a minute, 6-6-06 was a few days ago. the end of the world is running a little late) kidding... you used pretty mellow herbs/spices, so more time in the rub might even be better.
welcome dantana. i agree with andy. (wait a minute, 6-6-06 was a few days ago. the end of the world is running a little late) kidding... you used pretty mellow herbs/spices, so more time in the rub might even be better.
Jun 10, 2006 #4 GB Chief Eating Officer Joined Jul 14, 2004 Messages 25,510 Location USA,Massachusetts I agree with Andy and Bucky. Meats generally benefit from sitting in the fridge with a rub for a while. Two days is not too long.
I agree with Andy and Bucky. Meats generally benefit from sitting in the fridge with a rub for a while. Two days is not too long.
Jun 10, 2006 #5 jennyema Chef Extraordinaire Joined Mar 1, 2002 Messages 11,029 Location Boston and Cape Cod 2 days is not too long but 1 day is enough for chicken. Make sure you keep the chicken wrapped very tightly.
2 days is not too long but 1 day is enough for chicken. Make sure you keep the chicken wrapped very tightly.
Jun 10, 2006 #6 OP OP D dantana7 Assistant Cook Joined Jun 9, 2006 Messages 2 Location York, PA thanks OK, thanks guys, I feel a bit better now.