The best steak rub I’ve ever used…
Herbes de Provence steak rub are called for in this recipe…
Alternatively, you can use dried thyme, marjoram, rosemary…
…oregano, or sage, either alone or in some combination.
Allspice is the secret ingredient of this rub, which enhances the flavors..
You can use this rub on all kinds of steaks…
This recipe makes enough for four steaks…
Why using Herbes de Provence steak rub?
Your steak will have a deliciously savory crust when you rub it…
In addition to tenderizing the steak, it can also be applied in advance…
Steak rubs, as opposed to barbecue rubs, can also be used for grilling steaks..
…and not just for low-temperature barbecuing or smoking.
Steak rubs do not contain sugar, which can burn at the high…
…temperatures used in grilling, while barbecue rubs do.
This recipe can be turned into a true barbecue rub…
…by adding 2 tablespoons of sugar.
It’s likely that you had planned to grill steak anyway since many people prefer them…
If you try it with barbecuing, you may want to add some sugar to one steak…
…while using the rub without it on another and see which you prefer.
Let’s hear Rose story…
I spend my childhood in Paris, France. That time I remember I always eat delicious steak….
One day I meet someone from Paris and she said to be able to make a steak like that..
I need to use herbs de Provence steak rub. It is surprisingly easy to make…
I use it to make a steak, and it does taste the same as my childhood steak.…
Traditional French Provençal cuisine is known for its fresh meats, cheeses, eggs, and locally grown vegetables. Chefs often tie that all together with herbes de Provence, an all-purpose seasoning that originated in the Provence region of France.
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Let’s learn the basic first…
What Is Herbes de Provence?
An aromatic mixture of dried Provençal herbs and spices…
herbes de Provence usually include thyme, basil, rosemary, tarragon..
…savory, marjoram, oregano, and bay leaf. These herbs are usually used…
…in French cuisine, although the flavors also pair well with Mediterranean cooking.
The History of Herbes de Provence
Provence is a region in the south of France where this herb blend originated…
In the past, the term “herbes de Provence” described a general multipurpose…
…herb mixture grown in the Provençal region during the summer.
As a result, it increasingly gained popularity and became a more defined…
…herb blend in the 1960s when Julia Child included a recipe for…
..Poulet Sauté aux Herbes de Provence in her book Mastering the Art of French…
…Cooking. Child is credited with defining the mixture and adding it to the…
…culinary lexicon of chefs worldwide.
During the 1970s, the French brand Ducros began selling…
…herbes de Provence spice mixes overseas.
Here we go…
How to Make Herbes de Provence Steak Rub
You will need the following ingredients to make your own herbes de Provence:
Thyme dried, 1 tablespoon
- 100% USDA Certified Organic Organic Thyme Leaf - 7 oz. Chef Jar
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- Flavor Profile - Pleasant and Savory Aromatics
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A tablespoon of dried basil
- 100% USDA Certified Organic Organic Basil Medium - 6 oz. Chef Jar
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- Sustainably Farmed Grown Herbicide & Pesticide Free
- Flavor Profile - Mild and Peppery with Fresh Aromatics
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In a spice grinder, crush 1 tablespoon of dried rosemary
- USDA Certified Organic Rosemary Leaves
- Batch Tested and Verified Gluten Free
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- Non GMO, Whole Leaf, Destemmed, Dried, Food Grade
- Perfectly Compliments Meats, Baked Goods, Soups, Roasted Vegetables, Sauces and Mo
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Tarragon dried, 1 tablespoon
- TARRAGON LEAVES - a special flavorful herb with a licorice scent and taste.
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Dry summer savory, 1 tablespoon
- Savory has aromatic thyme-like flavor with a peppery bite
- Adds flavor to beans, vegetables, egg dishes, chicken, pork, soups and stews
- Our all-natural ground savory is non GMO
- Use instead of sage in stuffing
- A seasoning staple in European kitchens since the Middle A
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Marjoram, 1 teaspoon dried
- Pleasantly aromatic and has warm, sweet flavor with hints of mint
- McCormick Gourmet Organic Marjoram Leaves is certified Organic and non GMO
- Adds sweet flavor with hints of mint to chicken, lamb, stuffing and beans
- In northern Africa, it seasons lamb dishes and is a component of the za’atar
- Used in Italian cuisine in pizza, pasta sauces, fish and mushrooms
- Packed in the U.S.A
- 0.37 Ounce
- Its sweet, minty flavor resembles oregano and basil, and is well suited for lamb, poultry, beef, fish, stuffing and tomato dis
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Dry oregano, 1 teaspoon1 crushed bay leaf
- 0.7 ounces; Glass bottle
- Extra fancy, organic Mediterranean oregano with a high oil content for potent flavor
- Certfied Organic; Kosher
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All herbs and spices should be added to a mixing bowl and mixed until combined…
Mix the ingredients together and store in an airtight container…
Use the mixture to season your favorite dishes…
We also have compiled a guide that will help you…
…choose the best seasoning for steak.
You can purchase premade herbes de Provence in grocery stores…
…but making your own is easier, and you can tailor the blend of herbs…
…and spices to your individual tastes or the dish you’re preparing.
Let’s move on…
How to Cook With Herbes de Provence Steak Rub
Herbes de Provence are traditionally used for dishes like roast chicken…
…roast lamb, grilled fish, and roasted vegetables.
These creative cooking ideas incorporate herbs de Provence to elevate your dishes:
- Spice up your meat. Rub the meat with olive oil, season with kosher salt and herbs de Provence, and then grill, sear, or roast it to your liking.
- Add it to liquids. Add herbes de Provence to soups, stews, sauces, and salad dressings for a Provençal twist.
- Sprinkle it on the grill. Add a pinch or two of herbs de Provence to your grill’s coals while they are hot to flavor the smoke.
- Learn how to combine simple flavors. Some herbs pair particularly well with certain foods, so making your own herb de Provence lets you experiment with different ratios to make different dishes. Try a tarragon-heavy blend for roast chicken, a rosemary blend for roast lamb chops, or a fennel blend for grilled fish.
What’s the Difference Between Herbes de Provence and Fines Herbes?
In French haute cuisine, fines herbes are chopped parsley, chives, tarragon…
…and chervil, and have a similar flavor profile to herbes de Provence.
The fine herbs are used to season more delicate dishes with short cooking times..
…like fish, eggs, and some chicken recipes, while the herbes de Provence…
….are used for a variety of dishes. Unlike herbs de Provence…
…which can be adapted to taste and personal preference…
…purposes herbs has a set set of ingredients…
…which create one unique flavor every time.
How to Use Herbes de Provence
- Great as a dry rub on roasted chicken.
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Herbes de Provence should be added before or during cooking…
The herb blend can flavor a vinaigrette, be part of a steak rub…
…or add an earthy note to a tomato-based sauce for chicken, fish, or meat.
Additionally, it can be used to coat a skinless chicken breast with olive oil..
…and kosher salt. After marinating for an hour or so, grill the meat.
You can also season skin-on chicken thighs in the same way…
…then braise them with white wine, tomatoes, and halved shallots.
How to Store Herbes de Provence
Depending on the freshness of the herbs, the herbes de Provence…
…will last between six months and a year in an airtight container…
…such as a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Store away from light…
…and heat in a cool, dry place.
What’s the Difference Between Herbes de Provence and Italian Seasoning?
These herb blends can sometimes be swapped for each other…
…but they have some differences. A notable difference is their origins…
Herbes de Provence features the herbs found in the South of France…
while Italian seasoning includes the herbs that are used most often in Italian cuisine…
(It should be noted, however, that Italian seasoning is an American invention.)..
Due to the two countries’ nearby proximity, Herbes de Provence…
…and Italian seasoning share several of the same herbs…
…such as oregano, thyme, and rosemary. Herbes de Provence have a much…
….longer ingredient list, including herbs such as mint, savory, and lavender.
When herbes de Provence include lavender, they have a unique taste…
Is Lavender Part of Herbes de Provence?
Although lavender is abundant throughout Provence…
…it has not traditionally been included in the mixture; however…
…it is often found in commercial versions.
There is no doubt that lavender adds aroma and is thought…
…to have a strong soapy flavor. If you use it for your homemade herbes de Provence..
…be sure to buy culinary lavender buds that are specifically labelled…
…for cooking and use it sparingly.
Lavender can easily overpower sweet and savory foods…
What Can I Use As a Substitute?
In case you don’t have a jar of traditional herbes de Provence mix, don’t stress!
With a few common herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, and oregano…
…you can make your own substitute blend. Since this recipe is so versatile…
…you can use any herbs you have on hand from the Mediterranean region.
Herbs and spices have a shelf life, did you know?
Herbs can be stored for one to three years, but their flavor will diminish with time…
Herbes de Provence is a great way to use up all those half-empty bottles..
…of dried herbs in your spice rack.
Sum Up
It’s a great pantry staple to keep on hand…
…with this homemade herb de Provence recipe!
This easy-to-make herb blend can be easily added…
…to dishes to add more flavor. Herb mixes are great for storing in the refrigerator.
You can make your own herb mixes so easily. With just a few ingredients…
…you can easily elevate dishes and add more flavor!
Conclusion
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