Peruvian-Ish Rub was inspired by the most popular dish in Peruvian cooking – Pollo a la Brasa, a charcoal rotisserie chicken – our Peruvian-ish brings a taste of the Andes right to your kitchen. We know how much you enjoy experimenting with the flavors of the world, but while you might not be able to travel the globe, your taste buds can!
Peruvian-ish is earthy, fruity, tangy, loaded with one of the more unusual members of the chile family: aji amarillo. This has been referred to as “the chile that tastes like sunshine,” which speaks for the bright, bold notes it adds to Peruvian chicken.
But chicken is only the starting point. Try this sugar-free seasoning on many kinds of food, from roasted, grilled and pan-seared to the classic BBQ. Or put on your Peruvian chef’s hat and try Lomo Saltado (Stir Fried Beef), Causa (Potato Casserole) or Rocoto Relleno (Stuffed Spicy Peppers). Let your imagination take you from the Andes Mountains to the jungle region and on to the Amazon rainforest.
Pleasantly warm, but not too spicy, you can use it with or without a marinade. Try it on fish and veggies too!
What's a Rub?
In the world of barbecuing and grilling, (and in the kitchen) a rub is the blend of herbs, spices, sugars, salts and peppers that, when applied to a food's exterior and cooked, create that marvelous outer crust barbecue is famous for. A rub is an integral part of the entire cook, as it is the lead impression when you take that first bite of food. It can impart intense heat, mellow sweetness, lip-smacking saltiness or a 'What is that wonderful flavor?' uniqueness...sometimes all of these sensations coming from a single rub!
The Dizzy Pig Barbecue Company has developed a variety of rubs to complement the various meats and veggies that may grace your cooker or grill. Take a look at our growing line-up; we're confident you'll find a taste to take your next cook to dizzying new heights! Dizzy Pig rubs are not just for BBQ. Shake it on as a condiment, or use as a "complete" seasoning in the kitchen for sautes, stir fries and more.
Why is Dizzy Pig better?
First thing you notice when you open a jar of Dizzy Pig rub is the fresh aroma. The whole spices and herbs we use are purchased in small quantities to assure freshness, and ground just before bottling. Our recipes are exciting and all of the rubs have their own unique flavor. Not the same rub with slightly different twist, but totally different concoctions so you can find your favorites for each meal.
In addition to fresh ingredients and awesome recipes, Dizzy Pig rubs use superior all natural ingredients and no additives. Gluten-free and No MSG. No anti caking agents. Instead of highly processed white and brown sugars which can burn and become bitter, we use only raw unprocessed "turbinado" sugar. It has a better flavor and a higher burning point. Yep, it's more expensive, but we feel it is worth it. Only coarse flake kosher salt is used in Dizzy Pig rubs. No iodine, and the flakes have a larger surface area to help build a luscious crust.