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BBQ Italian herb marinade mix in a bowl
Mediterranean spice mix for grilled meats

Tuscan-Style BBQ Italian Herb Marinade

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Sauces and Gravies
What happens when Tuscany meets Texas? This marinade is the answer. Mediterranean herbs (rosemary, basil) provide freshness, while BBQ spices add depth. This 'herbal' rub works excellently with roast lamb or grilled chicken, where the scent of herbs released by the heat of the embers permeates the meat.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 8 hrs 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 90 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowl
  • Sealable bag
  • Pestle and mortar (optional)

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix the dry spices in a bowl. It's worth crushing the rosemary a little in a mortar if it's too coarse.

Tip: Crushing the spices helps release the aromatic oils.
2 ✓

Coat the meat thinly with olive oil.

Tip: The oil is a carrier medium: the flavour compounds of the spices dissolve in it, and it aids heat transfer during cooking.
3 ✓

Rub the spice mix into the meat thoroughly.

Tip: Don't just sprinkle, massage it! Physical rubbing helps flavours penetrate between the fibres.
4 ✓

Marinate in the fridge for at least 8 hours. Let rest at room temperature before cooking.

Tip: Herb flavours dissolve slower than salt, hence the longer time needed.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use fresh herbs instead of dried?
Yes, but use triple the amount, and be careful as fresh leaves can burn sooner on the grill.
How much oil is needed?
Enough to make a paste consistency that sticks to the meat.

Ingredients

  • 100 g Coarse salt
  • 80 g Brown sugar
  • 10 g Garlic powder
  • 10 g Onion powder
  • 15 g Smoked paprika
  • 10 g Black pepper
  • 10 g Ground rosemary
  • 10 g Ground basil
  • 10 g Dried oregano
  • 5 g Ground cumin
  • 5 g Dried thyme
  • 50 ml Olive oil