I am excited to tell you about Char Crust Dry-Rub Seasoning.    Normally, I just season with a little salt, pepper and garlic.  You might describe my cooking skills a bit boring!    Well, not anymore!  I found an easy way to incorporate lots of flavor with very little effort.

Let me introduce you to Char Crust.  Char Crust is a dry-rub seasoning that takes your chicken, fish, beef, pork or vegetables to a new level.

We tried out the Amazin’ Cajun on our chicken tonight.  I know I was suppose to rub the chicken with the seasoning but I don’t like touching chicken…(call me a little crazy).   I put our chicken breasts into a gallon zip-lock and did a little shaking with the seasonings.  Scott added it to the grill and he took over the cooking.

We added the Roasted Garlic Peppercorn spice to diced potatoes, sealed them up in some foil and steamed them on the grill with the chicken.

Look at our dinner!!!  Scrumptious!

It was flavorful and very moist.   We tried the Amazin’ Cajun because we knew the kids might  not like the spicy flavor and we loved it.  I now can’t wait to try the Ginger Teryiaki and All American Barbeque.  I know the kids will love both of those!

Here is a brief description of the flavors I received.

• Roasted Garlic Peppercorn features the robust flavor of roasted garlic and onions with the zing of peppercorns and a hint of Worcestershire and lavender. Its versatility has made it a best seller. It complements steaks, lamb, seafood, pork, poultry, and potatoes.

• Ginger Teriyaki is a balance of sweet teriyaki, fragrant ginger, plus a tingly touch of wasabi that lends a new dimension and creates a modern teriyaki interpretation. It complements chicken, fish, and steak.

• Amazin’ Cajun is a spicy-sweet blend of piquant cayenne pepper, onion, garlic, oregano and a mélange of other Mardi Gras flavors. It brings the sublime heat of New Orleans to catfish, chicken, shrimp, and even “dirty” rice.

• All American Barbecue takes the best flavors of American barbecue and blends them into a tangy-sweet, slightly spicy rub. It has rich molasses from Memphis, tangy tomato from Kansas City, mustard, pepper and vinegar from the Carolinas, plus a wisp of smoke from Texas.   ~ credit Char Crust

As I was doing my research on the company, I was amazed they make ALL of their dry rubs in small batches using on the best herbs and spices.  They were created in 1957 at their family’s legendary Chicago steakhouse.  Each box is reasonably priced at just $5.49/box and will make several meals, depending on the quantity being made.

I know a few of my readers will love to know that Char Crust® dry rub is one of very few certified kosher rubs on the market.

Here is another delicious recipe using the Char Crust seasonings.

Pan-Seared Tilapia

Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: about 20 minutes

Ingredients:
Tilapia fillets — about 6 oz per person
Char Crust® Amazin’ Cajun — about 1/2 Tbsp per fillet
A little oil, canola is good
A little butter (optional), at room temperature

Heat a cast iron pan on the stove until very hot. Season one side of the fish with Char Crust® Amazin’ Cajun Dry Rub Seasoning, generously covering the surface. Drizzle a little oil all over the seasonings, using your fingers to rub in and distribute evenly. Seasonings will look moist and darken a bit. Place the fish, seasoned side down, into the pan. It should sizzle immediately, and you may get some smoke. Cook a few minutes until just cooked through. Transfer to plate with seasoned side up and place pat of butter on top.

Option: We actually prefer this recipe with catfish, but tilapia seems to have more fans.

How would you like to win a set of 4 Char Crust Dry-Seasoning Rubs?  I have a set for one of my readers!

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Disclosure: I was sent the Char Crust products shown in the group photo. I was not compensated or paid to write a favorable review. This is my personal opinion of the Char Crust products I received.