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Shake out a bit of Pork Rub for ribs, pork loin, or chops. Perhaps javelina? This rich, tasty protein deserves its own unique blend of spices. This recipe boasts fourteen different spices including Ancho Chili, Chipotle Chili, Smoked Paprika and just a pinch of Raw Brown Sugar. It sounds exotic and suggests a complex blend much like the complicated history of the fort for which it was named. The Fort Lancaster Pork Rub seasoning can be sprinkled or used as a rub following Chef Jim’s recipe. See More in Recipes. Spread out over a desert landscape Fort Lancaster guarded the sweeping plains overlooking mesas and the Pecos River Valley. It was once a thriving Army Fort of 30 permanent structures including a laundry, a sutler’s store, a bakery, a blacksmith’s shop and dormitories for the troops stationed there. It was established in 1855 to provide a safe harbor for the pioneers, wagon trains and the mail carriers on the San Antonio-El Paso Road. Migrants moving toward California through Texas found respite here from the harsh, long dusty journey.
Huntin’ is one of the five seasons in Texas! It deserves its own seasoning. So, we have created a venison rub to accent the popular wild game of the Hill Country. The Hill Country of Texas is famous for its white tail and axis deer population. Hunters come from all over the nation to experience the abundance of game in this region. Venison is served almost as often as Angus beef and it still out distances any other wild game as a choice for grilling. In the heart of the Hill Country, in the quaint village of Fredericksburg, sits the abandoned Fort Martin Scott and the Texas Ranger Museum. The history of the region reminds us that before there was cattle, the Comanche Indians, soldiers and their families, pioneers, settlers and German immigrants depended on the natural wild game of the region.
As any ‘smoker’ of brisket realizes the way to prepare this cut of beef is low and slow. In the past, many a cut of beef from the longhorn herd or the hearty bison of the region has been tenderized by seasonings and applied heat at just the right temperature and timing. Even the toughest piece of meat can be made delicious. This boneless cut of meat comes from one of the least tender parts of the steer, the breast, where the muscles come together to provide power for the legs of this sturdy beast and support a large portion of the weight. It's one of the least tender cuts of beef, but braised, smoked, or slowly roasted, it's rendered soft and satisfying with incredible flavor. Add the flavor of the Fort Griffin Brisket Rub from Ghost Town Products, and the result is a tasty, melt-in-your-mouth, delicacy. We have named this brisket rub in honor of the Texas historical herd that grazes the plains surrounding Fort Griffin and the historical significance of the Fort and its long history of providing shelter for tough pioneers who traveled along the trail or who settled this area, warring Comanches and military skirmishes between the Northern and Southern Armies and battles between outlaws and the sheriffs and marshals of the Earp family and their friend and ally Doc Holiday.
* Select a rib eye steak from your favorite butcher. * Spray all surfaces with olive oil. Rub back, top and sides with the oil and sprinkle with Phantom Hill Steak Rub. * Tap the seasoning gently into the meat with a rubber mallet and wrap it in foil. Place it in the refrigerator for 2-24 hours. * Remove from the refrigerator and let stand for about 30 minutes. * Set on a very hot grill, sear on each side for 5-10 minutes. * Remove and serve with your favorite side dish. We like to serve Jim’s famous German Potato Salad. We like to pair this meal with a bold, Texas Tempranillo. By Mary Thompson www.twisted-lizard-mercantile.com info@twisted-lizard-mercantile.com
This is our Signature Steak Rub, like the fort of Phantom Hill, it signifies a versatile background. The combination of spices in this steak rub enhance any cut of beef on the grill or table. Its secret to success lies in the variety of spices blended into the mix. These spices include coriander, cumin, minced garlic, minced onion, paprika, ground ancho chilis, red pepper flakes, thyme, and a secret spice or two. Every seasoning must have a little mystery! Phantom Hill, Texas is located at the Clear Fork of the Brazos River. It served many uses for the US Army and the Confederate Army and migrants traveling across the Southwest. It’s universal service to many different people who found work, comfort, and respite from the hard life of the West makes it the namesake for one of our most versatile spices. Chef Jim carefully measures each spice to ensure the consistency of the blend. Preparing the seasoning in small batches ensures the freshness and knowledge that this seasoning will taste the same tomorrow as it does today. Order from us today for your next BBQ!
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