{"id":1904,"date":"2026-07-17T09:57:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T09:57:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1904"},"modified":"2026-07-22T19:02:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T19:02:39","slug":"orchard-smoke-applewood-blend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1904","title":{"rendered":"Orchard Smoke Applewood Blend"},"content":{"rendered":"

Category:<\/strong> Dragon Rubs<\/p>

Orchard Smoke Applewood Blend<\/h2>

Description<\/h2>

Applewood smoke, sage and a touch of brown sugar create a mellow campfire rub for pork, chicken and squash.<\/p>

Why You\u2019ll Love This<\/h2>
  • Smoky, gently sweet and savoury.<\/li>
  • Excellent with pork, chicken and vegetables.<\/li>
  • Builds barbecue flavour without specialist equipment.<\/li><\/ul>

    Prep Time<\/h2>

    10 Minutes<\/p>

    Makes<\/h2>

    1 small jar<\/p>

    Ingredients<\/h2>
    • 2 tbsp smoked paprika<\/li>
    • 1 tbsp light brown sugar<\/li>
    • 2 tsp dried sage<\/li>
    • 2 tsp onion powder<\/li>
    • 1 tsp mustard powder<\/li>
    • 1 tsp black pepper<\/li>
    • 1\u00bd tsp sea salt<\/li><\/ul>

      Method<\/h2>
      1. Rub the sage between your fingers to break it down.<\/li>
      2. Mix with paprika, sugar, onion, mustard, pepper and salt.<\/li>
      3. Whisk until the sugar is evenly distributed.<\/li>
      4. Store in an airtight jar.<\/li><\/ol>

        How to Use<\/h2>

        Use 1\u00bd tbsp per 500g food with a little oil.<\/p>

        Merchant\u2019s Tip<\/h2>

        Allow at least 20 minutes for the rub to settle.<\/p>

        Storage<\/h2>

        Keeps for three months in a cool cupboard.<\/p><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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