The foundation of Grub Kicker is simplicity and versatility in providing bold and unique flavor profiles. Grub Kicker basics is a platform for anyone to easily create an array of interesting dishes by utilizing basic Grub Pantry ingredients and Grub Kicker Spice Blends to elevate your food experiences.

GRUB KICKER BLACK BEANS

*The basis for developing the original signature Grub Kicker
Appalachian spice blend. 

A simple full-flavored recipe, great complement when utilizing other Grub Kicker spice blends for grilling or roasting meat, seafood, fish, poultry, and vegetables.

  • DRIED BLACK BEANS: 16 oz
  • VEGETABLE STOCK (LOW SODIUM): 6 CUPS
  • TOMATO PASTE: 2 TBS
  • GRUB KICKER APPALACHIAN: 3 TBS

1 - Place beans in thick bottom pot, cover with 6 cups of stock, bring up to a boil then cover and turn down to simmer on low for 45 minutes. Check and stir occasionally for even absorption and cooking. 

 2 - After simmering, turn heat off and fully incorporate the tomato paste and Grub Kicker Appalachian spice blend, cover and rest for 30 minutes.

3  - When ready to complete, re-heat and simmer on low for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Depending on the beans and desired firmness, cook longer and add a little water as necessary. 

GRUB DRIZZLE

A great way to quickly enhance and elevate your food is to simply drizzle with olive oil and liberally sprinkle on your preferred Grub Kicker spice blend and sauté, roast, broil, or grill your vegetables, meat, or fish.

GRUB MARINADE

Simple, universal and flexible marinade for a variety of uses in roasting or grilling meat, fish, or vegetables.  Basic recipe in Tablespoons (TBS) makes enough for up to ~1 lb., can be increased proportionately depending on the quantity of food to be prepared.

  • 1 GRUB KICKER: PREFERRED BLEND
  • 3 OLIVE OIL
  • 2 WATER
  • 1 LOW SODIUM SOY SAUCE

- Blend ingredients in bowl, dish, or small pitcher, submerge or pour over, let marinade for 1-4 hours.

- Roast, sauté, or grill and utilize marinade to baste.

GRUB TIKKA

Simple, universal and flexible marinade for a variety of uses in roasting or grilling meat, fish, or vegetables.  Basic recipe in Tablespoons (TBS) makes enough for up to ~1 lb., can be increased proportionately depending on the quantity of food to be prepared.

  • 1 GRUB KICKER: APPALACHIAN
  • 3 OLIVE OIL
  • 2 WATER
  • 1 LOW SODIUM SOY SAUCE
  • 2 PLAIN GREEK YOGURT

- Blend ingredients in bowl, dish, or small pitcher, submerge or pour over, let marinade for 2-6 hours.

- Grill or roast and utilize marinade to baste.

GRUB BBQ

Simple, universal and flexible marinade for a variety of uses in roasting or grilling meat, fish, or vegetables.  Basic recipe in Tablespoons (TBS) makes enough for up to ~2 lb., can be increased proportionately depending on the quantity of food to be prepared.

(UPDATED)

  • 1 GRUB KICKER
  • 2 OLIVE OIL
  • 2 WATER
  • 4 LOW SODIUM SOY SAUCE
  • 1 CIDER VINEGAR
  • 3 KETCHUP
  • 1 Honey

- Blend ingredients in bowl, dish, or small pitcher, submerge or pour over, let marinade for 2-6 hours.

- Grill or roast and utilize marinade to baste.

GRUB MED MARINADE

Simple, universal and flexible marinade for a variety of uses in roasting or grilling meat, fish, or vegetables.  Basic recipe in Tablespoons (TBS) makes enough for up to 1 lb., can be increased proportionately depending on the quantity of food to be prepared.

  • 1 GRUB KICKER: WILDFLOWER
  • 3 OLIVE OIL
  • 1 WATER
  • 1 LOW SODIUM SOY SAUCE
  • 1 DRY WHITE WINE
  • 1 LEMON JUICE
  • 1 PLAIN GREEK YOGURT
  • 1 DIJON MUSTARD
  • 1 MINCED GARLIC

- Blend ingredients in bowl, dish, or small pitcher, submerge or pour over, let marinade for 1-4 hours.

- Grill or roast and utilize marinade to baste.

GRUB BAJA MARINADE

An expanded version of our universal and flexible Grub Marinade, great for roasting, sauteing, or grilling fish and meat. Basic recipe in Tablespoons (TBS) makes enough for up to 2 lbs., can be increased proportionately depending on the quantity of food to be prepared.

  • 1 GRUB KICKER: BAJA
  • 3 OLIVE OIL
  • 2 WATER
  • 3 LOW SODIUM SOY SAUCE
  • 1 LIME JUICE
  • 2 KETCHUP
  • 1 MINCED GARLIC

- Blend ingredients in bowl, dish, or small pitcher, submerge or pour over, let marinade for 2-6 hours.

- Roast, sauté, or grill and utilize marinade to baste.

GRUB PANTRY

Check out this list of common and readily available ingredients you can use to create unique flavor-forward dishes with a kick.

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