TV Morning Show 8/31/07

Labor Day Grilling

Four Alarm Rub

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 Tbls. salt

2 Tbls. paprika

1 Tbls. ground black pepper

1 Tbls. ground chipotle' pepper

1 Tbls. chili powder

1 Tbls. garlic powder

1 Tbls. onion powder

1 tbls. ground cinnamon

1 Tbls. ground cumin

1 Tbls. cajun seasoning

Combine all of the ingredients in a fine mesh strainer.  Work all of the spices and sugar through the strainer.  Stir to  mix all the ingredients completely.  Use as a rub for beef, pork or chicken.

Sweet Onion Steak Sauce

1 cup Spanish onion, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

Juice of 1 lemon

2 Tbls. soy sauce

2 Tbls. Worcestershire sauce

2 Tbls. cider vinegar

2 Tbls. salad mustard

1 cup ketchup

2 Tbls. brown sugar

In a 4qt. sauce pan add the first 6 ingredients on medium heat.  Cook for 5 minutes.  Add the remaining ingredients and cook for another 5 minutes, stir sauce every minute or so to keep from burning.  Cool and use as a dipping sauce.