Toscana Fire Rub — All You Need to Know

Chicken thighs with a golden-brown bark that smells of roasted fennel, smoked paprika, and a hint of cayenne. Warm, aromatic, and unmistakably Italian. That's Toscana Fire — inspired by Tuscan cuisine, where fennel seeds, olive oil, and simplicity are key.

Flavor Profile

  • Base: Double fennel seeds (roasted + ground), smoked paprika
  • Character: Warm, aromatic, Italian-Tuscan
  • Heat: ★★☆☆☆ — light kick from cayenne, otherwise mild and aromatic
  • Allergens: None — free from all 14 EU allergens

What to use Toscana Fire for?

The double fennel seed is what sets this rub apart: roasted for a nutty depth, ground for even flavor in every bite. Smoked paprika adds color and smoky flavor. Allspice adds complexity. Cayenne provides the finishing touch.

  • 🍗 Chicken — thighs, wings, or a whole chicken on the rotisserie
  • 🐑 Lamb — chops or lamb shoulder, rub generously
  • 🐷 Pork — tenderloin, chops, or pork neck
  • 🥦 Vegetables — zucchini, fennel, bell peppers with a thin layer of olive oil

🔥 Ready to get started? Freshly mixed after your order — not off the shelf.

→ Order Toscana Fire Rub — €9.95   → 3-Evening Pack — 3 rubs of your choice


Recipes with Toscana Fire Rub

Dosage

  • Skinless chicken thighs: 60g per 1.5 kg meat, rest for at least 2 hours
  • Lamb (chops): rub generously, rest for at least 1 hour
  • Pork: 55–65g per 1.5 kg meat
  • Vegetables: sprinkle lightly with olive oil as a binder

Order Toscana Fire Rub

100g per bag — enough for ±2.5 kg of meat. Freshly mixed in small batches. Free shipping in the Netherlands.

Order Toscana Fire Rub — €9.95 | Starter Pack — 3 rubs for €26.95

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