Toscana Fire Italian BBQ Rub with Fennel

Imagine: 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.

Double fennel seed — roasted for depth, ground for even distribution — is the heart of this rub. Smoked paprika adds color and smoky flavor. Allspice and cayenne provide the "fire." A rub that works equally well on chicken, lamb, pork, and vegetables.

🌿 Freshly mixed in small batches
⚖️ 100g per bag — enough for ±2.5 kg of meat
🍖 Perfect for chicken, lamb, and pork
⚠️ Allergens: None

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What makes Toscana Fire special?

Inspired by Tuscan cuisine — where fennel seed, olive oil, and simplicity are central. The double fennel seed is what sets this rub apart: roasted for a nutty depth, ground for a uniform flavor in every bite. Smoked paprika (pimentón ahumado) provides a deep smoky flavor without wood smoke. Allspice adds complexity. Cayenne provides the finishing touch.

Dosage

• Skinless chicken thighs: 60g per 1.5 kg meat
• Lamb (chops): rub generously, rest for 1 hour
• Pork (tenderloin/chops): 55g per 1.2 kg meat
• Vegetables: sprinkle lightly with olive oil as a binding layer

How to use Toscana Fire?

Pat the meat dry, apply a thin layer of olive oil as a binding agent, and rub in the seasoning generously. Rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours — the fennel seed needs time. Grill over indirect heat at 170–185°C. Core temperature 74°C for chicken, 63°C for pork, 60°C for medium-rare lamb. Squeeze a lemon wedge over the meat immediately after grilling.

→ View the complete Toscana Fire Chicken Recipe
→ View the Toscana Fire Pork Recipe
→ More about fennel seed in our product knowledge
→ All about Toscana Fire Rub — flavor profile, recipes & tips

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