Try all five of the Hook and Rub delicious Bahamas Blends.
Hook & Rub was created after our good friends brought us a gift from Maine, a beautifully crafted wooden box that contained six spice rubs and three condiments from a local company called Vervacious. It was the perfect gift for us as we are known as the couple who loves to host parties revolving around freshly made recipes. After a few days of oohhing and aahhing over the gift with friends, Doug turned to me and said “we can do this” and tailor it to our life and love of food. Read More -
About the Rubs:
Abacos Taco Rub
Catching mahi mahi in the deep blue waters of the Atlantic, with the Hope Town Lighthouse on the horizon, is a must-do adventure when exploring the Abacos. Fragrant and peppery, our Taco Rub is an unequaled complement to mahi mahi’s mild, sweet flavor. Spread the Abacos love and use our blend with chicken or beef, and try it on our favorite vegetable base, cauliflower.
Ingredients: Ancho chile powder*, ground cumin*, sweet paprika, lime peel, Himalayan pink salt, granulated onion*, granulated garlic*, black pepper*, ground coriander*, Mexican oregano*, and habanero Chile powder. *organic
Bimini Chimichurri Rub
One of the fastest fish in the ocean, wahoo thrive just outside the beautiful turquoise waters of Bimini. The flavor of this firm, mild fish is highlighted perfectly with the unique combination of smoky, sweet, and savory herbs in our Chimichurri Rub. This blend is also superb on steak and adds unexpected flavor to couscous drizzled with red wine vinegar.
Ingredients: light brown sugar, Himalayan pink salt, ground white pepper, La Vera smoked sweet paprika, cilantro, basil*, parsley*, savory*, granulated garlic*, lemon peel, Ancho Chile powder*, and spearmint*. *organic
Exumas Caribbean Rub
Known for its crystal-clear waters and bountiful reefs, one of the most exquisite locations on earth is the Exumas. Whether caught or speared, fresh fish dusted with our Caribbean Rub embodies the essence of Bahamian cooking. Full of citrus and Bahamian herbs, spiced to perfection with ginger, habanero pepper, cinnamon and allspice, our rub is also sensational on a feast of sautéed shrimp.
Ingredients: light brown sugar, ground ginger*, Himalayan pink salt, lemon peel, ground white pepper, orange peel, habanero chile powder, lime peel, ground coriander*, thyme leaf*, Vietnamese cinnamon*, and ground Mexican allspice. *organic
Harbour Island Teriyaki Rub
Birds diving and tuna busting all within view of pink sand beaches make fishing in Harbour Island unforgettably magical. Landing a tuna rewards you with one of the best tasting fish on the planet. The pineapple base of our Teriyaki Rub, with its subtle layers of spice, pair phenomenally with this delicate yet meaty fish. Chicken and grilled vegetables pop with the addition of the sweet and spicy elements of our blend.
Ingredients: pineapple juice powder, light brown sugar, organic ground ginger, fine sea salt, organic Ancho chile powder, organic black pepper, hot mustard powder, ground Mexican allspice
Walkers Cay Souse Rub
The northern-most Bahamian Island, Walkers Cay, has some of the most prolific reefs in the Caribbean and is a coveted spot for hogfish. Their light, flaky fillets make hogfish a favorite among fishermen and is delectable when paired with our Souse Rub, a classic Bahamian combination of lime, onion, allspice, and ‘plenty pepper’. Pork tenderloin turns into a truly Bahamian-inspired meal when our Souse Rub in generously used.
Ingredients: Himalayan pink salt, lime peel, ground allspice*, ground bay leaves, granulated onion, lemon peel, granulated garlic, ground white pepper, black pepper*, ground celery powder, and habanero Chile powder. *organic