Marinades or "BBQ Rubs" are spices that are used for flavoring meat. Usually one marinates meat before grilling it, but meat that is fried, baked, or steamed also tastes good marinated. The Ankerkraut meat marinades are made with oil (we like to use olive oil), water, red wine or beer. If you like exotic food, experiment with using honey, lemon juice or jam. Anything goes, as long as it tastes good! Complete your spice blend, then rub onto meat. Do not worry, the flavors of beef, pork, poultry and exotic meats (try wild game sometime) can all be refined using Ankerkraut BBQ Rubs. It is best to let the meat marinate overnight in the refrigerator, but if you are in a pinch the meat should marinate for at least 30 minutes. Even vegetarians can use our Rubs with vegetables or cheese for the grill. Particularly tasty recommendations include zucchini, peppers, eggplant, feta or halloumi cheeses.