Cloves can easily overpower a dish, in particular when ground, so use sparingly. Whole cloves are often used to “stud” hams and pork, pushing the tapered end into the meat like a nail. Cloves can be used to enhance the flavor of venison, wild boar and rabbit. In North Africa and the Middle East they are generally used for meat dishes, though rice is often aromatized with a few cloves.
BBQ Rubs
