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Spicy Chili Rub

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on August 22, 2007

Time

10 minutes

Yield

Makes 1 cup

Spicy Chili Rub

Ingredients

1 tablespoon ground black pepper 1 - 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground oregano 4 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons table salt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon ground white pepper

Before You Begin

For the best flavor, allow ample time for the rub to penetrate. You can adjust the proportions of spices, as you wish.

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients in small bowl.
Spicy Chili Rub

Spicy Chili Rub

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Time

10 minutes

Yield

Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 - 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground oregano
4 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons table salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground white pepper

Ingredients

1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 - 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground oregano
4 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons table salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground white pepper

Ingredients

1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 - 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground oregano
4 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons table salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground white pepper

Why This Recipe Works

We experimented with a broad range of spices and finally settled on a slightly spicy, slightly sweet blend that was balanced and added a good deal of character to barbecued meat.

Before You Begin

For the best flavor, allow ample time for the rub to penetrate. You can adjust the proportions of spices, as you wish.

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients in small bowl.

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