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southwestern rub mix

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Private Recipe by
Annacia *
Moose Jaw, SK

Dry rubs are spice blends that are rubbed into meats to give them a fuller flavor for roasting, grilling and barbecuing. This recipe is a basic blend with a taste of the American Southwest. Feel free to vary the ingredients and amounts to your liking.

yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For southwestern rub mix

  • 2
    dried ancho chiles
  • 1/2 c
    sweet or smoked paprika
  • 1/4 c
    brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    granulated garlic
  • 2 Tbsp
    ground coriander
  • 1 Tbsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp
    kosher salt
  • 2 tsp
    pepper, which ever kind you want
  • 1 tsp
    cayenne pepper

How To Make southwestern rub mix

  • 1
    Using tongs, lightly toast the ancho chilies over a stove top flame, flipping back and forth until they are softened. Take care not to char them. Remove and discard the stems and seeds from each pepper, and grind the peppers to a powder in a coffee or spice grinder.
  • 2
    Combine the ancho pepper powder with the remaining ingredients and store in a well-sealed container in a cool, dark place or in the freezer.
  • 3
    To Use: Rub the spice blend into meat, poultry or seafood. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a couple hours to overnight for meats and poultry, or for 30 minutes to an hour for seafood, before roasting, grilling or barbecuing.
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