spice essentials: chicken & ribs rub

Name: Spice Essentials: Chicken & Ribs Rub
Prep time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 2 tablespoon(s) coconut sugar, dark brown; 2 tablespoon(s) paprika, sweet variety; 1 tablespoon(s) garlic powder (not garlic salt); 2 teaspoon(s) white pepper, freshly ground; 2 teaspoon(s) coarse salt, kosher variety; 2 teaspoon(s) dry mustard, i prefer coleman’s; 2 teaspoon(s) chili powder hot or mild; 2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1 tablespoon(s) cacao powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne powder

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Nov 14, 2017

This is a great rub with yummy flavor notes that are smoky, with a bit of heat and a hint of sweet. It is perfect for a nice grilled rack of ribs, or chicken. This is not a recipe I would use for smoking meats... I have another recipe for that; however, for grilling and/or oven baking, this is my go-to rub. So yummy. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen

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prep time 10 Min

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method No-Cook or Other

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Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
2 tablespoons coconut sugar, dark brown
2 tablespoons paprika, sweet variety
1 tablespoon garlic powder (not garlic salt)
2 teaspoons white pepper, freshly ground
2 teaspoons coarse salt, kosher variety
2 teaspoons dry mustard, i prefer coleman’s
2 teaspoons chili powder hot or mild
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon cacao powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder

How To Make spice essentials: chicken & ribs rub

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
Step 3

Add all the ingredients to a small bowl, and mix until thoroughly combined.
Step 4

Add to a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid, and store in a cool dry place until ready to use.
Step 5

Chef’s Note: As you can see from the previous step’s image, I am using an empty spice bottle with a shaker top. I find these ideal for storing my homemade spices; especially things like rubs… Just pop the top and shake away.
Step 6

Chef’s Note: If the spice is kept out of the light, and stored in a cool/dry space, it should last 4 – 6 months, or longer.
Step 7

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 8

If you are using on ribs, then hand rub it into the ribs, cover with cling foil, and place in the fridge overnight… Then, cook on the grill, or in the oven, according to your favorite recipe.
Step 9

If you are using it on chicken, place about two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, and lime juice in a bowl, or Ziploc bag, along with 3 tablespoons of the spice mixture. Add the chicken, thoroughly coat, then cover and place in the fridge for 2 – 3 hours, or overnight, before cooking on the grill, or in the oven. Enjoy.
Step 10

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