I encourage rolling up your sleeves and using your hands to mix these spices—it helps to capture a feeling of nostalgia for cooking.
Recipe information
Yield
Yields 2 1/2 cups
Ingredients
1
/3 cup finely ground dark roast coffee
1
/3 cup dark chili powder
1
/3 cup smoked paprika
1
/2 cup kosher salt
2
/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
3
tablespoons sugar
2
tablespoons granulated garlic
1
tablespoon ground cumin
1
teaspoon cayenne pepper
Need to make a substitution?
Preparation
Step 1
Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl, using your hands to break up any clumps.
Step 2
Do not refrigerate. Store in an airtight container, in a cool, dry place, such as your cupboard.
Published with permission from Smoke: New Firewood Cooking by Tim Byres. Copyright © 2013 Tim Byres; photography copyright © 2013 Jody Horton. Published by Rizzoli International Publications, Inc.