Smoking Rub
Ingredients
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Procedure
1. Grind the oregano with a mortar and pestle
2. Combine all ingredients and blend until homogenous
3. Store in an air-tight jar or zip-top bag
Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
1 tbsp Chili Powder
¼ tsp Garlic Powder
¼ tsp Onion Powder
¼ tsp Cayenne
¼ tsp Dried Oregano
½ tsp Paprika
2 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp Kosher Salt
Procedure
1. Grind each ingredient separately with a mortar and pestle.
2. Combine and store in a jar or zip-top bag.
Note: Add ½ tsp corn starch when seasoning ground beef to create a thicker sauce.
Savory Spice Blend
Ingredients
1 1/2 tsp dried Oregano Leaves
1 tsp ground Cinnamon
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp ground Ginger
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Procedure
1. Combine all ingredients and grind thoroughly with a mortar & pestle
2. Store in a tightly sealed jar