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Cocoa Rub

Ingredients

sea salt: 1/4 cup
unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted): 2 tsp
granulated sugar: 1 Tbl
dark brown sugar (packed): 2 Tbl
garlic powder: 3 Tbl
onion powder: 1 Tbl
ground cumin: 3 Tbl
chili powder: 2 Tbl
black pepper: 2 Tbl

Cocoa Rub

Credit: AllRecipes

User rating:

"This spicy, chocolate rub is excellent for chicken, steaks, thick chops and spare ribs. You can also add it to chili and hearty, thick soups."

  • Prep Time
    5 min
  • Cook Time
    min
  • Servings
    16 serving(s)

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Method

Directions

  1. Stir the salt, cocoa powder, white sugar, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined. Store in an airtight container.
  2. To use, rub 2 to 3 teaspoons of the spice mixture onto a serving of meat, and let stand at least 10 minutes before cooking.

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