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
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.
