Barbecue Recipes

Carolina BBQ Rub

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons ground cumin

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1/4 cup paprika

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well; use as a dry rub on beef, chicken, lamb or pork.

Cajun Blackening Spices

5 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon ground dried oregano

1 teaspoon ground dried thyme

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon finely ground white pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Mix together and store in an air−tight container.

Chili Paste

1 Lemon (and zest)

1 Lime (and zest)

1 orange (and zest)

1/2 green chili, or more to taste (chopped with or without seeds)

5 garlic cloves (finely crushed)

3 tablespoons mild chili powder

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Mix 1/2 teaspoon of each fruit zest and all the juices with other ingredients. Add more spices if desired. Let stand at least 30 minutes before using (should thicken).