Mexican Dry Rub
This South-of-the-Border flavored dry rub complements chops, steaks, tenderloins, or roasts. Add a little to butter and use the mixture to rub on corn on the cob and grill alongside chops or steaks.
Recipe Ingredients:
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cooking Directions:
- In a small bowl, stir together the spices. Rub spice mixture evenly over meat, coating the entire surface. Cook meat as desired, or cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes to several hours to boost flavors.
Makes 2 tablespoons; 2 (1 tablespoon) servings.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/2 of recipe): Calories: 27 calories; Protein: 1 grams; Fat: 1 grams; Sodium: 326 milligrams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Saturated Fat: 0 grams; Carbohydrates: 5 grams; Fiber: 2 grams.
Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Pork, Be Inspired®.