Decadent Cocoa Chili Rub
Enhance your dishes with this decadent cocoa chili rub. Perfect for pork chops, tenderloin, or chicken thighs, this rich and flavorful blend of spices adds a touch of elegance to your meals. Be adventurous and try it on beef as well!
Ingredients
For the Cocoa Chili Rub | |
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| 3 | tablespoons brown sugar |
| 1-2 | tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder |
| 1 | tablespoon chili powder |
| 1 | teaspoon garlic powder |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon onion powder |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon cinnamon, Saigon |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon salt |
| 1 | pinch cayenne pepper (optional) |
Instructions
For Applying the Rub | |
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| 1. | Combine all ingredients in a covered jar or ziploc bag, then shake vigorously to blend evenly. |
| 2. | Generously rub the mixture onto your pork chops, pork tenderloin, or chicken legs/thighs. |
| 3. | Note: While this rub is primarily suited for pork and chicken, it can also be used with beef for those feeling daring. |
| 4. | This recipe yields enough rub for seasoning two small whole pork tenderloins or 6-8 chops. |
| 5. | Massage the blended spices onto your meat, allowing a minimum of two hours for marination before grilling or broiling. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 25.3 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g |
| Sugar | 5.2 g |
Published on Aug 07, 2024 by Luminița