Paprika-Ancho Rub
Inspired by: Food & Wine's Paprika-Ancho Spice Rub. Use this rub for pork, such as for Smoked Pulled Pork, or for smoked/grilled chicken, such as our Grilled Paprika-Ancho Chicken Drumsticks.
Yield: about 2 cups
Ingredients
2/3 cup packed brown sugar (dark or light)
3/8 cup sweet paprika*
1/8 cup smoked paprika*
1 tablespoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons ancho chile powder
2 tablespoons dried oregano (Mexican oregano preferred)
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Transfer to an air-tight container and store for up to 2 months.
Notes
*If you don't have smoked paprika on hand, or don't like the flavor, omit the smoked paprika and use a total of 1/2 cup of sweet paprika instead.