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Beef Spice Rub

Cooks' note:

Spice rub keeps in a sealed container in a cool, dark place 6 months.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    10 min

  • Yield

    Makes about 1/2 cup

Ingredients

3 tablespoons cumin seeds
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
1 1/2 tablespoons paprika (not hot)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 (2-inch) piece cinnamon stick
2 teaspoons whole allspice
1 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
Equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder

Preparation

  1. Toast cumin in a dry small heavy skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet frequently, until fragrant and a shade darker, about 2 minutes. Cool, then finely grind with remaining ingredients in grinder.

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