- Prep Time:20
- Cook Time:5 minutes
- Serves:10
This Ancho Cumin Blackening Spice blend will add zest to a variety of foods. Whenever you want to add an extra kick, you can reach for this special seasoning mixture.
Part of our Holiday Gifts for Food Lovers series.
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Why try? An Ancho Cumin Blackening Spice would be a great gift for friends, family and co-workers this holiday. It is economical and adds great flavor to any dish.
Foodie Byte: The rub can be used to season steak, chicken or a fatty fish such as salmon and mackerel.
Ingredients
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15 medium ancho chilies
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9 tablespoons ground cumin
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9 tablespoons ground coriander
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6 tablespoons ground black pepper
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6 tablespoons dried thyme leaves
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6 tablespoons dried Mexican oregano
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1½ cup Kosher salt
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6 tablespoons dry mustard
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3 tablespoons onion powder
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3 tablespoons garlic powder
Preparation
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1
Preheat oven to 300ºF.
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2
Remove the stems and seeds from the ancho chilies.
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3
Bake the ancho chilies in the oven 5 minutes at 300°F.
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4
In a spice grinder, combine the Mexican oregano, dried thyme and ancho chilies and grind until fine. Empty into a clean bowl with the remaining spices.
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5
Package as desired.
Additional Info
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