Ingredients
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- 4-8 tablespoons cayenne pepper powder, depending on heat (see notes)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon celery salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chipotle powder
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Break up any clumps in the brown sugar before mixing.
- Whisk together until fully combined. Taste the dry blend and adjust cayenne or chipotle to your preference.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one month.
Notes
Adjust the heat level using the guide below. Adding more chile powder dilutes the salt ratio, so taste and adjust the kosher salt if you significantly increase the heat.
- MILD – 4 tablespoons cayenne, 1 1/2 tablespoons chipotle
- MEDIUM – 5 tablespoons cayenne, 1 1/2 tablespoons chipotle
- HOT – 6 tablespoons cayenne, 2 tablespoons chipotle
- EXTRA HOT – 8 tablespoons cayenne, 2 tablespoons chipotle
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Rubs & Seasonings
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 4.3 g
- Sodium: 172.5 mg
- Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.7 g
- Protein: 0.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
