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Hickory Barbecue Spice Mix

Course Seasoning
Cuisine American
Keyword barbecue spice mix, chili powder rub, hickory salt seasoning, homemade bbq seasoning
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 40 servings
A smoky chili, onion and cumin spice mix with hickory salt. Sprinkle it on chicken, pork, beef or potatoes, or rub it on with a little oil.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup chili powder
  • ¼ cup hickory flavored salt
  • 3 tablespoons onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest

Directions

  • Put all the ingredients in a zip-top bag, close it, and shake until the color is uniform.
  • Pour into a clean spice jar or small bottle with a tight-fitting lid.
  • To use, sprinkle over chicken, pork, beef, or potatoes right before cooking, or rub it on with a little oil. For larger cuts, season about 30 minutes ahead.
  • Keep airtight in a cool, dry cupboard away from heat and sunlight; use within 6 months.

Notes

Use garlic powder and dried lemon zest; fresh zest would add moisture to a stored dry mix.

Nutrition

Serving: 5g | Calories: 10kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 755mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 582IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.6mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 40 servings; garlic counted as garlic powder (dry blend), ½ teaspoon dry mustard counted as ground mustard seed. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.