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Mexican Adobo Rub Mix

Course Seasoning
Cuisine American
Keyword adobo rub, chili cumin rub, homemade meat rub, mexican rub recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 3 tablespoons
A small-batch rub of chili powder, cumin, Mexican oregano, garlic, onion and a little cocoa. Rub it on meat or vegetables before cooking.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa

Directions

  • Put all seven ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Stir until well combined.
  • Pour into a zip-top bag, vacuum-seal bag, jar, or spice container with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Label it and keep in a cool, dry place.

Notes

Start with 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons per pound of meat or vegetables (so one batch covers about 2 pounds). Airtight, cool, dark, dry; best within 6 to 12 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 7g | Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.3g | Protein: 0.9g | Fat: 0.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1.3mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 3 tablespoons; dried Mexican oregano counted as dried oregano. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.