All-Purpose Spice Rub - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup coarse salt
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup paprika
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients, using your hands to break up the sugar. Store in an airtight container, away from light and heat, up to 6 months.
Makes up to 1 1/4 cups (enough to season 5-10 pounds of meat, poultry, or seafood!).
VARIETIES:
Southwestern rub:replace some of the paprika with cumin, coriander, and chili powder.
Indian Rub:Replace the oregano and thyme with tumeric, curry powder, ground ginger and cardamom.
Mediterranean Rub:Replace some or all of the oregano and or thyme with dried tarragon, marjoram, rosemary, dill or basil. Omit the cayenne pepper.