Cajun Spice Mix - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon hot pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Makes 1/3 cup.
***Tip --- for every 4 servings (1 lb boneless or 2 lb bone in) meat, poultry or fish, mix 2 tablespoons Cajun spice mix; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; and 1 clove minced garlic. Rub over meat and let stand for 10 minutes. (Make rub ahead: cover and refrigerate for up to 24hrs).