Best Of The Best Southern Dry Rub For Bbq - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup cumin seed
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup sweet paprika
1/4 cup chili powder
2 tablespoons ground red pepper
1 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 cup salt
1/4 cup cracked peppercorn

Preparation

Spread cumin seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat and toast, shaking pan often to prevent burning until fragrant, 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat, let cool to room temperature, and grind to a fine powder in a spice grinder, coffee grinder, blender, or mortar & pestle.
Transfer to small bowl and add the rest of the ingredients.
Stir together well. This rub will stay potent, covered and kept in a cool dry place for up to 6 weeks.