Beef Spice Rub

Name: Beef Spice Rub
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Makes about 1/2 cup
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cumin seeds; 2 tablespoons black peppercorns; 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika (not hot); 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 (2-inch) piece cinnamon stick; 2 teaspoons whole allspice; 1 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes; Equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder

By Paul Grimes

May 21, 2009

Cooks' note:

Spice rub keeps in a sealed container in a cool, dark place 6 months.

Recipe information

Total Time
10 min
Yield
Makes about 1/2 cup

Ingredients

3 tablespoons cumin seeds

2 tablespoons black peppercorns

1 1/2 tablespoons paprika (not hot)

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1 (2-inch) piece cinnamon stick

2 teaspoons whole allspice

1 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes

Equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder

Preparation

Toast cumin in a dry small heavy skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet frequently, until fragrant and a shade darker, about 2 minutes. Cool, then finely grind with remaining ingredients in grinder.