Mexican Chili-Lime Rub
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Mexican Chili-Lime Rub

Smoky, tangy, a little heat, built for pork and corn. Pairs with Salsa Macha. Best on pork, beef, and grilled corn.

Serves 1
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Ingredients

1servings
  • 2 tbspancho or chili powder
  • 1 tbspkosher salt
  • 1 tbspsmoked paprika
  • 1 tspchipotle powder
  • 1 tspground cumin
  • 1 tspgarlic powder
  • 1 tspdried lime powder
  • 1 tspbrown sugar

Method

  1. 1.Mix the rub

    The dried lime is the trick: zest a lime, dry the zest low in the oven or on a warm windowsill, then crumble it into the mix.

  2. 2.Apply and cook

    Excellent on grilled corn brushed with butter, or as a savory crust on pork tenderloin.

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