Five Pepper Cacao Rub is the key ingredient to mouthwatering barbecue ribs and the perfect steak tacos. The cacao doesn’t yield an obvious chocolate flavor, but instead brings depth, complexity and a subtle earthiness to the blend. The richness of the cacao is balanced by five types of ground chile peppers, ranging from sweet and fruity to sharp and smoky. This versatile spice blend is moderately spicy and can be used to add bold flavor to pork, beef, lamb, chicken and even fish.
How To Use
- Replace your chili powder with this blend to create a hearty and flavorful bowl of beef chili.
- Combine the spice blend with salt and rub on flank steak or top sirloin for steak tacos.
- Rub pork shoulder with this blend to level up your favorite pulled pork recipe.
- Brush your salmon with a bit of oil and this cacao rub before grilling.
Tips & Tricks- Don't forget the salt! This spice blend does not contain salt. Make sure to generously salt your meat when using this spice blend as a rub.
- Add a bit of brown sugar. Adding a bit of brown sugar to this spice blend will give you a sweet and salty rub and beautifully caramelized crust. We especially recommend a bit of brown sugar for pork and salmon!
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Spice Blend Collaboration
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This project is a collection of blends formulated by creators from our community.
The collection reflects the boundless creativity, knowledge, and passion of these creators.
We hope you will support their innovative endeavors.
INGREDIENTS
Cacao powder, ancho chile, smoked paprika, guajillo chile, chipotle chile, garlic, coriander, cayenne, cumin, onion
TASTING NOTES
Warm, smoky, moderately spicy
AROMA
Deeply savory, earthy and smoky with subtle hints of chocolate
CHARACTERISTICS
The blend is finely ground with a deep brown color and flecks of red
PAIRINGS
This is a salt-free rub so make sure to add salt to taste. Pair with brown sugar for a touch of sweetness
USAGE
Use to add bold flavor to beef, pork and poultry
