Black Powder Rub Recipe

• Total: 5 min
• Active: 5 min
• Level: Easy
• Yield: 3/4 cup
• Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (Serving Size: 1 of 2 servings)
  Calories: 189
  Total Fat: 11 g
  Saturated Fat: 2 g
  Carbohydrates: 20 g
  Dietary Fiber: 5 g
  Sugar: 9 g
  Protein: 5 g
  Cholesterol: 0 mg
  Sodium: 99 mg

• 1/4 cup black sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon dehydrated onion

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1. Toast the sesame seeds, peppercorns, poppy seeds, and mustard seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until they become aromatic, about 1 to 2 minutes. Move the mixture to a food processor, blender, or spice grinder and process until roughly chopped. Incorporate the salt, brown sugar, granulated garlic, and dehydrated onion, then continue pulsing until everything is well ground into a fine texture. This flavorful blend works exceptionally well on beef cuts.

Discover this black powder rub from chef Jeff Mauroa lightning-fast spice mix that transforms everyday meats into showstoppers. Ready in under 5 minutes with basic pantry ingredients, it packs a nutty, peppery punch from toasted seeds, balanced by sweet dark brown sugar and savory garlic-onion notes. Perfect for grilling ribeyes or roasting tenderloin!

Fire up a dry skillet to toast the black sesame seeds, peppercorns, poppy seeds, and mustard seeds until irresistibly fragrant (just 1-2 minutes). This unlocks their bold oils for maximum flavor. Grind coarsely in a food processor or spice grinder for texture that clings beautifully to meat. Mix in kosher salt, dark brown sugar, granulated garlic, and dehydrated onion, pulsing to a fine blend. The salt pulls moisture for perfect adhesion, while sugar caramelizes into a crave-worthy crust.

Jeff Mauro's pro tip: Slather generously on beef tenderloin, chill overnight for deep infusion, then reverse-sear low and slow before a sizzling finish. Pair with blue cheese butter or horseradish cheddar for steakhouse magic. Store extras airtight for monthsshake before use. Beyond beef, it's magic on pork ribs or roasted veggies. Whip it up for effortless weeknight wins or feast-worthy holiday roasts. Low-cal with healthy seed fats and fiber, it's flavor without guilt!

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