Cocoa Chili Rub

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 -2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, saigon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place all ingredients in a covered jar or ziploc bag and shake to evenly blend.
• 2 rub on lamb chops, lamb tenderloin, or chicken legs or thighs. i find this a little too rich for beef but if you feel adventurous, go for it!
• 3 this recipe makes enough for two small whole lamb tenderloins or 6-8 chops.
• 4 rub meat with blended spices and allow at least two hours to marinate before grilling or broiling.