Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup Chili Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Ground Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Fine Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Instructions:

  1. Place all ingredients into a dry, clean bowl. If the brown sugar has any hard lumps, press it through a fine-mesh sieve first to ensure even distribution.
  2. Whisk the ingredients vigorously for about 30 seconds until you reach a uniform, brick-red color without any streaks of white garlic or onion powder.
  3. Transfer the seasoning blend to an airtight glass jar and store in a cool, dark place.