Step 1

Add all spices to a small jar (or bowl) and shake (or stir) to combine, breaking up any stubborn clumps of brown sugar.

Step 2

Taste and adjust as needed, adding more cayenne if it's not noticeably spicy. It should taste sweet, salty, and quite spicy. Flavor will vary with the freshness and heat level* of your spices, so feel free to adjust further to taste (we added the full amount of cayenne)! Will keep at room temperature for several months.

Step 3

Enjoy as a dry spice rub or turn it into a marinade (see notes section for marinade instructions). It’s delicious for seasoning chickpeas, cauliflower (recipe coming soon!), tofu, oyster mushrooms, roasted vegetables, chicken, and more!