07 September 2010

spiced rub for pork chops

Or really, I suppose you can use this on just about any pork-related product.  It's so good!  You don't need to buy the Northwood Fire mix if you have all of the components; just mix up your own version.  But it has just the right amount of smoke and heat in its prefab state, so makes the whole process easier.  Then we amped up the garlic and added extra salts to get a good crust going on the grill pan.  The smoked salt is just so divine, but the chocolate salt is key - gives a depth of flavor without adding a whole chocolate-y thing; just enough to get your tastebuds interested.



1/2 t Northwoods Fire seasoning mix (Penzey's mix of coarse flake salt, paprika, chipotle pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, rosemary & garlic)
1/2 t garlic powder
1/4 t dry mustard
1/4 t ground cardamom
1/2 t smoked salt (from Golden Fig)
1 t chocolate salt (from Golden Fig)
1/2 t dried aleppo pepper

Makes enough to generously rub down 4 pork chops.

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