Ingredients:

  • 4 tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Ground White Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp Celery Seed
  • 2 tbsp Smoked Sea Salt

Instructions:

  1. Clean your workspace. Ensure your mixing bowl is bone dry. Any moisture will cause the powders to clump instantly.
  2. Sift the base. Pass the 4 tbsp Smoked Paprika, 2 tbsp Garlic Powder, and 2 tbsp Onion Powder through a sieve into the bowl. Note: This removes the pebbles often found in bulk spices.
  3. Add the heat. Whisk in the 1 tbsp Cayenne Pepper, 1 tbsp Ground White Pepper, and 1 tbsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper until the mixture looks uniform in color.
  4. Incorporate the herbs. Add 1 tbsp Dried Oregano and 1 tbsp Dried Thyme. Note: Rub the herbs between your palms as you drop them in to wake up the aromatics.
  5. Finish with the structure. Stir in the 1 tsp Celery Seed and 2 tbsp Smoked Sea Salt.
  6. The Shake Test. Transfer the mix to a jar, seal it, and give it a vigorous 30 second shake until the herbs are evenly suspended throughout the red powder.
  7. Scent check. Open the jar and take a cautious sniff. It should smell intensely smoky and sharp.
  8. Label clearly. Note the date of creation. Freshness is the difference between a good and a show stealing meal.