Rub - Firecracker barbecue

By LyndaLee

good with ribs, chops and steaks

Ingredients

• 5 whole star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
• 2 tbsp fennel seeds
• 1 tbsp Szechuan peppercorns
• 1 tsp whole cloves
• 1 tbsp packed light brown sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Preparation

Step 1

In small heavy bottomed skillet, toast star anise, cinnamon stick, fennel seeds, peppercorns, cloves over medium heat, stirring until fragrant 2-3 minutes.

Let cool; transfer to spice grinder. Grind until blended. Place spice mixture in small bowl; stir in brown sugar, salt, cayenne pepper and garlic powder.