Famous Dave’s Cajun Dynamite Dust blackening spice is great on ribs, chicken or fish. Alter this recipe to your taste. Kick it up if you like it spicy by adding more cayenne pepper, or eliminate the cayenne altogether if you prefer it mild. This rub is ideal for all your grilled blackened dishes.
YIELD: ABOUT 2 ⅓ CUPS (270 G) • COOK TIME: NONE
½ cup (58 g) paprika
6 tbsp (108 g) kosher salt
¼ cup (24 g) coarse ground black pepper
3 tbsp (5 g) dried basil
3 tbsp (30 g) filé powder
2 tbsp (20 g) garlic powder
2 tbsp (15 g) dry mustard
2 tbsp (14 g) onion powder
2 tbsp (11 g) dried oregano
2 tbsp (10 g) cayenne, or to taste
2 tbsp (14 g) ground white pepper
2 tbsp (9 g) dried thyme
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and store in an airtight container. Use as a rub for blackened dishes.