HOMEMADE MEAT SEASONING

I got this recipe from an old book on food gifts.  This does make a nice gift but it is also great to have at home and goes especially good on grilled burgers, steaks, pork, chicken, etc.

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tbsp ground cumin
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground red pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper

Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl, blending together well.

Store in an airtight container.

Makes approximately 1 1/4 cups.

To use: Generously sprinkle seasoning on meat a couple of hours before cooking.  Put meat in the refrigerator to allow it to absorb the flavors in the spices.  Grill, broil, bake, as desired.

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