Texas Spice Rub

This recipe can be easily multiplied and keeps well, so you can make it in advance. This spice rub is delicious with steak, pork chops, or chicken.

1 cup light-brown sugar
5 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. sea salt
2 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. dried oregano
2 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. pepper, freshly cracked
1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. dried mustard
1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. paprika

Combine all of the ingredients.

Makes 2½ cups.