Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions:

  1. Pour all spices (chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper) and cornstarch into a mixing bowl.
  2. Whisk the mixture for 30 seconds until the color is uniform. Break up any garlic powder clumps here.
  3. Pass the powder through a fine mesh strainer if you see nodules. This prevents 'salt pockets' in the meat.
  4. Transfer the mix into an airtight glass jar.
  5. Shake the jar vigorously for 10 seconds until the cornstarch is redistributed.