Sweet Heat
1/2 Lb.
A rub for meat or poultry
1/2 Lb.
A rub for meat or poultry
1/2 Lb.
A rub for meat or poultry
Ingredients and Their Contributions:
Smoked Paprika:
Flavor: Adds a smoky, slightly sweet flavor.
Heat: Mild.
Maple Sugar:
Flavor: Provides a rich, caramel-like sweetness.
Heat: None.
Chili Powder:
Flavor: Adds a mild to moderate heat with earthy undertones.
Heat: Moderate.
Cayenne Pepper:
Flavor: Brings a sharp, intense heat.
Heat: High.
Garlic Powder:
Flavor: Adds a savory, umami depth.
Heat: Mild.
Ground Cumin:
Flavor: Earthy, warm, and slightly nutty.
Heat: Mild.
Black Lava Salt:
Flavor: Adds a unique, slightly smoky and earthy saltiness.
Heat: None.
Sea Salt:
Flavor: Enhances overall flavor.
Heat: None.
White Pepper:
Flavor: Adds a sharp, slightly fermented peppery flavor.
Heat: Mild to moderate.
Chipotle:
Flavor: Provides a rich, smoky, and slightly sweet heat.
Heat: Moderate to high.
Turmeric:
Flavor: Adds a warm, slightly bitter undertone.
Heat: None.
Cinnamon:
Flavor: Brings a warm, sweet, and slightly spicy note.
Heat: None.
Flavor Profile:
Sweetness: The maple sugar and cinnamon provide a sweet, warm background that balances the heat.
Spiciness: The chili powder, cayenne pepper, white pepper, and chipotle offer varying levels of heat, from mild to intense.
Smokiness: The smoked paprika and chipotle add a deep, smoky flavor.
Savory Depth: The garlic powder, ground cumin, and salts enhance the savory aspects, adding complexity.
Warmth and Earthiness: Turmeric and cumin contribute warm, earthy undertones that tie the other flavors together.