Sweet & Smoky BBQ Dry Rub Mix

• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt or coarse sea salt
• 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried and crumbled with your hands)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chili
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Add all ingredients to a small bowl and stir until combined. Store in an airtight container until ready to use. Keeps well for at least a couple of months (I haven't tried any longer!)

TO USE:

• On veggies: Brush with a little oil first, and then sprinkle on the rub. Using your hands, rub into nooks and crannies. Proceed with grilling.
• On tofu: Press a block of firm tofu for about 1/2 hour to drain excess water. Slice and rub all sides with spice mix. Proceed with grilling or refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to deepen before grilling.
• On chicken, pork, or steak: Sprinkle both sides of prepared meat with 1-2 tablespoons of the mix - or more or less to taste - and use your hands to rub it into nooks, crannies, and sides of meat. (Wash well afterwards!) Proceed with grilling.
• Or sprinkle it on already-grilled veggies, even potatoes or corn-on-the-cob!