This is the building block of many of my rubs.

  • 1 cup kosher salt.
  • 3/4 cup granulated garlic
  • 1/2 cup course ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup onion powder
  • 1/4 cup ground mustard
  • 1/4 cup ground cardamon
  • 1 Tbs cayenne pepper.

Combine all ingredients, mix well and store in an airtight container.