Mango Jalapeño Aioli →

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MANGO JALAPENO AIOLI
Yield 1+ cup

Ingredients
1 cup frozen or fresh mango chunks or peaches
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ancho chili powder
1 teaspoon Old Bay or Cajun Spice Mix
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 small jalapeno chili, seeded and chopped (or sub your chile of choice) I substituted 2 teaspoons of marinated jalapeno slices finely minced
1 garlic clove of grated or finely minced
½ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon EVOO
1 teaspoon sweet relish (optional)

Preparation
Process mango chunks, EVOO, lime juice, sugar, paprika, ancho chili powder, Old Bay, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic, Dijon, relish, and minced chili in a food processor until smooth, about 1 minute. Stir together the mango mixture and mayonnaise in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
*NOTE: Make Ahead. Aioli can be prepared and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Adapted from: Food and Wine 2020 “Mango-Habanero Aioli”

Kansas City Dry Rub for Pork →

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This is a good dry rub to season pork roast or ribs. It can be used for smoking ribs or seasoning meat prior to basting with a good barbecue sauce like Bourbon-Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce.

Kansas City Dry Rub for Pork
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Ingredients:

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup paprika

  • 1 tablespoon black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 1 tablespoon onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne

Preparation:

  1. Mix all the ingredients well and store in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. The spice mix will keep stored in a cool dark place for several months.

  2. Rub the spice mix onto your meat several hours (preferably overnight) before cooking.

Adapted from: https://www.thespruceeats.com/kansas-city-rib-rub-recipe

Cajun Spice Mix →

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This spice mixture can be used in any recipe that calls for “Creole” or “Cajun” spice. It can also be used as a rub for pork or chicken.

Ingredients:

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

  • 2 1/2 teaspoons paprika

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/4-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending on your taste; I use 1/4-1/2 teaspoon for a mildly hot mix)

  • 1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano

  • 1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme

  • 1 1/4 teaspoons dried basil

  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions:

1. Stir together salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, basil, and red pepper flakes until evenly blended, or mix in a spice grinder. Store in an airtight container.

Adapted from: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/149221/cajun-spice-mix/