Cal's Mexican Seasoning Blend

The "Secret Ingredient" here is Mexican Chocolate! This spice blend is a staple in my professional kitchen. Note: this recipe does not include salt! I am a hospital chef -- it is important that I regulate the amount of sodium that I put in my dishes! Traditional processed foods generally contain way too much salt!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 1 quart

Ingredients

• 1  cup  california chili powder
• 1  cup  new mexico chile powder
• 1  cup ground cumin
• 1⁄3 cup  dry Mexican oregano
• 1⁄3 cup garlic powder
• 1⁄3 cup onion powder
• 2  tablespoons  mexican cocoa powder
• 1  tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients and mix well.
2. Cal's Mexican Seasoning blend is not intended to be spicy hot. Add cayenne to increase the temperature as desired.
3. You can store this seasoning blend in a dry, sealed container for up to three months, in the freezer for up to a year.