Cocoa Spice Rub

Make a batch of this up to have on hand. Great on pork tenderloin, chops, or even steaks. I might try this on tofu as well. I got this recipe from Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 3/4 cup

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  whole  white peppercorns
• 1  tablespoon whole coriander seed
• 4 1⁄2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 2  teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1  teaspoon ground cloves
• 3 1⁄2 tablespoons  unsweetened cocoa
• 4  tablespoons sea salt or 4  tablespoons kosher salt

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, toast white peppercorns and coriander seeds until they begin to pop.
2. Remove from heat and grind to fine powder in a spice mill, coffee grinder or mortar& pestle.
3. Mix the ground pepper and coriander with remaining spices, cocoa and salt.
4. Cocoa spice rub will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 months.