Dolly Parton’s Cocoa Rub

This rub is included as part of the Southwestern Grilled Chicken recipe in her cookbook, “Dolly’s Dixie Fixin’s.”

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Yields: 1 batch

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup salt
• 3  tablespoons garlic powder
• 3  tablespoons cumin
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 2  tablespoons black pepper
• 2  teaspoons  unsweetened cocoa

Directions

1. Mix together and use prior to grilling chicken and steaks.
2. Store the spice mixture in an airtight container; can be stored for up to 1 month.
3. Also is good stirred into chili and thick soups!