Cajun Turkey Seasoning

This is a great basic Turkey rub with enough heat to make it interesting. You can use this rub on all poultry, no matter how you prepare it.

•4 tablespoons salt
•4 tablespoons ground onion powder
•2 tablespoons ground garlic
•2 tablespoons red pepper flakes

Mix ingredients together and rub over the entire surface of the turkey, inside and out. Do your best to work the rub in under the skin. Let sit for about 2 hours.

Chili Wet Rub

This spicy wet rub can be toned down by using a mild chili powder if you so wish. It can also be heated up with an extra teaspoon or two of cayenne.

•2 tablespoons hot chili powder
•1 teaspoon cayenne
•1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
•2 teaspoons garlic powder
•2 teaspoons lemon juice

Mix all ingredients together and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Chipotle Dry Rub

This spice rub has the great flavor of chipotle peppers. Just make sure that the rub is finely ground before using it.
:
•2 dried chipotle peppers (use 3 to heat it up a little)
•3 tablespoons black pepper
•2 tablespoons dried oregano
•1 tablespoon dried cilantro leaves
•1 bay leaf
•1 teaspoon cumin
•1 teaspoon onion powder
•1 teaspoon ground dry orange peel

Combine all ingredients in a spice mill or blender and grind until even and fine. Store in an airtight jar. Will store for about 6 months in the freezer. Great for brisket, steak, and pork.

Country Rub

This wet rub should be a thick paste once mixed. It can be used on any kind of meat, but is particularly good on poultry. If you do use it on poultry be sure to get it under the skin.

•2 cups crushed real bacon bits
•2 cups minced parsley
•2 cups tomato paste
•1/3 cup cracked black pepper
•1/3 cup paprika

Mix all ingredients together. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate. Good for up to 2 weeks.

Heat

This rub has plenty of heat so be careful with how much you use. You can adjust the heat by using mild, medium, or hot chili powder.

•1/2 cup paprika
•1/4 cup black pepper
•1/4 cup sugar
•3 tablespoons salt
•3 tablespoons chili powder
•2 tablespoons garlic powder
•2 tablespoons onion powder
•1 tablespoon cayenne

Mix thoroughly and store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.