5-SPICE GOOD FOR ALL MEAT RUBS ENJOY DAN:

               DAN’S FIVE-SPICE POWDER by CHEF DAN:

Makes 2 cups

 

INGREDIENTS:

 

1-1/2-cups Asian cinnamon

48 star anise or 1 cup anise seeds

3/4-cup fennel seeds

3/4-cup Szechuan peppercorns or 3/4-cup whole black peppercorns

1/4-cup ground cloves

2 teaspoons kosher salt

 

DIRECTIONS:

 

1.   In a dry cast-iron skillet, toast seeds until just browned, this gives more intense flavor.

2.   Combine all ingredients in coffee grinder.

3.   Blend until finely ground.

4.   Store in airtight container.

 

  ENJOY DAN:                               BON-APPETITE!!