Recipes from Cajun Country :: Cajun Main Dish Meats
1 boneless pork butt, ground (about 5 lbs. )
1/2 c. Rustic Rub
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 c. paprika
1 1/2 tsp. file powder
3 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. cumin
1 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped garlic
Mix all ingredients together. Refrigerate 24 hours. Make patties or whatever you need with the mixture.
Rustic Rub
8 Tbsp. paprika
3 Tbsp. cayenne
5 Tbsp. ground black pepper
6 Tbsp. garlic powder
3 Tbsp. onion powder
6 Tbsp. salt
2 1/2 Tbsp. dried oregano
2 1/2 Tbsp. dried thyme
Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Blend well. Can be stored in an airtight container in your spice cabinet for up to 3 months.
Divide into five parts (one pound each) and freeze.
