Simple Spice Rubs

Each of the following rubs is enough to flavor six boneless pork chops, six boneless, skinless chicken breasts, eight to 10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; or eight turkey cutlets. Mix the ingredients in a small bowl

Paprika-Garlic Spice Rub

2 tsp dark brown sugar

1 tbsp paprika

1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1 1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp salt

Fennel-Garlic Spice Rub

2 tbsp dark brown sugar

2 tbsp fennel seeds(chopped coarsely)

1 1/2 tsp paprika

1 1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp salt

Cumin, Coriander & Turmeric Spice Rub

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 1/2 tsp ground coriander

1 1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp turmeric

1 tsp salt

Ginger, Cinnamon & Clove Spice Rub

2 tsp dark brown sugar

2 tsp paprika

1 1/2 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/8 tsp ground cloves