Yield: 1 cup

•  2

  tablespoons paprika, preferably Hungarian

   
•  2

  tablespoons chili powder, preferably Gebhardt

   
•  1

  teaspoon to 2 of cayenne pepper (optional)

   
•  2

  tablespoons granulated garlic or garlic powder

   
•  2

  tablespoons light or dark brown sugar

   
•  1

  tablespoon ground cumin

   
•  1

  tablespoon dry mustard, preferably Colman's

   
•  1

  teaspoon ground sage

   
•  1

  teaspoon dried oregano

   
•  ¼

  cup salt

   
•  1

  tablespoon freshly-ground black pepper