Dolly Parton’s Cocoa Rub

Description: This rub is included as part of the Southwestern Grilled Chicken recipe in her cookbook, “Dolly’s Dixie Fixin’s.”

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup salt
• 3 tablespoons garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons cumin
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa

Steps:

1. Mix together and use prior to grilling chicken and steaks.
2. Store the spice mixture in an airtight container; can be stored for up to 1 month.
3. Also is good stirred into chili and thick soups!