Yield: ¼ cup

1 tablespoon allspice berries

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg pieces (crack a whole nutmeg with a hammer)

1 teaspoon black peppercorns

2 teaspoons dried thyme

1 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste

1 tablespoon paprika

1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon salt

2 teaspoons minced garlic

2 teaspoons minced ginger

• Put allspice, nutmeg, peppercorns and thyme in a spice or coffee grinder. Grind to a fine powder.

• Mix in remaining ingredients. Use immediately.

• To use later, omit garlic and ginger and store in a tightly covered container; add garlic and ginger just before using.