Add all spices to a small jar (or bowl) and shake (or stir) to combine, breaking up any stubborn clumps of brown sugar.
Taste and adjust as needed, adding more cayenne if it's not noticeably spicy. It should taste sweet, salty, and quite spicy. Flavor will vary with the freshness and heat level* of your spices, so feel free to adjust further to taste (we added the full amount of cayenne)! Will keep at room temperature for several months.
Enjoy as a dry spice rub or turn it into a marinade (see notes section for marinade instructions). It’s delicious for seasoning chickpeas, cauliflower (recipe coming soon!), tofu, oyster mushrooms, roasted vegetables, chicken, and more!
