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Spice Cure

This cure also works well for duck confit and to flavor roast pork. It keeps in a sealed container for several weeks. Homemade dried tangerine peel can be made in a few days by leaving fresh peel in a warm, dry spot.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes almost 1 cup

Ingredients

1 (1-inch) piece of cassia or cinnamon stick
2 silver dollar–size pieces of dried tangerine peel (available in Asian markets)
2 star anise
1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
1 medium red dried chile
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup sugar

Preparation

  1. Put the cassia, tangerine peel, star anise, peppercorns, and chile in a spice grinder and process until evenly ground. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the salt and sugar.

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