Ray’s Champagne Powder

My friend/boss, Ray Champagne, shared this great powder/rub for steaks. I’ve named it Champagne Powder.

I’ve been using it for everything, substituting it for chili powder in all grilling or baking.

Ray’s Champagne Powder

• 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chile pepper (the one in a jar in the spice aisle)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

If you are adding it to a steak, (like his recommended 18 ounces trimmed top round steak, preferably grass fed), first rub the steak with a teaspoon of olive oil, and then sprinkle on the powder.