Cajun BBQ Sauces and Rubs

Cajun BBQ Sauce
1 t black pepper 1 t kosher salt 1 t onion powder 1 t garlic powder 1/2 t white pepper 1/2 t cayenne 1/2 lb sliced bacon 1 c onion 2 c beef stock 1 c chili sauce 1 c honey 5 t fresh orange juice 1 t orange zest 2 t fresh lemon juice 1 t lemon zest 2 t garlic puree 1/4 c unsalted butter	combine salt, peppers, onion powder, and garlic powder-mix well and set aside cook bacon until crisp add onions, cover, and cook until browned, without burning add dry spice mixture, heat and stir for 1 minute add remaining ingredients heat and stir for 20-25 minutes pour into a food processor process to a smooth puree use as a mopping sauce serve hot or warm as a dipping sauce

Cajun Rub
Keep this peppery rub on hand to spice up pork, chicken, or seafood.

Ingredients

	1-1/2 teaspoons ground white pepper
	1-1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
	1 teaspoon ground red pepper
	1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
	1 teaspoon onion powder
	1 teaspoon garlic powder
	1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Stir together the white pepper, black pepper, red pepper, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

2. To use, sprinkle mixture evenly over meat; rub in with your fingers. Store in a tightly covered container. Makes 7 teaspoons (enough for about 3-1/2 pounds of pork, chicken, or seafood).