I grow 14 type's of peppers, I start with 60 pounds of peppers and dry them, I end up with about four pounds of dried peppers. I dry my own herbs, Oregano, Basil, Thyme and sage. I take two pounds of sea salt lay it on parchment papper and cold smoke it in my smoker until it is a nice golden brown. I wait until the wife leaves the house and then I grind the peppers with a coffee mill, ***I strongly suggest you wear a face mask while doing this and gloves, and make sure to really, Really wash your hands before you go to the bathroom. Anyway I then mix the ground peppers with the smoked seasalt, ground herbs and a few other items and that is my dry rub. I also make home made Tabasco sauce and home made Worcestershire sauce. The Tabasco sauce is easy to make just vinegar and salt with the peppers and let it age.