Abstract: The present invention relates to a seasoning mixture and a method of making the mixture, comprising: a combination of Peppercorn Melanges, Cracked Black Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper, Dried Garlic Flakes, Unseasoned Meat Tenderizer, Sweet Paprika, Kosher Salt, Chinese Five Spice, Whole Cardamom, Brown Sugar, Ground Cumin, Dry Onion Flakes, Star Anise, Pickling Spice, Dry Rub Sage, Coriander Seeds, Ground Cloves, Dry Thyme, Nutmeg and Cinnamon. The seasoning mixture according the present invention is finely ground to create a dry rub.