Homemade Tasso

Ingredients

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon salt
2 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 1/4 teaspoons granulated onions
2 teaspoons cayenne
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 pound boneless lean pork butt, cut into three or four 1-inch-thick slices

Instructions

Mix the paprika, salt, black pepper, granulated onions, cayenne, garlic powder, and onion powder well in a medium bowl. Dredge each pork slice in the mixture, pressing it into the meat. Wrap tightly in individual pieces of plastic wrap.
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Refrigerate to cure for at least three days and up to one week before using.
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Yield: 1 pound