Amy Anderson of the Madd Momma and The Kid barbecue team loves black pepper. It plays a key role in this rub.

When I write “flavored,” I mean it, as I have chosen the chiles that 
impart the most distinct flavors. The raisiny flavor of the pasilla 
melds with the apricot overtones of the habanero and the earthiness of 
the New Mexican chile to create a finely-tuned fiery sipping vodka. Of 
course, use an excellent vodka like Stolichnaya or Absolut. Note: This 
recipe requires advance preparation.

Ata is the Yoruba word for chile pepper, and Nigerian chiles range from
the tiny ata wewe to the large ata funfun. It is served like a relish or
dip with many West African dishes, particularly grilled meats.
Variation: Add 1 bell pepper, chopped

Chicos are dried roasted corn kernels and are also the name of a very popular dish in Northern New Mexico. Traditionally, the corn is dried in the hornos or Indian ovens, which gives it a smoky taste. Today, however, most of the chicos are dried in commercial ovens and lack the distinctive taste.