Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons fennel seeds
• 2 tablespoons dried green peppercorns
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
• 2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• Equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder

Instructions

1. Toast fennel in a dry small heavy skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet frequently, until fragrant and a shade darker, about 2 minutes. Cool, then finely grind with remaining ingredients in grinder.