You don’t need ten fancy jars. Start with just two: smoked paprika and fennel seeds. That’s your entry point.
Rub them on a pork chop with a little salt and oil. Cook it in a pan. Taste it. Then you’ll get it. You’ll be like, “Oh, I see what the fuss is about.”
And if you mess up? Who cares? It’s just pork. Add more salt and call it “rustic.” You’re a curious cook now, and that’s the whole point.
