Does coffee make a good rub for meats when mixed with other spices? Which spices work best with it?

Posted by: Charlie Colpaert
February 3, 2015

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Fat T.February 4, 2015

Its not unlike me to add some coffee to the brine for a pork butt or shoulder either.

DonaFebruary 4, 2015

I had the best steak at a restaurant recently. Here is a list of ingredients in the rub they use, and sell. Ground coffee, sea salt, brown sugar, smoked paprika, black pepper, garlic, onion, cumin, coriande and cacao.
Best steak I e ever had!

NancyFebruary 4, 2015

In a texas barbecue or brisket rub. Goes with the usual suspects - oregano, cumin, chili. I use one of 2 recipes by Ari Ehite (I think from San Antonio, now cooking near New York) and Tim byres (Dallas chef)...easy to find on web.

NancyFebruary 4, 2015

That should be Ari White.

Natalie B.February 4, 2015

Good question,
I don't eat animals, but I'm a coffee scientist...
Maybe a mix of orange, lemon, or cranberry with a lighter roast coarse grind.
You could also try cinnamon, honey, pepper, cayenne, cocoa...

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