Coffee rubs- inform me please

Zaltydog

Hi all-

I have only recently heard of this.  My son came home from a cookout where they had cooked steaks, I think, with a coffee rub/seasoning.  I love coffee and the idea intrigues me.  If anyone has some experience with coffee rubs/seasonings I would like to get some clues on what is done to make this work.

Thanks!

Richard Fl

I make a Kona Koffee Rub that some like:

http://www.greeneggers.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=1210750&catid=1
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http://www.greeneggers.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=994785&catid=1

bodski

Here's a link to one I've used with great results. Very easy. Although I haven't used it on my new egg yet.

http://bbqpitboys.com/recipes/58/coffee-dry-rub

Hillbilly-Hightech

My GF likes her steaks w/ a coffee rub.  I don't drink coffee, so I don't like it. 

I believe this isn't a new phenomenon though.  If the story is to be believed, the Cowboys coming west used to cook their steaks over an open campfire & used coffee grounds as a rub for them. 

Dunno if there's a way to verify the truth to that, but it seems very logical.  In fact, there's a steakhouse in Oakland called Prime Spot & they serve a "cowboy cut" steak which is rubbed in coffee - so at least they think the story is true.

At any rate, she's tried the DP coffee rub & a few others & has liked them all.  I guess if you like coffee, you'll like this rub on steaks. 

P.S.  Hey Richard, just curious - do you link to the Eggheadforum when over at the other place?  Do you think that would be considered rude to do so?  If you've got a lot of recipes & advice posted over there, how's about just copying the actual info & putting it here if'n ya wanna participate over here? 

I posted that in as nice a way as I felt I could, so don't think I'm trying to "start" something, but I'm curious if you think it's in bad form to do it over there but not here, and why?

Thanks

nolaegghead

I really, really like the Dizzy Pig Red Eye rub.  I'm not a big coffee fan either.

I use it for seasoning when I'm pickling beets also.

YEMTrey

nolaegghead said:

I really, really like the Dizzy Pig Red Eye rub.  I'm not a big coffee fan either.

I use it for seasoning when I'm pickling beets also.

I like the DP Red Eye as well.  I've used it on everything from ribs to fatties.  I'm not a coffee drinker at all, and enjoy the flavor.

NibbleMeThis

I made a rub using Espresso salt but that is a bit hard to find locally.

As far as quick off the shelf stuff, McCormick Grill Mates has a Cowboy Rub that I like on beef.  I haven't tried the DP Red Eye but every other Dizzy Pig rub I have tried has been GREAT (Tsunami Spin, Jamaican Firewalk, Raging River, and Cowlick)

Mickey

I use it on steaks and turkey. Very good and can't taste coffee.....

My wiThis is using RIchard's, Monica's, and Hungryman and what I came up with that I now use as my #1 rub on steak,turkey, chicken and pork chops:

Equal parts:

Kosher Salt (have cut back to half amount)
Coarse ground black pepper
Instant Espresso Coffee (Medaglla D'oro)
Brown Sugar
Garlic Powder (half amount)
Ancho Chili powder (3/4 amount)(dark or light)

I give thanks to Richard, HungryMan, and Monica. 

 

ATBBQ_Josh

The Cattleman's Grill Original Coffee Steak Rub or the Smoky Chipotle Coffee Rub are fantastic! They were my introduction to coffee rubs (I use them on everything), and I never looked back.

*Disclaimer: My family owns this brand, just want to be totally honest here.

GLW

Thank you for this thread!  Been wanting to try a coffee rub and appreciate the links above.

MrCookingNurse

Dizzy pig red eye is spot on for me. I love coffee but can't really say my steaks taste like coffee... But I do love that rub

billyray

Here's my recipe;

1 Tbs. finely ground espresso coffee beans
1 Tbs. pure ancho chile powder
1 tsp. natural cocoa powder
1 tsp. granulated garlic
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ground fennel seed
1/8 tsp. ground allspice
4 tsp. kosher salt
2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless rib eye steaks 1 1/2" thick
Directions
rub 1 1/2 Tbs. of mixture all over each steak. Grill to desired doneness

Dizzy Pig also has one called Red Eye Express and it is quite good.

Griffin

Another one for DP Red Eye.

Hokie_Smoker

One more for DP Red Eye.  I've also tried one called Rub Joe but it isn't nearly as good as DP.

Ragtop99

A couple more recipes that I picked up on here.  I tried the Bobby Flay recipe on chicken, but it would be better on steak.

Bobby Flay recipe:

1/4 cup ancho chili powder 1/4 cup finely ground espresso 2 tablespoons Spanish paprika 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon dried oregano 2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons chili de arbol powder

Coffee Based Dry Rub
1/3 cup Brown Sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tbs onion powder
1/2 tbs garlic powder
1/2 tsp  ground red pepper flake
pinch cayenne pepper
pinch dried thyme
3 tbs finely ground dark roasted coffee

Zaltydog

I knew you guys wouldn't fail me!  Thanks for all the history, recipes, and suggestions.  Now I am ready to give it a try.  I have tried a few Dizzy Pig rubs and have liked them.  Will have to look into their coffee rub.

Thanks!

gte1

I was wanting to try a coffee rub also, but didn't have time to go out to the store to get some.  I just added a little coffee to my normal rub and tried it on a pork roast.  It was excellent.  Since I have purchased some DP Red Eye Express.  This stuff is really good.  I tried it on some T-bone lamb chops the other night.  Very different from my normal for lamb, but really good.  Ready to try it on a prok roast soon.

George

Richard Fl

Hillbilly-Hightech said:

My GF likes her steaks w/ a coffee rub.  I don't drink coffee, so I don't like it. 

I believe this isn't a new phenomenon though.  If the story is to be believed, the Cowboys coming west used to cook their steaks over an open campfire & used coffee grounds as a rub for them. 

Dunno if there's a way to verify the truth to that, but it seems very logical.  In fact, there's a steakhouse in Oakland called Prime Spot & they serve a "cowboy cut" steak which is rubbed in coffee - so at least they think the story is true.

At any rate, she's tried the DP coffee rub & a few others & has liked them all.  I guess if you like coffee, you'll like this rub on steaks. 

P.S.  Hey Richard, just curious - do you link to the Eggheadforum when over at the other place?  Do you think that would be considered rude to do so?  If you've got a lot of recipes & advice posted over there, how's about just copying the actual info & putting it here if'n ya wanna participate over here? 

I posted that in as nice a way as I felt I could, so don't think I'm trying to "start" something, but I'm curious if you think it's in bad form to do it over there but not here, and why?

Thanks

Not sure your intent, but I have over 4500 BGE related recipes on the "Original' forum about 250
+ are my original recipes and have no reason to re do the process.  how many time do people link to Bobby Flay, Emeril, Paula etc?  Sorry if you are offended.  After 10 years posting on the original I will continue to do my thing.

All my new postings are on the original for my data base purposes (Living Cookbook) and will continue to do so.
Email me off line if you wish to continue this discussion.

Austin Egghead

Rodak's Coffee Rub is very good.  Sent that in a "rub and spice care" package to Capt Chris in Afganistan (Mickey had sent him the mini) .  Chris really liked the rub on the steaks they cooked.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

For steak: salt, pepper, ground coffee. Tastes smoky, not like coffee. DP REDEYE is awesome too but salt pepper and coffee are plenty good and easy

mb99zz

I had a steak in Houston this summer with a coffee rub that was the best steak I have ever eaten. The flavor, for me, really goes well on a steak.

DocWonmug

A few votes for DP Red Eye. I thought it was OK, but some of their other rubs are better.

Fred19Flintstone

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

For steak: salt, pepper, ground coffee. Tastes smoky, not like coffee. DP REDEYE is awesome too but salt pepper and coffee are plenty good and easy

Hi CT.  Are these in equal parts?  A good simple rub is hard to beat!

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Fred19Flintstone said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

For steak: salt, pepper, ground coffee. Tastes smoky, not like coffee. DP REDEYE is awesome too but salt pepper and coffee are plenty good and easy

Hi CT.  Are these in equal parts?  A good simple rub is hard to beat!


I never measured. Just a good coat of salt and pepper then I put ground coffee in a bowl and sprinkled it on by hand. The coffee pretty much covered the steak but you would still see the meat (unlike a brisket or butt rub if you catch my drift)

Don't over think it. Just do as much salt and pepper as you normally would then a good dusting of finely ground coffee on top of that. Works great for pan searing as well.

Fred19Flintstone

Thanks!  I'm going to try that!

FlobeySolo

We're big fans of Bobby Flay's rub (posted above) on ribeyes and strips. I personally like it better than the Dizzy Pig, but that's just me.

Fred19Flintstone

I think I would like that, but Wilma HATES spicy.  Anything by Bobby Flay is spicy and trying to work around that problem in his recipes has not worked for me.

Dave in Florida

I also have used Dizzy Pig Red Express many times on many different cooks.  It is just good stuff!

Zaltydog

Cooked a spatchcock turkey tonight.  Made a rub of 1/3 cup Byron's Butt Rub, 1/3 cub turbinado sugar, and 2 tablespoons fresh ground coffee.  Rubbed EVOO inside skin and out on Thursday night, applied the rub, placed uncovered in the refrigerator.  Placed in egg at 375 degrees today at 4:00 pm at felt level for about two hours until done.  EXCELLENT!!!  The whole family loved it.  Thanksgiving, here I come....

grok

I think I made the Bobby Flay recipe and it's been wonderful on pork rib eye (boneless) centers.  I just ran out and was going to look for the recipe again, and apparently I must not have had the arbol chile powder because I only just now learned what that is

But fyi, without it is JUST FINE, as in, excellent and delicious, although my curiosity is piqued regarding the apparent "earthy, smokey, and hot" of the arbol chile.  The other pepper I think of when I think "smokey" is chipotle, and I have some of that powder... hmm I'll put that on one of the chops

grok

Oh hold up -- I just used the Bobby Flay recipe mixed in with about two tbsp of the old mixture, and it's definitely not as sweet.  I think I may have combined another recipe in with Flay's on the first go-round by using 1/4 cup sugar rather than 2 tbsp in the recipe above.  You can't go wrong by using 3 tbsp, definitely   I do prefer a slightly bit more sweet.

Oh hold up the sequel, I have Pickapeppa sauce, might add some sweetness

Followup -- aww crap I forgot to try the chipotle chile powder replacement for arbol chile powder.. next time..