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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    It's really not. Mine doesn't like anything spicy from the kitchen.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • jls9595
    jls9595 Posts: 1,533
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    When you use the coffee rub on a steak how do you cook it?  Does it matter?  I usually reverse sear for a thick steak, that works ok with the coffee rub I assume?
    In Manchester, TN
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
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    Mike_the_BBQ_Fanatic said:
    Swmbo dosent like anything spicy so I am always cautious of recipes with chili powders and a lot of pepper...how spicy us Mickeys coffee rub?
    Its not very spicy. I had to double or triple the heat (used cayenne) in my first batch to give it some kick. 

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
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  • Mike_the_BBQ_Fanatic
    Mike_the_BBQ_Fanatic Posts: 700
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    Thanks gang!
    Making the neighbors jealous in Pleasant Hill, Ia one cook at a time...
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Mike_the_BBQ_Fanatic said:
    Swmbo dosent like anything spicy so I am always cautious of recipes with chili powders and a lot of pepper...how spicy us Mickeys coffee rub?

    Not spicy at all. Wife and Grandkids will not eat steak without it.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • flynnbob
    flynnbob Posts: 665
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    Mike_the_BBQ_Fanatic said:
    Swmbo dosent like anything spicy so I am always cautious of recipes with chili powders and a lot of pepper...how spicy us Mickeys coffee rub?
    I do not put the chili powder in it and it tastes great.  Have used it a bunch.  My wife is the same as yours.  Mickey says it isn't spicy even with the chili powder.
    Milton, GA.
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  • bettysnephew
    bettysnephew Posts: 1,188
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    I was also curious as to how spicy the ancho pepper powder was so looked up its Scoville rating.  It is 1500 -2000 which puts it between green Tabasco sauce (600 -800) and red Tabasco sauce (2500 - 5000). It should be OK for my family's tastes.  We're going to give it a try.
    A poor widows son.
    See der Rabbits, Iowa
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
    edited January 2014
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    bettysnephew said:
    I was also curious as to how spicy the ancho pepper powder was so looked up its Scoville rating.  It is 1500 -2000 which puts it between green Tabasco sauce (600 -800) and red Tabasco sauce (2500 - 5000). It should be OK for my family's tastes.  We're going to give it a try.
    In the rub i do it is not hot. The girl granddaughters from 8 years old would eat it and now want it with steak. Not hot
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • bettysnephew
    bettysnephew Posts: 1,188
    edited January 2014
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    Mickey With the dilution rate of the ancho to other ingredients, it did not appear to me it would be too hot.  I was just curious as to where the pepper stood in relation to others before purchasing some at my local Mexican grocery store.  Will be giving it a try a bit later this week.  Thanks for the recipe and the comment.
    A poor widows son.
    See der Rabbits, Iowa
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  • wmcguire93
    wmcguire93 Posts: 53
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    Looking forward to trying this! From all of the comments it sounds great. I have to admit the Mrs. raised an eyebrow at the recipe because she does not like coffee, but is willing to give it a try.

    Could not find ancho chili powder already prepared so I had to settle for whole dried peppers I'll have to grind myself.
    Texas Aggie transplanted in Georgia
    Large BGE, Small BGE, more accessories than I'm willing to tell the Mrs. about.
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    Are there any mexican markets near you?
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
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    wmcguire93 said:

    Looking forward to trying this! From all of the comments it sounds great. I have to admit the Mrs. raised an eyebrow at the recipe because she does not like coffee, but is willing to give it a try.

    Could not find ancho chili powder already prepared so I had to settle for whole dried peppers I'll have to grind myself.

    You can also order online. I get it in bulk from Penzeys. Shipping is free over 30 something bucks, I believe. It's great in anything Tex/Mex or Southwestern.
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  • wmcguire93
    wmcguire93 Posts: 53
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    @henapple, No mexican markets in the area.  I found a large bag of the dried peppers for just a couple of dollars at Walmart and we have a good food processor, which should make short work of the peppers.

    On another note, what brand coffee does everyone use, or does it really matter?  Judging from the comments, it seems to me how fine the coffee is ground has some bearing.
    Texas Aggie transplanted in Georgia
    Large BGE, Small BGE, more accessories than I'm willing to tell the Mrs. about.
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  • bettysnephew
    bettysnephew Posts: 1,188
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    I've got my batch made up.  Will try it on chicken tomorrow or Friday.  Sure smells good in the zip lock bag.  I suspect it will be great on the pollo.
    A poor widows son.
    See der Rabbits, Iowa
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    Damn I can't remember but I think it's a ground instant expresso.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • wmcguire93
    wmcguire93 Posts: 53
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    The picture Micky posted was instant espresso.  I found the same brand of ground espresso, but it was not instant.  I was not sure if that made a difference.

    Texas Aggie transplanted in Georgia
    Large BGE, Small BGE, more accessories than I'm willing to tell the Mrs. about.
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  • bettysnephew
    bettysnephew Posts: 1,188
    edited January 2014
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    All I can say is WOW!  Thanks @Mickey!  This is the best poultry rub I have ever tasted and the wife agrees.  Had to use the indoor oven as the cover is frozen solid on the Egg and I didn't want to go through the same song and dance as happened at Thanksgiving with the turkey.  Can't wait to try this on the Egg.
    A poor widows son.
    See der Rabbits, Iowa
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    My wife and granddaughters want it on steak
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 11,515
    edited January 2014
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    @Mickey, I was able to get a pack of ancho chili powder finally. Dumb question: is the recipe measurement by volume or by weight? 
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Canugghead said:
    @Mickey, I was able to get a pack of ancho chili powder finally. Dumb question: is the recipe measurement by volume or by weight? 
    I use volume. I start out with a half cup coffee and go from there.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    I start off with half a cup of coffee....Then Jack Daniels, Amaretto and whipped cream. Great night cap. Called a Tennessee Mud.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    @wmcguire93 - this is what @mickey uses.
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    analyze adapt overcome

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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    Yes...
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    sorry bout you having to turn your head sideways

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • Alton
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    @Mickey this rub was a huge hit on the Beef Ribs yesterday.. Can't wait to use it on my next Brisket cook... Thanks again for sharing...
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  • wmcguire93
    wmcguire93 Posts: 53
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    Just finished getting all of the ingredients yesterday.  I plan on mixing it up today and giving it a try.
    Texas Aggie transplanted in Georgia
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  • insaneh
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    Tried this twice now. Maybe just me, but it really doesn't do anything for me.
    It's not bad, just not a sock knocker.
    Dead smack in the middle of NH
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Alton said:

    @Mickey this rub was a huge hit on the Beef Ribs yesterday.. Can't wait to use it on my next Brisket cook... Thanks again for sharing...

    I will try on beef ribs

    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • Conneggticut_Yankee
    Conneggticut_Yankee Posts: 132
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    Did a few racks of St. Louis cut with this and they were a-freakin-mazing. 

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    Madison, CT
    LBGE June 2013. 

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  • r8rs4lf
    r8rs4lf Posts: 317
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    I've been wanting to try this out, but am unsure if I will be able to find this specific coffee. Is there a substitute?
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