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Coffee Rub for Beef

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YukonRon
YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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Found this and tried it out on a slow roasted tenderloin. Worked out very well, will try it on brisket next.
  • 1-1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup ground espresso coffee beans
  • 1 cup kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup granulated garlic
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky
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  • SandyHookEgger
    SandyHookEgger Posts: 449
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    Looks good Ron. What temperature did you cook at and what temperature did you pull? Finally how long was the cook?  
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    225, pulled when the ends were 145F IT, the middle was about 125F IT. Cooked about 2.5 hours raised indirect smoking with pecan. Wrapped in foil after pulling off the bge, for at least 20 mins.
    Saved the drippings and put them into an ice tray to add to our Bloody Maries in the morning.
    Whole new word for delicious is needed, especially when using Robin's @northGAcock reccipe for a great morning drink.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 10,760
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    Never gotten into coffee rub but that looks amazing 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,540
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    Dude... man that looks good. I need to try coffee rub 
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    lkapigian said:
    Never gotten into coffee rub but that looks amazing 
    I was initially apprehensive on the cook, having a system that works very well. I tried it out on this cook, and was somewhat pleasently surprised. Lots of layers in this cook. Everyone seemed to be very pleased with the results. I will do this again.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YukonRon
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    JohnnyTarheel said:
    Dude... man that looks good. I need to try coffee rub 
    The aroma made me start slobbering.
    Seriously, it really turned out quite well for a first time rub. I think you would like it.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    As usual another awesome cook!  I like this a lot.  

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • mahenryak
    mahenryak Posts: 1,324
    edited May 2019
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    Ron, that does look very good.  Did you consider searing at any point or do you think that would have ruined the effect?
    LG BGE, KJ Jr, Smokin Bros. Premier 36 and Pizza Party Bollore



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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
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    Looks and sounds dang tasty, Ron. The coffee grounds were okay when eating? I’ve tried instant espresso powder before, but imagine that the flavor from ground coffee would be better. 

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    Mattman3969 said:
    As usual another awesome cook!  I like this a lot.  
    Here is the thing, seriously, tenderloin tastes great, but it is not a major challenge to cook. Most folks call it boring. 
    I am not that good of a cook to call it boring, everything is a challenge to me.
    I want to make it have as many layers of flavor that I can, to keep people interested.
    I did like this a lot. I liked it because it saves me a bunch of money from buying other coffee rubs at about 8X the cost of making this.
    Did I mention I am cheap?
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YukonRon
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    mahenryak said:
    Ron, that does look very good.  Did you consider searing at any point or do you think that would have ruined the effect?
    This was my first time cooking it this way, and I will occasionally do a sear. My next I might try it to see how it turns out.
    This time, the layers of flavor were very noticeable and certainly added much to the overall result.
    Let me say this; I was happy with the result, and I just do not know if searing for char would add flavor, and I would be concerned for diminishing results.
    Once you try it, I think you might get a better understanding.
    Hope this helps?
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • mahenryak
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    Yes, it does help.  I was wondering the same thing--if searing might hide some of the other flavors.  Thank you for that.
    LG BGE, KJ Jr, Smokin Bros. Premier 36 and Pizza Party Bollore



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  • YukonRon
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    caliking said:
    Looks and sounds dang tasty, Ron. The coffee grounds were okay when eating? I’ve tried instant espresso powder before, but imagine that the flavor from ground coffee would be better. 
    With the ground coffee, I took it down pretty far. The juices helped diminish the "grounds" texture. I, too, used the powder before, and really did not enjoy as much as the grounds. Kind of like coarse ground salt or pepper versus finelt ground; you know it is there, but with coarse ground you get flavor and texture.
    Does that make sense?
    Bottom line, I liked it.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 14,615
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    Dude.
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  • ColbyLang
    ColbyLang Posts: 3,420
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    Looks delicious. Another rub to try! Thanks for sharing 
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
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    Looks delicious
      
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • GoooDawgs
    GoooDawgs Posts: 1,060
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    @YukonRon thanks for posting that rub recipe. I've enjoyed Weber's Coffee rub as I can usually buy 3 massive jars on amazon for $15 total.  But sometimes it's hard to come across on amazon, so this is awesome.  Thanks man!
    Milton, GA 
    XL BGE & FB300
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    Legume said:
    Dude.
    Dude.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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    ColbyLang said:
    Looks delicious. Another rub to try! Thanks for sharing 
    I hope you will enjoy it, thank you for the kind words.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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    johnnyp said:
    Looks delicious
      
    Thank you for the kind words. I have seen your cooks, I am honored.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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    GoooDawgs said:
    @YukonRon thanks for posting that rub recipe. I've enjoyed Weber's Coffee rub as I can usually buy 3 massive jars on amazon for $15 total.  But sometimes it's hard to come across on amazon, so this is awesome.  Thanks man!
    No worries, thank you for investing your time in reading this post. Weber's coffee rub is great, I hope you will find this to be an adequate replacement. I like it better because you can control the pepper content to your liking (adding for me).
    Thank you for the kind words, hoping you will like it.
    .
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • bubbajack
    bubbajack Posts: 1,095
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    I have got to try to low and slow on a tenderloin. If this one tasted as good as the one you made at BB19. Was so tender and melt in your mouth good. Thanks for the rub recipe, this is on my to do list for sure. Just beautiful!
    I drink cheap beer so I can afford good bourbon.

    Salisbury, NC...... XL,Lx3,Mx2,S, MM, Mini BGE, FireDisc x2. Blackstone 22", Offset smoker, weber kettle 22"


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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    YukonRon said:
    Legume said:
    Dude.
    Dude.
    Where's my car?
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    Looks great, Ron.  Well done, well, not well done but done well.  I mean, nice medium rare.
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    bubbajack said:
    I have got to try to low and slow on a tenderloin. If this one tasted as good as the one you made at BB19. Was so tender and melt in your mouth good. Thanks for the rub recipe, this is on my to do list for sure. Just beautiful!
    Thank you for viewing. We liked it, but I will tell you, I was extremely apprehensive on doing this rub, on this cut of beef. It worked out, and we paired it with a 2016 Napa Syrah, which was on the freaking money.
    I recommend a slow roast for this. Smoke with your favorite wood.
    You will not be disappointed.
    BB was a lot of fun again this year.....great seeing you there.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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    nolaegghead said:
    Looks great, Ron.  Well done, well, not well done but done well.  I mean, nice medium rare.
    I get you. I really do, my brother.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 14,615
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    nolaegghead said:
    YukonRon said:
    Legume said:
    Dude.
    Dude.
    Where's my car?
    Check the front lawn.
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    nolaegghead said:
    Looks great, Ron.  Well done, well, not well done but done well.  I mean, nice medium rare.
    I get you. I really do, my brother.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    Legume said:
    nolaegghead said:
    YukonRon said:
    Legume said:
    Dude.
    Dude.
    Where's my car?
    Check the front lawn.
    My front lawn has two. One is on blocks. I started a brakejob 4 years ago, just never got around to finishing it. The goats got out....
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 14,615
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    YukonRon said:
    Legume said:
    nolaegghead said:
    YukonRon said:
    Legume said:
    Dude.
    Dude.
    Where's my car?
    Check the front lawn.
    My front lawn has two. One is on blocks. I started a brakejob 4 years ago, just never got around to finishing it. The goats got out....
    Always the last place people think to look.
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