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Mickey's rub work arounds

rsterman
rsterman Posts: 119
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I am trying to put together a copy of the famous MCR......I was unable to come up with ancho chili powder or instant eXpresso coffee.....ssssooo we have decided to make a bastardized version this first time using eSpresso coffe beans we have and some Penzey's rib that already has ancho chili powder as the main ingredient.....hopefully,we'll get some idea of the taste, and then determine if we should go,to,the trouble of acquiring those 2 ingredients to copy the original more faithfully.....have any of ya'll ever attempted a workaround with this rub?
Berlin, Maryland
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,974
    Personally I just substituted commonly found Mexene Chili Powder.
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  • HDumptyEsq
    HDumptyEsq Posts: 1,095
    I've been thru a gazillion threads trying to find the original. Any pointers or copies around?

    Tony in Brentwood, TN.

    Medium BGE, New Braunfels off-set smoker, 3-burner Charbroiler gasser, mainly used for Eggcessory  storage, old electric upright now used for Amaz-N-Smoker.

    "I like cooking with wine - sometimes I put it in the food." - W. C. Fields

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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    Amazon has it. I found some at a mexican market.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • mahenryak
    mahenryak Posts: 1,324
    henapple said:
    Amazon has it. I found some at a mexican market.
    For Example, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AK1H7JQ/ref=pe_385040_30332190_TE_3p_dp_1

    and http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E5E24A/ref=pe_385040_30332200_TE_item
    LG BGE, KJ Jr, Smokin Bros. Premier 36 and Pizza Party Bollore



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  • Nanook
    Nanook Posts: 846
    I used fine ground espresso coffee, but it's not instant.
    GWN
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    edited June 2014
    HDumptyEsq said:
    I've been thru a gazillion threads trying to find the original. Any pointers or copies around?
    @HDumptyEsq

    Mickey's Coffee Rub (for everything)

    INGREDIENTS: 

    1/4 cup salt 

    1/2 cup brown sugar 

    1/2 cup ancho-chili powder 

    1/2 cup coffee ground very fine or instant expresso

    1/4 cup garlic powder 

    1/4 cup ground black pepper 

    Procedure: 

    1 Mix all and keep in an air tight container. 

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  • HDumptyEsq
    HDumptyEsq Posts: 1,095
    @Eggcelsior. Thank you so much. Copied, pasted and saved. 
    I'll find something to experiment with this weekend.

    Tony in Brentwood, TN.

    Medium BGE, New Braunfels off-set smoker, 3-burner Charbroiler gasser, mainly used for Eggcessory  storage, old electric upright now used for Amaz-N-Smoker.

    "I like cooking with wine - sometimes I put it in the food." - W. C. Fields

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  • NDG
    NDG Posts: 2,432
    edited June 2014
    I just made my first batch on Saturday.  I see you mentioned Penzeys . . .thats where I got my ancho chili and the pricing was cheap.  I got the instant ground espresso at Krogers.  Here is the ratios I used:

    SMALL BATCH - EQUAL PART INGREDIENTS:
    • Equal Part:   Instant Expresso Ground Coffee & Brown Sugar &  Ancho Chili Powder
    • ½ Part:    Black Pepper & Kosher Salt & Garlic Powder
    ~ Don't worry on exact, just close on measurement.

    Mickey's Coffee Rub
    FULL BATCH INGREDIENTS: 
    1/4 cup salt 
    1/2 cup brown sugar 
    1/2 cup ancho-chili powder 
    1/2 cup expresso ground (very fine) Coffee. (Has red,yellow&green label)
    1/4 cup garlic powder 
    1/4 cup ground black pepper 
    Procedure: 
    1 Mix all and keep in an air tight container.

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    Columbus, OH

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  • scootr2200
    scootr2200 Posts: 23
    I was able to pick up some Ancho Chili Powder at the Fresh Market in Asheville, NC yesterday... I would assume they would all have it depending on their size of the store.

    It was $5.99 for a 2 oz (or more) jar.

    Mickey
    Western NC Egger since January 2014

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,693
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    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). 

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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    edited June 2014
    I've never even SEEN a HEB store. I can get ancho easily, but not for that price!

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • travisstrick
    travisstrick Posts: 5,002
    People, everything can be found at penzies.com for super cheap.
    Be careful, man! I've got a beverage here.
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
    You can substitute any chili powder or hot Hungarian paprika, just keep in mind that many of the chili powder mixes have salt.
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    travisstrick said:
    People, everything can be found at penzies.com for super cheap.
    I never found Penzey's "cheap". 1 lb of ancho pwdr is $14+ plus shipping. 

    My local spice store has it for $12.44 a pound. Plus shipping.

    And $12 at the Spice House.

    HEB wins!! If I had a HEB. :(

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    travisstrick said:

    People, everything can be found at penzies.com for super cheap.

    Everything?
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • travisstrick
    travisstrick Posts: 5,002
    For fucks sake! Cheap not the cheapest. Look it up on amazon to put it in perspective.
    Be careful, man! I've got a beverage here.
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    travisstrick said:
    For fucks sake! Cheap not the cheapest. Look it up on amazon to put it in perspective.
    Nice. Thanks.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    travisstrick said:

    For fucks sake! Cheap not the cheapest. Look it up on amazon to put it in perspective.

    Damn...day drinking?
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    Penzeys is cheap for me. As fresh as it is, it can't be beat for what I can find locally.
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  • travisstrick
    travisstrick Posts: 5,002
    Forgive me. My wife had been "strongly encouraging" me to get my anus inspected for pinworms (I'm not kidding) and I took it out of you two.
    Be careful, man! I've got a beverage here.
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  • travisstrick
    travisstrick Posts: 5,002
    I have a doc apt in the morning.
    Be careful, man! I've got a beverage here.
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
    Scoot around on the carpet on your front paws and butt...I mean arms, it's a little temporary relief.   Learned that trick from the pets. 
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  • stevethegreat
    stevethegreat Posts: 247
    +1 for penzeys. I have one 15 minutes away.
    Steve
    Outside of Appleton, WI - MBGE, LBGE
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