Cocoa Rub Recipe
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Cocoa Rub

By: jcjeffers 
"This spicy, chocolate rub is excellent for chicken, steaks, thick chops and spare ribs. You can also add it to chili and hearty, thick soups."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (19)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 cup
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Stir the salt, cocoa powder, white sugar, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined. Store in an airtight container.
  2. To use, rub 2 to 3 teaspoons of the spice mixture onto a serving of meat, and let stand at least 10 minutes before cooking.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 26 | Total Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2011 by RMSR   view full review
I made it this way: 1 tsp. each of salt, cocoa powder & instant espresso powder, 2 TBsps....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2008 by Christine M   view full review
Nice blend of flavors! And it still leaves room to add more heat if you want to. I used about...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2012 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I've heard a lot of good things about cocoa rubs and was eager to try this. The taste of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2009 by L. Sullivan   view full review
Holy Cow! This rub is the best thing to pass my taste buds in years! We used it on pork and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2010 by MilTay   view full review
Great Flavor! Used on grilled brisket and even on the charred (aka burnt) pieces it still was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2012 by Ms.Shore   view full review
This is a great rub on just about anyting! If you use this and it still doesn't come out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2011 by tracy m.   view full review
I halved the recipe and it made enough for 4 chicken breasts. Served "cocoa rubbed" chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2009 by kxo   view full review
I was worried this would be too spicy, but I used this on a roast and it was awesome. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2009 by abrooks   view full review
Wow! This rub was so tasty! I put it on thin slices of chicken and fried in olive oil. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2012 by microwavequeen   view full review
Great flavor

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