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Uncle Buc's Coffee Meat Rub

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"A stimulating rub for meat that is easily made with ingredients you probably already have. Excellent on porterhouse steaks, and pretty good on chicken and lamb." — MTKRIZMAN

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2 tablespoons ground coffee beans
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin

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Directions

Preheat the oven broiler. Place the ground coffee on a sheet of aluminum foil, and place about 6 inches from the heat source. Broil for about 45 seconds, shaking the foil about every 10 seconds, or whenever you see smoke.
In a small bowl, stir together the coffee, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and cumin. Rub into steaks, or pound in with a meat mallet. Grill as desired.

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This worked out GREAT! I rubbed it on chicken quarters & grilled it. The guys at the firehouse absolutely loved it...which was a surprise because when they saw me broiling the coffee & adding it to the mix I heard several cries of "I'm not eating that". So, word to the wise...if you're making this for a picky eater, assemble the ingredients out of sight.

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May 02, 2008

Good. Quite peppery, according to my son, but my husband and I enjoyed it. Used it on the rib-eyes.

—Michelle Bovenkamp

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Apr 09, 2005

I use Uncle Buc's Coffee meat rub on fish and beef over an open grill and my family just loves the result.

—KENDRICK2

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Apr 15, 2012

A good rub should be a blend of ingredients that all marry to form a unique flavor all its own. So many are kept secret for that very reason. This was not the case here, unfortunately. While the coffee was not apparent at all, the same can’t be said for the cumin, which was too bold. Too much pepper as well.

—naples34102

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May 23, 2008

an outstanding rub. I used whole crushed cumin for some extra zip. I used this on a pork cut in the Philippines called "Liempo" (a pork belly cut) that resembles a giant, 10 ounce piece of bacon (though uncured). Put it on overnight, and qued it the next day. It was unreal!! My guests, (all Filipinos) could not believe how good it was, and begged me for the recipe, which I did not tell!! As they say here, "Secret!!"

—Joaquin

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Apr 06, 2011

This was an interesting rub! I used it on beef for beef & broccli and it was a hit! Will make again to keep some on hand.

—Tia Dot

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Nov 11, 2007

Strong flavor, but it still manages not to overpower the meat. The crust it created was yummy!

—Jaden B

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Aug 10, 2006

Used this rub on a roast I slow smoked on the grill. People couldn't quite put their finger on one of the ingredients (the coffee), and they LOVED it. I will definately use this rub again.

—Al Schrank

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Nutrition

Calories
11 kcal
< 1%

Carbohydrates
2.1 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.3 g
< 1%

Fiber
0.7 g
3%

Protein
0.5 g
< 1%

Sodium
1444 mg
58%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Uncle Buc's Coffee Meat Rub

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 11
Calories from Fat: 3

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.3g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 1444mg 58 %
** Potassium 75mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 2.1g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
Protein 0.5g < 1 %
** Sugars 0.1g
** Vitamin A 2 %
** Vitamin C 1 %
** Calcium 2 %
** Iron 13 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin 1 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium 4 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.