This easy-to-make seasoning mixture gives meat a spicy, slightly sweet flavor. Apply a thin coating before grilling beef, pork or lamb. Or use as a condiment to season the meat once you’ve carved and portioned it.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup finely ground dark-roast coffee
  • ¼ cup ancho chile powder
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar, tightly packed
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

      180 calories; 3 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 39 grams carbohydrates; 8 grams dietary fiber; 28 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 901 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

About 1 cup, enough for 4 to 6 large steaks

Preparation

  1. In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients thoroughly, massaging the mixture with your fingers to break down the dark brown sugar into fine crystals.
  2. Liberally sprinkle a thin layer of the rub onto the steak, then pat it in with your fingers so it adheres.

5 minutes

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