Coffee Rub

From EatingWell: May/June 2007 — Subscribe Now!

Coffee can be used as a great way to start your day...or end it, at the grill. The dark and toasty undertones from the coffee in this dry rub pair well with dark meats. Any freshly ground coffee beans will work; choose dark roast for the biggest coffee flavor or a lighter roast if you're looking for something a little more subtle. Use on: Chicken thighs, duck, beef, lamb

About 1 cup

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

1/2 cup finely ground coffee
1/4 cup coarsely ground pepper
3 tablespoons kosher salt

Preparation

Mix coffee, pepper and salt together in a small bowl. Measure out 2 tablespoons of the rub. Using your hands, rub it evenly onto 1 1/2 pounds (6 servings) of your chosen protein just before grilling.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

Follow the marinating times, cooking times and temperatures below for juicy, perfect grilling results.
EXTRA-FIRM TOFU
30 minutes to overnight
2-3 minutes per side
SALMON FILLET
30 minutes
3-5 minutes per side
CHICKEN BREAST boneless, skinless
2 hours to overnight
6-8 minutes per side; 165°F
CHICKEN THIGHS boneless, skinless
2 hours to overnight
6-8 minutes per side; 165°F
CHICKEN THIGHS bone-in, skinless
2 hours to overnight
15-25 minutes, turning occasionally; 165°F
DUCK BREAST boneless, skinless
2 hours to overnight
4-8 minutes per side; 150°F
PORK CHOPS bone-in, 3/4" thick
2 hours to overnight
3-4 minutes per side; 145°F
PORK TENDERLOIN
2 hours to overnight
14-16 minutes, turning occasionally; 145°F
FLANK STEAK
2 hours to overnight
6-8 minutes per side; 140°F for medium
STRIP STEAK bone-in, 3/4"-1" thick
2 hours to overnight
4-5 minutes per side; 140°F for medium
LAMB LOIN CHOPS
2 hours to overnight
5-6 minutes per side; 145°F for medium
*All cooking times based on medium-high grill temperature and cooking with the grill lid closed.

Nutrition

Per teaspoon: 5 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 382 mg sodium; 29 mg potassium.

Exchanges: free food