Here's an interesting and flavorful steak rub I came across last week on http://thelemonbowl.com. This recipe combines coffee, peppercorns, brown sugar, and spices for a wonderful flavor, texture, color, and crust. The recipe author suggested using a sirloin cut, but I just used what we had (honestly can't remember the exact cut I used - it was a big, thin cut that Michael bought). I don't see any reason you couldn't use it on any cut of steak, though.
Coffee Steak Rub
Ingredients
- 1½ lb sirloin steak
- 2 T. coffee beans – finely ground
- 2 T. black peppercorns – freshly cracked
- ½ T. salt
- 1 T. brown sugar
- 1 T. garlic powder
- 1(1/2) T. smoked paprika
-½ T. (1/2 t.) cayenne
(I used a little less paprika/cayenne than the original recipe)
Directions:
1. Pre-heat grill on high.
2. Combine coffee through cayenne in a small bowl to create spice rub.
3. Coat the sirloin evenly with the spice mixture and let sit for 20 minutes or so at room temperature. (Cold meat on a hot grill will shrink.)
4. Grill for 5-7 minutes per side, turning once, for medium-rare. Cook more or less based on preference.
5. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing to allow juices to re-distribute. (I served with my spinach pesto polenta - watch for this recipe soon!).
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