Café Rub

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon ground espresso
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
• 1 teaspoon unsweet cocoa power
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Grind all ingredients into a loose powder.

Why It Works

The coffee and smokey chili combonation is complimented by the maple sweetness.

Usage / Pairing

Steaks, Pork, Grilled , Smoked Brisket, Tri-Tip

Used in Other Recipes

• Café Rub Tri-Tip
• Café Rub Elk Backstrap