Coffee Rub

Ingredients

• 0.25 cups ground coffee
• 0.25 cups dark brown sugar
• 2 tbsp kosher salt
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. Combine the ground coffee, dark brown sugar, kosher salt, paprika, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Whisk until evenly blended, breaking up any sugar clumps.
2. For use as a rub, pat meat dry. Lightly oil if desired, then apply 1–1.5 tbsp rub per pound, coating all sides and pressing to adhere.
3. Let sit 15–30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate up to 24 hours for deeper flavor, then cook by your preferred method.
4. Store leftover rub in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 1 month.