{"id":14172,"date":"2011-09-30T09:32:59","date_gmt":"2011-09-30T13:32:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/?p=14172"},"modified":"2011-09-30T09:32:59","modified_gmt":"2011-09-30T13:32:59","slug":"coffee-and-cocoa-rub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/2011\/09\/coffee-and-cocoa-rub\/","title":{"rendered":"Coffee and Cocoa Rub"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/coffee_cocoa_rub.jpg\" data-rel=\"attachment-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14349\" title=\"Coffee and Cocoa Rub\" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/coffee_cocoa_rub-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/coffee_cocoa_rub-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/coffee_cocoa_rub-449x300.jpg 449w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/coffee_cocoa_rub.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> You all know that I love a good <a title=\"Thoughts on dry rubs\" href=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/2009\/03\/thoughts-on-dry-rubs\/\">rub down<\/a>. Personally I&#8217;ll take a well rubbed hunk of animal over a marinated one any day of the week.<\/p>\n<p>And twice on Sundays please.<\/p>\n<p>Because of this I&#8217;m constantly creating new rubs and trying out different seasoning combos.<\/p>\n<p>One that I couldn&#8217;t get out of my head was using coffee grounds in the rub.<\/p>\n<p>If we had a compost pile or actually planted things around the house, those coffee grinds would be put to good use. \u00a0For now they end up getting tossed and I feel like that is such a waste. \u00a0I&#8217;ve been looking for new uses for them.<\/p>\n<p>Some are to eat and some are <a title=\"Oatmeal Mask\" href=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/2011\/08\/oatmeal-mask\/\">for the body<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I decided to try out some of the grounds in a rub and both of us were pretty pleased with the results.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Andrea&#8217;s Coffee and Cocoa Dry Rub<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1TBSP Coffee Grounds (whatever you used that morning is fine)<\/li>\n<li>1TBSP Unsweetened Cocoa Powder<\/li>\n<li>2tsp Garlic Powder<\/li>\n<li>1TBSP Brown Sugar<\/li>\n<li>3tsp Chili Powder<\/li>\n<li>2tsp Smoked Paprika<\/li>\n<li>Pinch Salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Combine all ingredients in a bowl and use on chicken, beef, or pork. \u00a0You can even use this on veggies or tofu!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/grilled_flank_steak_tacos.jpg\" data-rel=\"attachment-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-14351\" title=\"Flank Steak tacos\" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/grilled_flank_steak_tacos-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/grilled_flank_steak_tacos-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/grilled_flank_steak_tacos-449x300.jpg 449w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/grilled_flank_steak_tacos.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>I&#8217;ve used this rub on a rack of ribs and also on some flank steak. \u00a0I prefer it on the steak! \u00a0It gave the steak an very lovely deep color as it grilled, along with providing a nice crust on the outside.<\/p>\n<p>I fought Scott over the crispy ends! \u00a0We made tacos with the flank steak, grilling up some onions and peppers on the side.<\/p>\n<p>You can also add a bit of oil to the rub to make a paste and use that on veggies or tofu, cooking them however you choose.<\/p>\n<p>The coffee provided more color than it did flavor but the combo of coffee and cocoa did provide a more intense beef taste.<\/p>\n<p>If you drink coffee, try using the grounds in recipes and experiment a little.<\/p>\n<p>And if you&#8217;re going to be getting in some grilling because you&#8217;re not ready to let that go just yet, give this rub a try!<\/p>\n<p><em>Have fun guys, and remember, always play with your food! 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