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Java Blend Dry Rub
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More from FoodIf you thought coffee was just for drinking, think again. Both ground coffee and cocoa powder lend a savory depth to most types of meat. Java rubs can vary widely in their ethnic influences. Consider adding cardamom (Middle Eastern), cinnamon (Asian) or chili powder (Southwestern). Chocolate with chilies is a classic Mexican pairing.
This rub is great on chicken breasts, beef brisket, pork tenderloin, pork chops, baby back ribs or spare ribs.
Start to finish: 10 minutes
Yield: about 1 1/2 cups
1/2 cup packed dark or light brown sugar
1/4 cup ancho chili powder
1/3 cup finely ground espresso (not instant)
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
Combine all ingredients in a spice mill or blender and grind to a coarse powder. Store in a clean, airtight container. Store in the freezer for three to four months.
— Recipe adapted from Jim Tarantino's "Marinades, Rubs, Brines, Cures & Glazes," Ten Speed Press, 2006
— The Associated Press
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