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Smoky Sweet Coffee Rub (for beef & pork)

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Updated: Jul 9, 2023

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This simple Smoky Sweet Coffee Rub recipe is perfect for steak, brisket, ribs, pork tenderloin, even burgers!  Rich notes of dark roast coffee, brown sugar and a little kick from chili and cayenne in this BBQ dry rub will ensure your spot as this summer’s master of the grill.

 

Smoky Sweet Coffee Rub for beef & pork in a silver bowl

 

What You Need To Make Smoky Sweet Coffee Rub

  • dark roast coffee
  • brown sugar
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • smoked paper paprika
  • salt
  • cracked pepper
  • chili powder
  • ground cayenne

 

Smoky Sweet Coffee Rub Ingredients

The way we love coffee at our house is no secret.  Morning coffee, afternoon coffee, coffee with friends, even dessert coffee.  You name it.  We enjoy it.  So the idea of a coffee dry rub was bound to catch our attention as way to add a little pizzazz to our backyard grilling.

 

And while this easy Smoky Sweet Coffee won’t have your cookout favorites tasting like a full-bodied cup of joe, it does add a deep, subtle tone to any protein that’s only complimented by a light touch of brown sugar, garlic and the kick of chili and cayenne.

 

Smoky Sweet Coffee Rub mixed in silver bowl

 

Summer is calling.  So fire up the grill and bring the joy with a generous coat of this coffee rub to your grill go-tos.  When you serve them up richly crusted, tender and juicy, you’ll be so glad you did!

 

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Smoky Sweet Coffee Rub with ribs

 

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Smoky Sweet Coffee Rub mixed in silver bowl

Smoky Sweet Coffee Rub

This simple Smoky Sweet Coffee Rub recipe is perfect for steak, brisket, ribs, pork tenderloin, even burgers!
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Recipe, grilling
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Author: Stacey | SouthernDiscourse.com

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon ground dark roast or espresso coffee
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne
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Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix all ingredients together well. Use immediately by gently rubbing into the surface of brisket, steaks, ribs, pork chops, pork tenderloin, or mixing into burgers. Store in an air tight container with other spices.
Smoky Sweet Coffee Rub mixed in silver bowl
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This simple Smoky Sweet Coffee Rub recipe is perfect for steak, brisket, ribs, pork tenderloin, even burgers! Bring the yum to your next backyard BBQ. #coffeerubrecipe #grillingrecipe #coffeedryrub #bestdryrubrecipe

This simple Smoky Sweet Coffee Rub recipe is perfect for steak, brisket, ribs, pork tenderloin, even burgers! Bring the yum to your next backyard BBQ. #coffeerubrecipe #grillingrecipe #coffeedryrub #bestdryrubrecipe

 

This simple Smoky Sweet Coffee Rub recipe is perfect for steak, brisket, ribs, pork tenderloin, even burgers! Bring the yum to your next backyard BBQ. #coffeerubrecipe #grillingrecipe #coffeedryrub #bestdryrubrecipe

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  1. Avatar photoAnn

    October 9, 2022 at 7:21 pm

    5 stars
    Hands down the best recipe. We use it on any kind of meat; chicken is by far our favorite!

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    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      October 13, 2022 at 10:40 am

      Hi, Ann! Wow! This made my day! I am just tickled you are enjoying it. Thank you so very much!

      Reply
  2. Avatar photokhloe Handlin

    March 9, 2023 at 11:29 am

    is it okay to put mustard on before the dry seasonings then leave it in the fridge overnight?

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    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      March 10, 2023 at 10:43 am

      Hi, Khloe! I have never tried it with the coffee rub. I do use a similar method with mustard here. https://southerndiscourse.com/the-perfect-peppered-pork-loin/ If you give it a go, let me know!

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    • Avatar photobaltisraul

      August 24, 2023 at 7:36 am

      With beef and pork you can leave in fridge overnight. With chicken you can change the texture and as a result the flavor. I would stick to a max of 6 hours with chicken.

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