Origin

Coffee rub is a dry spice blend that takes its name from the ingredient that sets it apart from other blends: coffee. It is a culinary preparation used to season and marinate meats before cooking, providing a unique richness and depth of flavor that complements beef and pork particularly well, but can also be used with poultry or game. Our recipe - based on coriander, onion, paprika, cinnamon, pepper, chilli - offers a complex balance between sweetness, spiciness, acidity and coffee bitterness, to transform a simple dish into a rich and nuanced gastronomic experience.

Using Coffee Rub

The main use of coffee rub is to season meat before cooking. The method is simple: generously rub your spice mixture onto the surface of the meat and let it sit, ideally for a few hours or even overnight, before cooking. This resting time allows the flavors to penetrate deep into the meat, giving it a rich taste and a caramelized outer crust when cooking.

Why Use our Coffee Rub?

Coffee, thanks to its natural acidity and bitter notes, acts as a natural meat tenderizer, breaking down muscle fibers for a more tender texture. Additionally, the heat transforms the sugar into a slightly sweet crust, while the chili and pepper add a subtle heat that balances the sweetness. Salt intensifies the flavors, and spices like coriander, onion, garlic, and paprika add aromatic complexity. Cinnamon, with its warm, slightly sweet note, adds an extra dimension that pairs well with the earthy notes of coffee.

Tips for Use

Dosage: For optimal seasoning, use approximately one tablespoon of coffee rub for each pound (approximately 450g) of meat. Adjust according to your tastes.

Resting Time: Let the seasoned meat sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour, ideally longer, for best results.

Cooking: Coffee rub is particularly suited to direct heat cooking methods, such as grilling or roasting, which can maximize the formation of a flavorful, caramelized crust.

Variations: Feel free to adjust the basic recipe according to your personal preferences. You can vary the proportions of spices or add other ingredients according to your tastes.

In short, our coffee rub is a mixture of Versatile and flavor-rich spice that can transform grilled or roasted meats into exquisite dishes. Its balanced composition of coffee, spices, and sugar provides a unique depth of taste, while tenderizing the meat for a perfectly tender texture. By following a few easy-to-use tips, you can easily integrate this coffee rub into your culinary repertoire and impress your guests with tasty and original dishes.