Kona Coffee Rub
Elevate your grilling game with this irresistible Kona Coffee Rub, a bold and flavorful blend that brings the rich allure of finely ground Kona coffee to your favorite meats. Perfect for steak, pork, or chicken, this versatile rub combines the earthy depth of coffee with the sweetness of dark brown sugar, the smoky warmth of paprika, and a kick of cayenne pepper. Rounded out with touches of garlic, onion, and cinnamon, it creates a perfectly balanced seasoning that transforms ordinary cuts into gourmet creations. With only 5 minutes of prep time, this homemade spice blend is a quick and delicious way to enhance your barbecue, pan-seared specials, or roasted dishes. Make a batch, store it in an airtight container, and savor the robust flavors every time you fire up the kitchen or grill!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Kona coffee, finely ground
- 2 tablespoons Dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the Kona coffee, dark brown sugar, paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and ground cinnamon.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly with a whisk or fork until evenly combined.
Store the rub in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for longer shelf life.
To use, generously apply the rub to your choice of meat (such as steak, pork, or chicken) before grilling, pan-searing, or roasting.
Let the rubbed meat rest for 15–30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate before cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1788 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 339 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
