Looking for something different to do with my monster T-bone steaks, I came across this recipe for a Californian-style, coffee-based rub for beef.
I was very skeptical at first, but this easy recipe proofed to be just what I was looking for.
Ingredients
These ingredients would be enough for 4 large steaks:
- 2 Tbsp finely ground coffee
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Maldon salt
- 1 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder (or granulated garlic)
- 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Some soy sauce to cover the steaks
- Steaks
Method
Mix all the ingredients, except for the meat and the soy sauce, well together in a small bowl.
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Cover the steak with soy sauce either by using a brush or by putting some soy sauce in a plate and dipping the steak in the sauce.
Rub generously with the mixture.
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Seal the steaks on hot coals and then cook further on medium coals until the steaks are medium to rare.
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We enjoyed this with a grilled vegetable salad, some potatoes and a nice bottle of Kreatuur from De Kleine Wijn Koöp.
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I’m adding this recipe to my Back to Basics page.