Java Rub

A wonderful rub for beef. Especially for quality steaks. I have given this as Christmas gifts. Either in 1/4 or 1/3 cup jars each.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 6  tablespoons  fine ground espresso coffee
• 2  tablespoons kosher salt
• 2  tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons  spanish sweet paprika (or smoky)
• 2  teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 2  teaspoons garlic powder
• 2  teaspoons onion powder
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon ground coriander
• 1  teaspoon  unsweetened cocoa powder (quality cocoa)

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients.
2. Store in an airtight jar away from heat and light.
3. Will keep up to 6 months.
4. Use 2-3 teaspoons per pound of meat.
5. For extra flavor, toast whole peppercorns, cumin & coriander seeds then grind them yourself.