Coffee Rubbed Steak/Brisket/Beef

[HornGrandioso]

Ok, what is up with this? What does it do? How does it not make your steak taste like a burnt cup of starbucks?

Apparently many 5-star restaurants do this.

Enlighten me.

 

[HoustonHorn]

I don't know, and I don't like coffee, but La Vista in Houston has a coffee, cumin, cinnamon crusted pork tenderloin that is glorious.

Glorious.

I know that coffee is often mixed with chocolate and it supposedly enhances the flavor of the chocolate.

 

[Roger]

Central Market has a coffee ground rubbed eye of round in the deli department that they make there. I don't care for it but I see how someone else might.

 

[DallasCowpoke]

I found this recipe HG. Sounds like the main objective is a crunchy crust.

Sounds odd I admit, but there's been plenty of other recipes I've run across that at first blush, seemed like there was no way they'd be good, but after trying, became a regular in my rotation.

I think I'd add a few more things to this basic rub to deepen the flavors, but I'm gonna give this a try ASAP.
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FOR THE COFFEE RUB
• 1/2 cup coarsely ground coffee beans
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 1/4 cup coarsely ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar

FOR THE STEAKS
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 4 (8-ounce) New York or rib eye steaks


Directions
Preheat the oven to 400°F.

To make the dry rub, place the coffee, salt, pepper, and brown sugar in a small bowl and toss gently with a fork to combine.

To make the steaks, heat the canola oil in a large, heavy, oven-proof skillet (preferably cast-iron) over high heat until almost smoking. Pat the steaks dry with paper towels and generously and evenly coat all sides with the coffee rub, pressing it in a bit. Any leftover rub can be stored in the freezer for another time. Sear well to form a good crust, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Don't panic if the steaks look a little charred, that's what you're going for and will ensure lots of flavor. Transfer the skillet to the hot oven and cook 5 to 7 minutes for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. Remove to a platter and let the meat rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

 

[Mack Tripper]

Backstreet Cafe in Houston has been doing a coffee crusted steak for a while, and it is pretty good.

 

[HornGrandioso]

Is there a noticeable caffeine effect?

 

[foxyhorn]

I had a coffee crusted filet at the Glass Wall in Houston and loved it.

 

[Basketball Jones]

I use a recipe from one of Bobby Flay's cookbooks for this, and it is great

 

[HornGrandioso]

I just rubbed a bunch of fresh ground coffee on two gorgeous, thick strips. That felt really weird.

This better work!!!

Will report back.

 

[bozo_casanova]

I love doing sugar rubs, but in the skillet, they smoke nasty

 

[HornGrandioso]

I'm a believer. No pics, but man oh man were those awesome.

 

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[Ralphie]

Cafe Annie in Houston does this. Glorious.

 

[Tailgate]

Is this bubba's version of red bull?