Dry Rub Recipes
This is a variation of Bobby Flay's Coffe Rub recipe
COFFEE RUBBED RIB_EYE
Ingredients
Coffee Rub:
1/4 cup ancho chili powder
1/4 cup finely ground espresso
1 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons Japone peppers chopped fine
2 bone-in or boneless rib-eye steaks, 2-inches thick, approximately 1 1/2 pounds each
Canola or olive oil
Salt and coarsely ground black pepper
Directions
Combine all spices in a bowl.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Preheat a cast iron pan over high heat. Brush each side of the steak with oil and then season each side liberally with salt and pepper. Rub 2 tablespoons of the coffee rub onto 1 side of each steak. Cook the steak, rub side down until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the steak over, cook for 2 minutes and then transfer to a baking sheet and cook in the oven to medium-rare doneness, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
2 - 4 servings
This recipe can be used for any type of beef. Recipe courtesy Chris Nielsen at Marlowe's Ribs in Memphis, TN
MARLOWE'S BLACK MAGIC RUB
Ingredients:
2 cups onion powder
2 cups garlic powder
1 cup cayenne pepper
1/2 cup white pepper
1/2 cup black pepper
1 cup dried thyme
1 cup dried oregano
2 cups table salt
1 cup paprika
1 cup ground cumin
Directions
- Combine all spices in a bowl.
- Rub well into meat. Place in a plastic bag and place in the refrigerator for 1 - 6 hours.
- Cook your favorite way,according to the cut of beef.

