Coffee Cocoa Steak Rub Recipe | Bold Steakhouse Crust
Coffee and Cocoa Steak Rub
This coffee and cocoa rub is built to create a deep, aggressive crust on steak. The combination of espresso, cocoa, and spice enhances the natural flavor of the meat while delivering a steakhouse-quality bark under high heat.
Recipe Details
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Rest Time: 30 to 45 minutes
Cook Time: 6 to 10 minutes
Total Time: About 40 to 55 minutes
Yield: Enough for 1 to 2 steaks
Category: Dry Rub
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Ingredients
1 tbsp finely ground espresso
1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine espresso, cocoa powder, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Lightly coat the steak with olive oil.
- Press the rub evenly onto all sides of the steak.
- Let the steak rest at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes before cooking.
- Author
- Chef Bryant
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 10 minutes
- Servings
- 1-2
- Category
Dry Rub
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp finely ground espresso
- 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Gemelli Steak Grille
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine espresso, cocoa powder, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Lightly coat the steak with olive oil.
- Press the rub evenly onto all sides of the steak.
- Let the steak rest at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes before cooking.