Aromatic Spiced Coffee Rub for Meat

Ingredients

• 8 whole star anise
• 6 cloves
• 4 tablespoons whole coffee beans
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon pink peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon white peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 2 tablespoons gray salt
• 1 tablespoon muscovado sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. 1

   Grind the spices together in a spice grinder, careful to let the contents settle before removing the lid.

2. 2

   Mix well in a bowl with salt, sugar, and garlic powder.

3. 3

   Rub on beef roast or venison and let sit for at least 2 hours.

4. 4

   Roast the meat as directed by your recipe.

5. 5

   [Chef’s Note: This rub can also be used for grilling meats such as beef, chicken, duck and pork, although the coffee flavor will be quite strong if the meat is not slow-roasted. For grilling, it is suggested using only 2 tablespoons of coffee beans, and using the rub as a seasoning, rather than completely covering the meat.].