A delicious BBQ rub with an earthy taste that’s ideal for beef, chicken and hearty fish dishes alike. Sugar-free and special diet friendly too!

This recipe incorporates Lion’s Mane mushrooms, known for boosting memory and focus, alongside Cordyceps militaris, an adaptogenic herb known to support resilience and energy optimization.

Ingredients

The dark flavors in this rub make it perfect for steak seasoning, but its intense mix also works wonders with poultry, fish and root vegetables. Try it in Convection Roast Chicken recipes or as a seasoning for Smoked Lamb Leg!

Ingredients used to create this rub can all be found at your local grocery store. Instead of the high salt content found in many commercial rubs, this one focuses on creating amazing flavor profiles using spices instead. What sets this one apart is using coffee as an enhancer rather than as the main flavor source itself.

Coffee-flavored rubs make an incredible crust for steak, much like what’s found at steakhouse restaurants. Their flavors work to tenderize while cooking and seal in juices while creating that signature steakhouse taste without spending more on dining out! A perfect way to achieve that steakhouse flavor at home without breaking the bank!

Though this rub owes its flavor primarily to spices, ground coffee beans add thickness and richness that ties in perfectly with other bold flavors. You can purchase whole coffee beans or grind up instant coffee granules until you achieve the right consistency.

Once all of the spices have been combined, add in coffee beans by stirring. You could also use used grounds from brewed cups of coffee; though fresh-roasted coffee beans will yield superior results. Sugar in this rub is entirely optional; honey or another natural sweetener could provide just as satisfying an experience!

This rub is easy to make and can be mixed together quickly in a bowl. For optimal flavor, we suggest grinding up whole spices prior to adding them; doing this will be more cost effective and save money in the long run by not purchasing ground versions of same spices. Once finished, this delicious spice rub can remain stored away in your pantry and used whenever desired to give meat delicious, deep flavors!

Preparation

Dry rubs have long been used to add flavor and texture to meats, but this one takes things one step further by using coffee along with other aromatic spices for an intensely aromatic and umami rich experience. Perfect for adding unique bitter notes to steaks or other hearty proteins and great as an effective seasoning blend for vegetables that can withstand the charring of a grill, this mix combines coffee with mushroom powder, brown sugar and black pepper for an ideal sweet, spicy, earthy and bitter combination that enhances other savory ingredients without tasting like coffee itself.

This dry rub is easy to make and works equally well when cooking at low or high heat, fast. It works especially well when used on smoked meats such as our Smoked Sirloin Steak recipe as well as pork tenderloin or turkey breast in this slow cooker recipe. Furthermore, it serves as an excellent herb crust for fish dishes or drizzled over vegetable dishes that stand up well to charring on the grill such as our Roasted Cauliflower or Grilled Brussel Sprouts recipes.

Coffee and mushrooms combine to produce an intensely savory, earthy and bitter flavor when added to beef, complementing other savory tastes in the dish and intensifying them further. Coffee provides a balanced bitterness to cut through fatty richness of steak while mushroom powder contributes an earthy grassiness that adds complexity and depth of taste to overall profile of flavor profile. Brown sugar and plenty of black pepper balance savory notes while providing welcome spice while salt heightens and intensifies flavors throughout.

Making Coffee Mushroom Rub: Ingredients can be combined in a small bowl before being stored in an airtight jar and kept cool, dark environment for best results. Properly stored, this versatile rub will last several months when stored appropriately – great for beef as well as pairing well with chicken, pork and hearty fish like this Smoked Salmon Recipe. Additionally, its sugar-free, low-carb and special diet friendly formulation.

Cooking

Coffee mushroom rub is an easy, delicious addition to any BBQ, adding intense flavor that pairs beautifully with meat, hearty fish and vegetables alike. Plus, its sugar-free and low FODMAP composition means its ingredients are easy to find at any store!

To begin making the rub, start by grinding whole coffee beans finely using either a spice grinder or coffee grinder. Pre-ground coffee, instant coffee granules or even leftover ground coffee from your morning cup are also suitable options. Combine all the finely ground coffee with other ingredients until they’re evenly distributed before giving this mix a light drizzle of oil or butter to help adhere it to food items.

Brown sugar in this rub is used to balance out its strong coffee flavor and create a caramelized crust on whatever surface it is applied. Mushrooms provide umami flavor while fennel seeds and black pepper provide balance and spice – producing a combination that’s slightly sweet but intensely aromatic and savory; ideal for beef, chicken, pork or lamb dishes.

Coffee-rubbed steak is an easy and delectable recipe to serve at backyard BBQs or special family dinners, perfect for convenient last-minute prep! All the ingredients needed can be found in any pantry; making the rub ahead of time for added ease is ideal, and works well with both rare and well-done cuts of meat. Pair this dish with earthy root vegetables such as carrots and rutabagas that can handle being on the grill, or bittersweet cruciferous vegetables like kohlrabi for optimal results; for added health benefits serve it alongside baked sweet potato wedges which offer healthy alternatives to fast-food fast food.

Storage

Coffee mushroom rub is an all-purpose seasoning ideal for meat, vegetables and tofu dishes alike. When stored properly it can last several months without spoiling. For optimal results store it in an airtight container in a cool dark location to preserve its flavors and textures as well as avoid moisture to prevent oxidization.

If you want to try making your own coffee mushroom rub, using fresh ingredients free from chemicals is key to creating delicious results. Experiment with different spices and herbs until you find one you enjoy most; maybe try adding fennel seeds for their sweet, licorice taste or dried rosemary for its fragrant scent and aroma.

Add turmeric or rooibos tea blends for an alternative source of caffeine that won’t derail your day – they offer milder energy boost than coffee and tea but still may give an effective energy boost!

Make Your Own Mushroom Rub Apply the same technique used to grow mushrooms in a terrarium to making your own mushroom rub, with one key difference being you will need same-day, used coffee grounds from local coffee shops as they will typically be discarded anyway and corrugated cardboard for breathing space, or purchase it at gardening or home improvement stores.

Our mushroom coffee powder contains powerful antioxidants and immune boosters such as Cordyceps fungi renowned for enhancing exercise performance and oxygen uptake, and Turkey Tail adaptogen which reduces stress and fatigue. Together they offer an earthy pick-me-up to support focus and vitality.