Excerpted from How to Grill by Steven Raichlen, (Workman Publishing). Reprinted with permission.
Java Rub
Coffee may seem like an odd ingredient for a rub, but competition ‘que heads use it and win big with it. The bittersweet flavor of the coffee rub goes great on beef (especially brisket) and pork. Use 2 to 3 teaspoons per pound of meat. For extra flavor start with the same quantity of whole peppercorns and cumin and coriander seeds and toast them and grind them yourself.
 6 Tablespoons ground coffee
2 Tablespoons coarse salt
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
2 Tablespoons sweet paprika
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder.
Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to mix. (Actually, your fingers work better for mixing than a spoon or whisk does.) Store the rub in an airtight jar away from heat and light; it will keep for at least 6 months.
 
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