Coffee as food?

[solost]

Thanks! I’ll definitely give a coffee ground rub a try. I bet it’d be great on a beef brisket.

[Kron]

@solost

Do you use actual ground up coffee beans, or instant coffee granules? It seems like actual grounds would add an unpleasant gritty texture. Maybe the cooking process softens the grounds up.

Straight-up ground coffee; never had any complaints about the texture, but let me know what you think if you try it!

ETA: didn’t see see pulykamell also stepped in with a similar response!

[solost]

@Kron

let me know what you think if you try it!

Will do, thanks!

Marinades using leftover liquid coffee sound like a great idea too. I’ve heard of making redeye gravy with leftover coffee, but I never think to save the leftover coffee from the pot to do so.

This is turning into a tasty thread!

[Elmer_J.Fudd]

Coffee adds an interesting twist to mole sauce.

[wolfpup]

@wolfpup

one of the upscale delis around here often has thick steaks marinated in what’s billed as a “coffee marinade”. I don’t know what the recipe is but it’s not a dry rub and I doubt they use coffee grounds – it’s a thick marinade with a strong coffee flavour. Can’t remember if they use it on rib steak or striploin, but it really does make a beautiful steak on the grill! I’m sure a bit of Googling will turn up numerous coffee marinade recipes for steak.

Here’s a recipe I found that looks like it might make a similar marinade. The main ingredients are brewed black coffee (I would use cold-brew coffee for a stronger but more mellow flavour), Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and black pepper. I might consider adding red wine in addition to, or instead of, the balsamic.

Coffee Marinated Steak

[ZipperJJ]

I don’t like coffee at all but I don’t mind adding a bit of it to a chocolate cake recipe to make it like, deep-voice chocolate.

When I was staying at my mom’s while she was recuperating from a surgery, she always had coffee left over so I made a random chocolate-cake-with-coffee recipe and it was great! Especially with a lighter whipped frosting.

[solost]

@wolfpup

Here’s a recipe I found that looks like it might make a similar marinade. The main ingredients are brewed black coffee (I would use cold-brew coffee for a stronger but more mellow flavour), Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and black pepper. I might consider adding red wine in addition to, or instead of, the balsamic.

That marinade recipe sounds great. I’d substitute red wine, or red wine vinegar, for balsamic vinegar too. Never been a big fan of the balsamic.

[Die_Capacitrix]

Cheese rubbed with espresso. Tried it once, but wasn’t very impressed.

Espresso BellaVitano®

[ParallelLines]

@solost

@Kron

Equal volumes Lawry’s seasoned salt, granulated sugar, and coffee grounds. Rub on meat; cook; enjoy.

I’m always looking for new BBQ tips and tricks. so I find your rub interesting. Do you use actual ground up coffee beans, or instant coffee granules? It seems like actual grounds would add an unpleasant gritty texture. Maybe the cooking process softens the grounds up.

I used Trader Joe’s Coffee rub and found it pleasing, and it was in stores last time I checked, but it’s apparently seasonal. Here’s a copycat recipe.

• 1/4 cup ground coffee (medium to coarsely ground)
• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp. garlic powder
• 2 Tbsp. onion powder
• 2 tsp. cayenne pepper (can be adjusted to your spice preference)
• 2 Tbsp. paprika
• 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
• 1 Tbsp. salt

Of course, I’d turn UP most of those flavors, and sub smoked paprika or a sharp, but that’s me.

@solost

@wolfpup

Not specifically, but one of the upscale delis around here often has thick steaks marinated in what’s billed as a “coffee marinade”. I don’t know what the recipe is but it’s not a dry rub and I doubt they use coffee grounds – it’s a thick marinade with a strong coffee flavour. Can’t remember if they use it on rib steak or striploin, but it really does make a beautiful steak on the grill!

And this! Almost missed this one. I’m going to have to start saving the little bit of coffee left in the pot every morning.

I find this works better with (duh) higher quality coffee. I have also found that marinating beef in a strong and/or smoked tea is an amazing option as well.

@Elmer_J.Fudd

Coffee adds an interesting twist to mole sauce.

Agreed, I linked to a coffee mole in post #10.

[fedman1]

isn’t there a tea-smoked chicken or duck in Chinese (?) cuisine?

[needscoffee]

@fedman1

isn’t there a tea-smoked chicken or duck in Chinese (?) cuisine? -

Yes, and they’re both delicious.