Star Anise and Coffee Bean Rub
(source: Cook's Illustrated Cookbook,
2011 © Editors of America's Test Kitchen)
Prep Time: | 10 min. |
Cook Time: | 12 min. |
Rub:
- 6 star anise pods
- 2 tbsp whole coffee beans (or 1 tbsp ground coffee)
- 1 tbsp whole black peppercorns
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
Directions:
- Grind all ingredients in spice grinder until no whole peppercorns remain.
- Pat steaks with rub, pressing to adhere, no more than 2 hrs before
grilling.
- Grill steak according to preference.