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    Home » Recipes » Chicken Recipes

    Coffee Dry Rub Pork Chops and Chicken Recipe

    Published: Jun 2, 2016 · Modified: Jun 18, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    How I fell in love with grilling thanks to a coffee dry rub and charcoal.

    There’s something magical about cooking your food outdoors and that might be why more men seem drawn to grilling. Not that women can’t be or aren’t amazing grillers, its just that connection with the outdoors a man feels when he’s preparing to cook.

    That hunter-gatherer feeling he gets when he tosses a slab of meat on a grill…………It’s a beautiful thing.

    Char-Broil Kettleman Charcoal Grill

    If you’ve never used Hardwood Lump Charcoal you don’t know what you’re missing. The aroma coming from this type of charcoal is wonderful (of course you can use standard briquets). I didn’t use any lighter fluid, just a few pieces of crumpled paper under the charcoal to get it started and in about 30 minutes I was ready to start cooking.

    Char-Broil Kettleman Charcoal Grill

    I have to say for my first attempt at a coffee dry rub the results were amazing!

    Char-Broil Kettleman Charcoal Grill

    I prepared a feast of chicken legs, center cut pork chops and corn on the cob. Giving my new Kettleman Charcoal Grill a good workout.

    Char-Broil Kettleman Charcoal Grill

    Add in a tossed salad and the meal was complete. Not only was the food delicious but it was pretty darn healthy.

    I should have read the instructions in their grilling book a little more carefully to understand the differences in cooking techniques with Direct heat vs. Indirect heat and I suggest you do that before you start cooking.    But you know how guys are with instructions and chefs are even worse…..we do think we know it all.

    Although I will admit that I like the extra char and color it gave both the chicken and the pork chops by using a little more direct heat that I should have. And to prove my point the taste was OMG delicious!

    Here’s my recipe for the Coffee Dry Rub which is all you need to grill up your own deliciousness! This dry rub is good on pork, chicken, beef and lamb so start your grillin’!

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    Coffee Dry Rub – Pork Chops and Chicken

    When it’s time to start grilling my coffee rub will be the unexpected deliciousness that will bring smiles to your table. Whether you use it with pork chops or chicken its equally delicious!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 611kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 4 center cut pork chops
    • 6 chicken legs or thighs

    Coffee Dry Rub

    • 4 teaspoons ground coffee
    • 4 teaspoons sea salt
    • 4 teaspoons chili powder
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
    • ½ teaspoon granulated onion
    • ½ teaspoon ground mustard seed
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼-1/2 teaspoon cayenne optional if you want some extra heat
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    Instructions

    • light your charcoal then proceed to making the dry rub
    • In a small bowl add in all of the dry ingredients for the Coffee Dry Rub. Mix everything together, breaking apart any lumps.
    • rub both sides of the pork with generous amounts of the dry rub. I did both sides twice.
    • repeat the process with the chicken.
    • set pork and chicken aside for 20-30 minutes allowing the rub to penetrate the meat. (the pork may look a little wet when you’re ready to grill)
    • Grill the pork chops and chicken on both sides over medium high heat, then move to indirect heat to finish cooking.
    • Check the internal temp, it should be 165 degrees for well done, if you like your pork a little pink check remove them sooner, but let the chicken cook fully until it reads 165.
    • When you remove the meat from the grill, let it rest for about 10 minutes so all the juices return throughout the meat. The temperature of cooked meats will continue to rise up to 10 degrees as it sits.
    • Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 611kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 255mg | Sodium: 2555mg | Potassium: 886mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2.2mg
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    Comments

    1. Natalie

      June 15, 2020 at 8:06 am

      This chicken rub sounds amazing. I never used ground coffee to make a rub before. But I definitely love the idea. I just saved this recipe to give it a try. Can’t wait to surprise my family with this for dinner.

      Reply
    2. Maria

      June 10, 2016 at 12:34 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness, I just bought pork chops at the butcher with no plans in mind for them. Looks like this is where they are headed;) Thank you for the great recipes and ideas. Your site is hands-down one of the best out there instructionally!

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        June 10, 2016 at 3:53 pm

        Thank you Maria, that is very nice of you to say. I hope you enjoy the coffee rub with your pork chops.

        Reply
    3. Bob

      June 06, 2016 at 9:56 pm

      5 stars
      This is a recipe I need to share with the oldest nephew. He’s been a grilling fanatic for years and is the summer cook!

      Where can you find the Hardwood Lump Charcoal? Is that a brand name or type?

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        June 07, 2016 at 7:47 am

        Thanks Bob, I’ve found it at home depot, lowes, Sam’s Club and most of the other Big Box Stores. Even Publix carries it. It’s just not something we think to look for, and I’ve seen a lot of different brands.

        Reply
    4. Mary @ LOVE the secret ingredient

      June 06, 2016 at 6:19 pm

      There’s a coffee based spice rub that i’ve fallen in love with and had in one of my subscription boxes. I’ll have to do this when I run out because I can’t get enough!

      Reply
    5. Sami

      June 02, 2016 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      Ph, that looks SO good it has to be on my dinner table Sunday!

      Reply
    6. Frank

      June 25, 2015 at 4:24 pm

      5 stars
      Enjoyed your review, on my way now to buy this grill. I have not grilled in years. How do you gril the corn?

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        June 25, 2015 at 4:43 pm

        you can wet the ears in the husk and place them directly on the grill, or husk them and just roast them over the coals directly

        Reply
    7. minnie@thelady8home

      April 28, 2015 at 6:34 pm

      I like the extra char too. Even those of us who are not chefs can be bad with instructions. We love using charcoal grill and often use it. These look mouthwatering, truly.

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        April 29, 2015 at 4:27 pm

        Thanks Minnie, I’m having fun grilling the old fashioned way!

        Reply
    8. anna@icyvioletskitchen

      April 26, 2015 at 12:00 am

      my lack of a grill is seriously handicapping my summer plans. those drumsticks are mouthwatering!

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        April 26, 2015 at 8:25 am

        I’ve spent so many years using a propane grill, I forgot how good charcoal can be Anna. I hope you get to do some grilling this summer!

        Reply
    9. Larry

      April 25, 2015 at 10:12 am

      That chicken looks perfect and just like what I grew up on with just the right amount of black. Now I’m hungry for grilled chicken.

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        April 26, 2015 at 8:26 am

        Thanks Larry, I do love good grilled chicken, and going back to charcoal has rekindled my interest in grilling!

        Reply

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