Espresso and Ancho Chile is not just a Pork Tenderloin Rub!
Great on tri tips, Ribs and others too!


This pork tenderloin rub is inspired from Jim Tarantino’s book "Marinades, Rubs, Brines, Cures & Glazes". A great book with four hundred great recipes and loads of solid information. I highly suggest this book for your grilling library.
½ Cup firmly packed brown sugar ¼ cup ancho chile powder ½ cup espresso grind coffee (very fine grind) 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon coarse grain salt 1 tablespoon black pepper Combine sugar, chile powder, coffee, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon, salt and pepper in a spice mill and grind to coarse powder. Stored in a clean, airtight container, this will keep in a freezer 3 to 4 months. This is also great on chicken breasts, kabobs, beef brisket, ground beef patties, pork tenderloins, pork chops, baby back ribs, wild game and spareribs. Marinate 4 to 6 hours.
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