Java-Spice Rub for Pork Recipe

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Ground coffee is the secret ingredient in this special rub, which could also be used on beef steaks.—Mark Morgan, Waterford, Wisconsin Tip: Pair this pork with Pineapple Pepper Salsa.

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Java-Spice Rub for Pork Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon finely ground coffee
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
1 tablespoon canola oil

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Transfer to a small spice jar. Store in a cool dry place for up to 2 months. Yield: 3 batches (3 tablespoons total).
To prepare pork tenderloin: Brush pork with oil; rub with 1 tablespoon seasoning mix. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
Prepare grill for indirect heat. Grill pork, covered, over indirect medium-hot heat for 25-30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Yield: 4 servings per batch.

Nutritional Facts 3 ounces cooked pork equals 166 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 204 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 23 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat.

Originally published as Java-Spice Rub for Pork in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2009, p96