Coffee-Rubbed Skirt Steak

[Ross in Ventura]

After reading Southern Living ULTIMATE book of BBQ
The Complete year around Guide to Grilling Smoking
By Pit-master Christopher Prieto

I came away with a lot more information about Southern
Cooking techniques and secrets from experts like Chef
Troy Black, Myron Mixon, and Rob Walsh. The author
Christopher Prieto said When I use coffee as a rub on
different cuts of beef, I use instant coffee instead of regular
ground coffee. Instant crystals melt into the meat better
and don't leave a mealy texture. So here it is.
Southern Living ULTIMATE book of BBQ



I had some Skirt Steak in the freezer so here it is with the recipe rub.



On the Grill Grates in the Big Green Egg @ 400* direct for a short sear.





It looks, feels, and smells ready pulled @ 10 minutes.

It tasted wonderful, the coffee takes this to a higher level



Served with Jackie's green rice and a kale salad, strawberry, parmesan cheese, and Marcona Almonds. This dinner gave me the inspiration to keep Grilling and Smoking with the recipes from this wonderful book.

Recipe:



Thanks for lookin!

Ross

 

[cowgirl]

Looks absolutely delicious Ross!!

 

[ShadowDriver]

Lookin' great, Ross.

That "Green Rice" and the salad sure looked tasty, as well.

 

[firecracker jack]

Awesome! I'll have to try that
It's hard to believe that instant coffee imparts the same effect that regular coffee would

 

[Mike Twangzer]

Nice Ross,... you are putting out a lot great interesting cooks. So my choices are : 1) Go out and get the same book, or 2) Drive up to your place with my knife & fork. :grin: Always look forward to what you are going to do next. P.S. Jackie's salad looks marvelous. Is that recipe in the book ?

 

[Phubar]

Phabulous Rossz!

 

[Big George's BBQ]

Ross everything looks amazing thanks

 

[Ross in Ventura]

Nice Ross,... you are putting out a lot great interesting cooks. So my choices are : 1) Go out and get the same book, or 2) Drive up to your place with my knife & fork. :grin: Always look forward to what you are going to do next. P.S. Jackie's salad looks marvelous. Is that recipe in the book ?

No it's not but here it is.
Kale Salad with Dates, Parmesan and Almonds
INGREDIENTS
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 shallot, chopped or 1 green onion
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bunch of kale, stems removed, leaves shredded or finely chopped (I like curly kale)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup sliced almonds
6 strawberries, sliced
2 ounces Parmesan, shaved with a peeler
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Wash, trim stem, coarsely chop kale.
2. Massage kale for 4 to 5 minutes.
3. In a bowl, whisk juice, shallot, honey, salt and pepper flakes and oil.
4. Add kale; toss well. Let sit 20 minutes.
5. Refrigerate for up to 1 day, or serve immediately.
6. In a dry pan, toast almonds over medium heat, tossing constantly, until color deepens, 1 to 2 minutes.
7. Add almonds, strawberries and Parmesan to kale; serve.

Ross

 

[qman]

Everything does look amazing.
Ross, I use a Cuban brand instant espresso coffee for rubs. I do like the way instant works as a rub ingredient.
And BTW, thanks for posting the salad recipe, I am stealing it too.

 

[Ross in Ventura]

Everything does look amazing.
Ross, I use a Cuban brand instant espresso coffee for rubs. I do like the way instant works as a rub ingredient.
And BTW, thanks for posting the salad recipe, I am stealing it too.

Sure go for it!

Ross

 

[Mike Twangzer]

Thanks for salad recipe. ,,, and I ordered the book so I won't be showing up with my knife & fork.

 

[Melissaredhead]

Love a tender skirt. So simple but so good. And quick for a weeknight meal. Takes longer to fire the grill than to cook it! Lol

 

[LarryO1947]

:clap: :thumb:

 

[Ross in Ventura]

Thanks for salad recipe. ,,, and I ordered the book so I won't be showing up with my knife & fork.

You'll enjoy it:clap2:
Ross

 

[Jason TQ]

I haven't done coffee in the rub in a long while. Might have to try it again soon. Like that sear color

 

[chichas01]

Big fan of coffee in beef rub. I've never had it give the meat a 'mealy' texture when iIgrind it fresh to point where it's just a powder. Looks great

 

[martyleach]

Looks great Ross. I have been finely ground coffee in several of my rubs. Really adds an element of goodness.