Chef Carlo Guardado’s - Smoke and Fire Coffee Rub

Ingredients

⅓ cup finely ground dark roast Mexican coffee¾ cup dark brown sugar

½ cup kosher salt

¼ cup dark chili powder

¼ cup smoked paprika

¼ cup black pepper

¼ cup granulated garlic

About This Blend

Crafted for slow smoke, open flame, and everyday cooking, this signature coffee rub layers dark roast Mexican coffee with smoked paprika, deep chili, caramelized brown sugar, and savory spices to create rich color, balanced heat, and a beautifully developed crust.

Originally created by Chef Carlo Guardado for Heritage Fire San Diego using Golden Creek Reserve Angus beef, it's a seasoning that performs just as well on burgers and steaks as it does on brisket, tri-tip, short ribs, roasted vegetables, and cast iron cooking.

Like everything we do at Golden Creek Reserve, it's built on a simple belief: Great flavor develops with patience.

Pairs Well With

Angus Burgers

Ribeye

Tri-Tip

Brisket

Beef Short Ribs

Roasted Potatoes

Grilled Corn

Portobello Mushrooms