Big Bold Burger Rub Recipe

Name: Big Bold Burger Rub
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 envelope (about 1 Tablespoon) Starbucks Via Italian Roast Extra Bold Instant Coffee; 3 Tablespoons Packed Light Brown Sugar; 1 teaspoon Dutch Process Cocoa Powder; 1-1/2 teaspoon Coarse Sea Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1/8 teaspoons Allspice; 1/4 teaspoons Onion Powder; 1/8 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper

Servings: persons

1 envelope (about 1 Tablespoon) Starbucks Via Italian Roast Extra Bold Instant Coffee
3 Tablespoons Packed Light Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Dutch Process Cocoa Powder
1-1/2 teaspoon Coarse Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1/8 teaspoons Allspice
1/4 teaspoons Onion Powder
1/8 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 pinch Cayenne Pepper

1
Combine all ingredients well. If you are not using it right away, place rub in an airtight container and store in your pantry for one month, or for up to 6 months in the freezer.
2
To use, sprinkle a generous amount of rub onto one or both sides of burgers, and gently rub it on the meat with your hands to make sure it adheres. Drizzle a small amount of canola oil over burgers and gently spread it over them. This helps seal in the juices and will give your burger a nice crust. Let burgers sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before grilling, or cover and refrigerate for several hours.
3
Take a paper towel, moisten it with a little canola oil, and rub it on the grates of your grill. Preheat grill to medium high, then add burgers. Resist the temptation to flip the burgers often-wait until they are done on one side (they'll release easily at that point), then flip. And please, for heaven's sake, don't squish your burgers with that spatula-it squeezes all of those yummy juices out and you'll end up with dry burgers!
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Another tip for flavorful, juicy burgers: I like to add a small amount of Worcestershire sauce and mix it in with the meat. Delish!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 envelope (about 1 Tablespoon) Starbucks Via Italian Roast Extra Bold Instant Coffee, 3 Tablespoons Packed Light Brown Sugar, 1 teaspoon Dutch Process Cocoa Powder, 1-1/2 teaspoon Coarse Sea Salt, and more.

Yes, Big Bold Burger Rub falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Big Bold Burger Rub

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