Beef Rub

I use this mostly on tri-tip roasts.

Derived from: All-Purpose California Beef Rub

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons finely ground coffee
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons garlic powder or chopped fresh garlic
• 1 teaspoon (heaped) black pepper (best if freshly ground)
• 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Combine and mix ingredients.
2. Rub on the meat (Hint: Lightly rub the meat with soy sauce to make the beef rub adhere better.)
3. Let sit for at least two hours, or overnight.

Tri-Tip Roasting

1. Oven at 425F
2. Sear roast in cast iron skillet with olive oil for three minutes each side.
3. Transfer to oven
4. Cook for about 10 minutes a pound - until internal temperature arond 140F
5. Tent under foil for about 10 minutes.