COFFEE RUBBED PORK RIBEYE WITH JAVA Q SAUCE

COFFEE RUBBED PORK RIBEYE WITH JAVA Q SAUCE

This recipe is by Stuart Reb Donald, executive chef at Bella Sera Gardens in Loxley, Alabama, and co-host of "Sip and Chew with Mike and Stu" on 106.5 FM in Mobile. “This recipe is perfect for the grill or the stove,” Donald says. “The pork ribeye [a boneless rib chop] is a decadent but inexpensive cut that you should be able to get at your local butcher.” 

Ingredients:

• 4 pork ribeye chops (1 1/2 inches thick) 

For the rub:

• 1 cup Community­® Signature Blend Dark Roast coffee or espresso
• 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. garlic powder

For the Java Q Sauce:

• 2 cups strong coffee
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp. onion powder
• 1 Tbsp. cumin
• 1 Tbsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
• Salt to taste 

Directions:

Whisk together all ingredients for the rub.

For the sauce, combine all ingredients in a pot and simmer for 20 minutes or until desired thickness is achieved.

Completely coat each ribeye in rub and cook on a medium-high grill or in an oiled pan, 6-8 minutes per side. Target internal temperature is 150-155 degrees for medium. Serve the sauce on the side or drizzle it on the ribs.