Coffee grounds marinade is gaining popularity among culinary enthusiasts due to its unique flavor profile and tenderizing properties. Made from spent coffee grounds, this marinade adds a rich, slightly bitter, and savory flavor to meats, poultry, and vegetables. The caffeine in the coffee grounds helps break down tough muscle fibers, resulting in tender and succulent dishes. Additionally, the antioxidants present in coffee grounds may contribute to the overall health benefits of marinated foods. In this article, we will explore the process of making a coffee grounds marinade and provide a selection of mouthwatering recipes that showcase its versatility. From savory grilled steaks to flavorful chicken skewers, you'll discover how this innovative marinade can elevate your culinary creations.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
COFFEE MARINATED STEAK
My dad-a big steak lover-got this recipe form a friend, and now we never eat steak without using this marinade. It makes the meat so juicy and adds a great flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small skillet, toast sesame seeds in butter. Add onion and garlic; saute until tender. In a large bowl, combine the coffee, soy sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and sesame seed mixture. , Pour half into a shallow dish; add steak and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade from steak. Grill steak, covered, over medium-hot heat for 6-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Warm reserved marinade; serve with steak.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 1972mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 37g protein.
COFFEE MARINADE
The bitter undertones of coffee are an ideal complement to the smoky flavors of grilled beef. This marinade is particularly good with bone-in rib-eye and bone-in chuck steaks. From The Great Meat Cookbook by Bruce Aidells and Anne-Marie Ramo.
Provided by gailanng
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 5m
Yield 2 cups approximately
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pour the coffee into a small bowl and stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Place the steaks of your choice in a large zipper-lock bag. Pour in the marinade, seal the bag, and turn to ensure the steaks are coated with the marinade. Marinate for 2 hours at room temperature or, better still, refrigerate overnight. (For a 2- to 3-inch-thick bone-in steak, it's best to marinate overnight.) Turn the bag from time to time to redistribute the marinade. Let the steaks sit at room temperature for 2 hours and pat dry before grilling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.2, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 1606.8, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 9.6, Protein 4.3
COFFEE GROUNDS RUB
Steps:
- Make sure the coffee grounds are dried out. If they are still damp, spread them on a baking sheet and place in a 350-degree-F oven until just dry, 6 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Place the coffee grounds and peppercorns in a spice grinder and grind until the pepper is coarse. Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel and sprinkle liberally with salt. Sprinkle generously with the rub, making sure to coat the steaks well. Press the rub into the steaks.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot and add the oil. Add the steaks and cook until a nice crust forms and the steaks are cooked to your liking, about 4 minutes per side for medium rare.
GRILLED COFFEE AND COLA SKIRT STEAK
Two great drinks equals one fantastic marinade for skirt steak, the juiciest and most flavorful piece of meat you can put on a grill. It's smoky and subtly sweet. The flavors are balanced perfectly with the bitterness of the coffee in the grill marks. I really hope you'll give this a try.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks Skirt Steak Recipes
Time 8h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place garlic into a nonreactive bowl and whisk in cola, coffee, rice vinegar, ketchup, black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, rosemary, and hot sauce until thoroughly combined.
- Unroll the skirt steak and cut into 6-inch lengths with the grain, using a kitchen scissors. Submerge the meat totally in the marinade; place a piece of plastic wrap onto meat and marinade surface. Marinate 8 to 12 hours in refrigerator or overnight.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
- Remove meat from marinade; save the marinade. Pat meat thoroughly dry with paper towels. Season both sides of meat with salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
- Pour marinade into a saucepan over medium heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
- Grill meat on the preheated grill until steak pieces are still pink inside and meat has good grill marks, about 4 minutes per side. Place thin cooked pieces onto thicker pieces of meat to prevent thin ones from overcooking. When the surface of the meat looks shiny and wet from juices being forced up to the surface, the meat is medium-rare to medium in doneness. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of a piece should read 125 to 130 degrees F (52 to 54 degrees C).
- Remove meat to a platter and let rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain to serve. Drizzle servings with reduced coffee-cola marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 44.1 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 720.7 mg, Sugar 11.4 g
COFFEE-MARINATED GRILLED PORK
Printed in Good Food Magazine. Recipe from '333 Belrose Bar & Grill' in Wayne, PA. This flavorful dish has a rich coffee flavor with hints of sweet molasses and spicy chili. Begin marinating the pork one or two days ahead for best results. The mirin can be found in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets or at Japanese markets. Marinating time is NOT included in prep time.
Provided by CulinaryQueen
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Puree all the marinade ingredients in a food processor until almost smooth.
- Transfer to a large resealable plastic bag.
- Add pork; release excess air, seal bag and turn to coat. Chill 24-48 hours.
- Prepare barbecue to a medium heat.
- Grill pork about 25 minutes, turning often. (Internal temperature should register 145F.).
- Transfer to work surface and let stand 10 minutes.
- Thinly slice to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 547, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 124.7, Sodium 1221.6, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 16.5, Protein 40.7
Tips for Using Coffee Grounds as a Marinade:
- Choose the Right Type of Coffee: Use dark roast coffee grounds for a bolder flavor. Medium roast coffee grounds can also be used, but they will yield a milder flavor.
- Grind the Coffee Grounds Finely: This will help the coffee grounds adhere to the meat and release their flavor more effectively.
- Use a Generous Amount of Coffee Grounds: The amount of coffee grounds you use will depend on the amount of meat you are marinating, but a good rule of thumb is to use 1/2 cup of coffee grounds per pound of meat.
- Add Other Spices and Herbs to the Marinade: Coffee grounds can be paired with a variety of spices and herbs to create a flavorful marinade. Some good options include garlic, onion, cumin, chili powder, and paprika.
- Marinate the Meat for at Least 30 Minutes: The longer you marinate the meat, the more flavorful it will be. However, do not marinate the meat for more than 24 hours, as this can make the meat tough.
- Cook the Meat as Desired: Once the meat has been marinated, it can be cooked using any method you like. Grilling, pan-frying, and baking are all good options.
Conclusion:
Coffee grounds can be an excellent addition to a marinade. They add a rich, smoky flavor to the meat and help to tenderize it. If you are looking for a new way to add flavor to your next meal, give coffee grounds marinade a try. You may be surprised at how much you enjoy it.
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