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Coffee Rub Picahna
Ingredients
5-6 lb Picahna (fat cap trimmed if needed) 3 tbs finely ground dark coffee grounds
2 1⁄2 tbs salt
1 1⁄2 tbs coarse black pepper
2 1⁄2 tbs smoked paprika 2-3 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp Worcestershire
Directions
1) Pat dry and lightly score the fat cap in a
crosshatch.
2) Rub with olive oil, then coat evenly with the
coffee rub.
3) Let rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
4) Preheat oven to 275°F.
5) Place fat-side up on a roasting rack in a pan.
6) Roast slowly until internal temperature reaches
125°F for rare, 130-135°F for medium-rare, or
140-145°F for medium.
7) Tent with foil 15 minutes.
8) Slice against the grain. Serve.
Coffee Bourbon Demi Glaze
Ingredients
2 cups beef stock
1⁄2 cup strong brewed coffee 1⁄4 cup bourbon
1 small shallot
(minced)
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp brown sugar
(optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
1) In a saucepan, add bourbon and simmer
2-3 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
2) Add butter and shallots; cook until soft
and fragrant.
3) Stir in coffee and beef stock. Bring to a
light simmer.
4) Reduce sauce until it coats the back of a
spoon, about 20-30 minutes.
5) Season with salt, pepper, and brown
sugar if desired. Serve warm over beef.
romantic because it has always been tied to awareness, intimacy, and time rather than indulgence. From its earliest use, coffee sharpened the senses instead of dulling them, inviting conversation, contemplation, and presence. Coffeehouses became spaces where people lingered, sharing ideas, exchanging glances, debating politics, writing poetry, or simply sitting in silence together.
Unlike alcohol, coffee didn’t demand excess; it encouraged
closeness. Over centuries, it absorbed the identity
of artists, thinkers, and
lovers, becoming a quiet companion to creativity and connection. Coffee marks moments rather than occasions, mornings, pauses, late night talks, and humans have always romanticized the things that allow them to slow down while staying awake.
I have created a coffee rubbed picahna and a bourbon coffee demi glaze recipe that intertwines these two romanticized ingredients that would be absolutely perfect for an at home date night. Pairing this beautiful main dish with simple sides like roasted broccolini and beef tallow fried red potato wedges are sure to please your significant other.
Chelsea Gieselmann is a mom, photographer, columnist, food blogger, and home-cook. Cooking has been a passion of hers since she was old enough to cut out biscuits with the mouth of a mason jar. Her great- grandmother taught her the basics and she is ever so grateful to have been able to learn from her. Since then, she has continued to hone her craft, even beating Alex Guarnaschelli on The Food Network’s Outchef’d!
Instagram: @Southrngritskitchen
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