Recipe by Michal Frischman

Coffee-Rubbed Roast

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Meat Meat
Medium Medium
8 Servings
Allergens

No Allergens specified

1 Hour, 45 Minutes
Diets

Coffee-rubbed meats are really trendy these days, and I usually fall into the camp of those who roll their eyes and think trends are overrated. When I finally gave in to see what the hype was all about, I was pleasantly surprised! The coffee adds a real depth to the roast and plays really nicely off the smokiness of the other spices. Use whatever coffee you like best, but if you don’t want a very overt coffee flavor, I would go with a light or medium roast.

Ingredients

Coffee-Rubbed Roast

  • 1 (3- to 4-lb./1- and- 1/2- to 2-kg.) French roast

  • 2 tablespoons Bartenura Olive Oil

  • 3 tablespoons coffee granules (see note)

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon onion soup mix

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 2 tablespoons paprika

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon pepper


Wine Pairing

Château Moulin Riche

Directions

Make the Roast

1.

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2.

Rub the roast all over with olive oil. Combine all spices and liberally coat all sides of the roast so it makes a thick crust. 

3.

Bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until browned, then reduce the heat to 300°F (150°C) and continue to bake for an hour to an hour and a half, or until the internal temperature of the meat is about 145°F (60°C) for medium rare.

Notes:

I prefer to use Elite instant coffee, which is a fine powder, for this recipe, so I don’t find myself with a mouthful of coffee grounds.

Credits

Photography: Hudi Greenberger Styling: Janine Kalesis Food and prep: Rachel Mintz

Coffee-Rubbed Roast

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Rachel Weinberg
Rachel Weinberg
1 year ago
Chayele Bertram
Chayele Bertram
7 years ago

Medium well My family doesn’t like meats to be medium rare. How long should I bake this roast to make it medium well?

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chaya weber
chaya weber
2 years ago

easy and delicious!

esty
esty
2 years ago

I used this recipe on a minute roast for Rosh Hashona & it was absolutely delicious! It was easy, tasty & the meat was so soft. I would definitely make it again!

Esther
Esther
2 years ago

I made this (covered by accident) and there is no liquid at all. How would you reheat as I intended to freeze and use for yom tov

Thanks
Esther

Raquel
Raquel
Reply to  Esther
2 years ago

I would add some chicken or vegetable stock to the bottom and reheat with that liquid. Also, if you reheat it uncovered, it should also produce some liquid.

Michal Cohen
Michal Cohen
2 years ago

If I want the meat to be medium, how long should I cook it?

Raquel
Raquel
Reply to  Michal Cohen
2 years ago

Look up a “meat temperature” chart because it depends on what size piece of meat you use.

Michal Cohen
Michal Cohen
Reply to  Raquel
2 years ago

Where can I find the “meat temperature chart? Can you put a link in the answer? Thx

Raquel
Raquel
Reply to  Michal Cohen
2 years ago
Gail Farca
Gail Farca
3 years ago

Can I use a brick roast?

Raquel
Raquel
Reply to  Gail Farca
3 years ago

Sure, you may need to adjust cooking time

Yossi Rosenzweig
Yossi Rosenzweig
3 years ago

wow that was a treat pesach, not a drop left !

molly
molly
3 years ago

Can this be prepared in advance and frozen or refrigerated and reheated?

Raquel
Raquel
Reply to  molly
3 years ago

Yes- both work 🙂

mindy treff
mindy treff
3 years ago

Do you keep roast uncovered throughout baking? Also we don’t like it red inside so how long should it bake?

Raquel
Raquel
Reply to  mindy treff
3 years ago

Yes, keep it uncovered. I would suggest getting a meat thermometer and therefore you can ensure that the inside is at the doneness that you and your family like.

esty margaretten
esty margaretten
5 years ago

Tried it once and haven’t stopped since! Delicious and easy.

Raquel
Raquel
Reply to  esty margaretten
5 years ago

We are so happy to hear that you enjoy this recipe!

Jennifer
Jennifer
5 years ago

An easy to make winner We had this during Pesach, and it was probably my most successful new dish for the Chag this year. Easy preparation is an absolute requirement for me, and this fit that bill and was yummy and juicy. Highly recommend it for all year.

Raquel
Raquel
Reply to  Jennifer
5 years ago

We are so happy to hear that this dish was your biggest hit during Pesach! Thank you for sharing your feedback 🙂

Michal Frischman
Michal Frischman
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Reply to  Raquel
5 years ago

I’m so happy you enjoyed!! It’s a family favorite around here too 🙂