Pan-Fried Steak

By adriennehannis

Rub makes enough for 4 steaks

Ingredients

• Rub
• 1 Tbsp black pepper
• 1 Tbsp ground coriander
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa
• 2 tsp ground coffee
• Steak
• Rib-eye steaks (for pan-frying) 1-1 1/4 inches thick

Preparation

Step 1

Crush all ingredients in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle. Massage rub generously into steaks, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and allow to rest for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

Massage Mocha Steak Rub generously into steaks about 30-60 minutes before you want to start cooking. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Add 1-2 Tbsp clarified butter to the pan and swirl to coat the bottom. Add the steak(s) and cook until well browned on one side, about 5 minutes. Turn steak(s) with tongs and cook to desired doneness:

Rare: 3 minutes more
Medium-Rare: 4 minutes more
Medium: 5 minutes more

Remove from pan, let rest 5 minutes, then serve.