Name: Coffee-Rubbed Cheeseburgers with Texas Barbecue Sauce
Yield: Makes 8
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon freshly ground coffee; 2 teaspoons (packed) golden brown sugar; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 8 slices applewood-smoked bacon; 1 pound ground chuck (preferably grass-fed); 1 pound ground sirloin (preferably grass-fed); 8 slices smoked provolone, smoked caciocavallo, or smoked Gouda cheese (about 8 ounces); 8 potato-bread hamburger buns; 8 slices red onion; 8 slices tomato; Texas Barbecue Sauce

Photo by Elinor Carucci

Freshly ground coffee adds a depth to the spice rub and brings out the flavor of the meat. Be sure to keep the rub recipe handy. The spice rub would also be great on steaks and chicken.

Test-kitchen tip:

Making a small indentation in the center of the patty before cooking ensures a nice, flat burger.

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