From Susan of Tennessee
El Carnivoro Sweet Spice Brazilian Wet Rub
Makes enough for 6 – 10 oz. Kansas City Strips
Contents of 1 Vanilla Bean, Scraped
1 tsp. Finely Ground Coffee
1 tsp. Dutch Cocoa
1 tsp. Chipotle Pepper Powder
2 tsp. Sea Salt
1 tsp. Crushed Mixed Peppercorns
2 T. Demerara (or raw) Sugar
1/3 C. Dark Rum
Mix ingredients thoroughly in 1 cup container; cover
and allow flavors to ripen for 2 hours. Apply wet
rub to both sides of each steak. Refrigerate for up
to 4 hours. Remove steaks from refrigerator and
allow to come to room temperature before grilling
to desired doneness.