Coffee Reduction Recipes

COFFEE SYRUP

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and extra-strength coffee. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar.
• Lower the heat and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring often.
• Transfer the coffee syrup to a container and let it cool to room temperature.
• Seal and store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Use in your favorite food and drink recipes, and enjoy.

BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH BALSAMIC COFFEE SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 200 °F (400 C).2. In small bowl, combine black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt. Sprinkle both sides of steaks with spice mixture, pressing down with fingertips to adhere. Set aside. Let stand for 15 minutes.3. Heat 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steaks 4 minutes, turn and cook 2 to 4 minutes longer or until desired doneness. Place steaks on separate plate and place in oven to keep warm.4. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp canola oil to pan residue in skillet, cook shallots 15 seconds, stirring constantly. Add mushrooms and cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently, using two utensils as you would with stir-fry. Spoon equal amounts over beef and return to oven to keep warm.5. To skillet, add coffee, vinegar and remaining 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, continue to boil 4 or so minutes or until reduced to 1/4 cup (60 mL). Spoon over all and top with additional coarsely ground black pepper, if desired.

COFFEE CRUSTED TRI TIP WITH BALSAMIC STOUT REDUCTION

Steps:

• Combine the coffee, brown sugar, salt, pepper, rosemary and fennel seeds in a small bowl.
• Trim most of the fat from the tri tip, leaving a thin layer for flavor.
• Brush the olive oil on all sides of the steak, then rub with the coffee spice mixture.
• Place on the grill for 45 minutes, flipping every 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the middle registers 145°F (for medium rare).
• Remove from the grill and rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
• In the meantime, prepare the Balsamic Stout Reduction. Simply add all of the ingredients to a small saucepan and simmer until reduced by almost half. Serve drizzled over the delicious steak.