Judy’s Vermont: Java Lava Rub & Paste

Being a rub and marinade aficionado, I pooh-poohed my first encounter with Judy’s Java Lava.  Mind you, I love Judy and her husband James and they come here for demos often.  But with the slogan, “erupting with flavor” I was like “yeah, yeah…that’s what they all say.” 

This was several years back; now Java Lava is a fixture in my kitchen.  Rub it on most anything—chicken, pork, seafood—and I have to tell you, the finished product is unbelievable. Somehow she’s blended espresso and a concoction of spices that blend together perfectly.  With a hint of brown sugar, it’s slightly sweet but not overly so.  It carries a kick but never overwhelms.  Rub down for hours before for best results but what I like about her rub is that when I’m rushing around like a ninny, I can throw Java Lava on some chicken at the last minute and it’s almost just as good.

Ingredients:  Espresso, spices, dark brown sugar and salt.

Size: 4 oz

 

 

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