{"id":1900,"date":"2026-07-17T09:57:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T09:57:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1900"},"modified":"2026-07-22T19:02:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T19:02:38","slug":"cragfire-cocoa-chilli-rub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1900","title":{"rendered":"Cragfire Cocoa Chilli Rub"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group dfks-layout dfks-layout-applied dfks-layout-spice_market is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group dfks-post-body is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Category:<\/strong> Dragon Rubs<\/p><h2>Cragfire Cocoa Chilli Rub<\/h2><h2>Description<\/h2><p>Dark cocoa, ancho chilli and coffee build a bittersweet crust for beef, aubergine or slow-roasted roots.<\/p><h2>Why You\u2019ll Love This<\/h2><ul><li>Deep cocoa and coffee enrich smoky chilli.<\/li><li>Made for beef, aubergine and slow cooking.<\/li><li>Adds complexity without tasting sweet.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Prep Time<\/h2><p>10 Minutes<\/p><h2>Makes<\/h2><p>1 small jar<\/p><h2>Ingredients<\/h2><ul><li>1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder<\/li><li>1 tbsp ancho chilli powder<\/li><li>2 tsp instant espresso powder<\/li><li>2 tsp smoked paprika<\/li><li>1 tsp garlic granules<\/li><li>1 tsp brown sugar<\/li><li>1\u00bd tsp sea salt<\/li><\/ul><h2>Method<\/h2><ol><li>Sift cocoa, chilli and coffee into a bowl.<\/li><li>Add paprika, garlic, sugar and salt.<\/li><li>Whisk thoroughly until no dark clumps remain.<\/li><li>Store in an airtight jar.<\/li><\/ol><h2>How to Use<\/h2><p>Use 1 tbsp per 500g beef or aubergine.<\/p><h2>Merchant\u2019s Tip<\/h2><p>Sear over medium rather than fierce heat because the cocoa can scorch.<\/p><h2>Storage<\/h2><p>Keeps for three months.<\/p><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dark cocoa, ancho chilli and coffee build a bittersweet crust for beef, aubergine or slow-roasted 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