Cocoa Butt'Er – Organic Chocolate Coffee BBQ Rub
Organic Brisket Rub
Deep, rich, and smoky with sweet cocoa, smooth coffee, and a warm pepper kick. Think brisket bark meets a chocolate-coffee crust that melts right into the fat.
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Cocoa Butt'Er – Organic Chocolate Coffee BBQ Rub
A Rub That Loves Low & Slow
Cocoa Butt’er is your go-to when you want a bark that tastes like you actually know what you’re doing. It’s built for those long sessions in the smoker – the kind where the meat just settles in and the flavors slowly do their thing.
It works as a brisket rub, a pork butt rub, and honestly anything you’d normally hit with your favorite bbq rubs for smoking.
Chocolate + Coffee + Smoke = Magic
The blend starts with organic cocoa and decaf coffee for a dark, rich crust. Then the salt, a touch of sweetness, and a little heat tie everything together. Once the fat renders, that slightly bitter edge softens and turns into this mellow, smoky, almost caramelized flavor.
If you’ve ever wanted a coffee rub for meat that doesn’t overpower the meat… this is it.
Built for More Than Brisket
Sure, it won first place back in 2019 for “Best Brisket Rub,” but it doesn’t stop there.
Home cooks use it as a beef rub for ribeyes, a butt rub seasoning for Boston butts, a coffee seasoning for pork shoulders, and even a smoker rub for chuck roasts or wings.
If you’re more into stovetop cooking than smoking, it still makes a killer crust on a simple pan-seared steak.
Simple Ingredients. USDA Organic. No Junk.
Everything in this blend is USDA Organic and nothing extra gets added – no fillers, no artificial stuff, no shortcuts. Just clean spices, cocoa, and coffee doing their job.
It’s made for home cooks who care about natural ingredients, cook from scratch often, and want straightforward flavor without additives.
How Much to Use
Coat generously – a small brisket or a 7-lb pork butt will take a good handful on all sides. Our 5 oz resealable pouch is enough to cover a cook that size with seasoning left over for a steak or a tray of wings later in the week.
Mild Heat &
Bold Flavor
Rich, smoky finish every time
No Junk!
No Fillers!
No anti-caking chemicals, pesticides or mystery spices.
🌱 Clean Ingredients
🌱 Clean Ingredients
At Flavor Seed we strive to provide you with the freshest, safest, Organic, Non-GMO herb and spice blends available.
- Certified USDA Organic
- Certified Kosher
- Non-GMO
- Gluten Free
- Pesticide Free
- Allergen Free
No Junk or Mystery Spices:
- No fillers
- No by-products
- No anti-caking chemicals
- No preservatives
All ingredients are Non-irradiated and steam cleaned, listed on the label, considered Allergen free and mixed with Sea Salt.
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What is Cocoa Butt’er seasoning used for?
What is Cocoa Butt’er seasoning used for?
Cocoa Butt’er is an organic chocolate-coffee rub made for low-and-slow cooking. Most people use it as a brisket rub, pork butt rub, or bbq rub for smoking, but it also works on steaks, ribs, roasts, and even vegetables. The cocoa and coffee help create a dark, flavorful crust while the spices blend into the fat as the meat cooks.
Is Cocoa Butt’er good for brisket and pork shoulder?
Is Cocoa Butt’er good for brisket and pork shoulder?
Yes. Cocoa Butt’er was originally created as a brisket rub for smokers, and it won a first-place brisket award in 2019. It sticks well to the meat and builds a thick bark during long cooks. The blend is also great as a butt rub seasoning for Boston butts or pork shoulders because the cocoa-coffee crust pairs really well with rendered pork fat.
How do you use a coffee rub on meat?
How do you use a coffee rub on meat?
Using a coffee rub is simple. Pat your meat dry, coat it with a thin layer of oil or mustard if you prefer, and apply the seasoning generously. For a small brisket or a 7-lb pork butt, plan on a good portion of a 5 oz pouch – enough for a thick, even coat on every side. Let it sit for at least 20–30 minutes before cooking so the coffee, cocoa, salt, and spices have time to settle into the surface. It works on smokers, grills, and even in a cast-iron pan.
What makes Cocoa Butt’er different from other bbq rubs for smoking?
What makes Cocoa Butt’er different from other bbq rubs for smoking?
Cocoa Butt’er blends USDA Organic spices with organic cocoa powder and decaffeinated coffee, giving it a deeper and richer flavor than a typical smoker rub. The slight bitterness from the coffee melts into the fat as the meat cooks, creating a balanced crust that’s sweet, savory, and smoky. There are no fillers, anti-caking agents, or artificial ingredients – just clean organic spices for a consistent bark every time.