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Premade BBQ rubs

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January 13, 2021, 12:36 PM
bald1
Premade BBQ rubs
beancooker (Noah) has developed some pretty darned good DIY rubs and seasoning mixes.


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January 13, 2021, 03:15 PM
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I have tried a number of rubs over the years, as I do enjoy smoking and grilling outdoors. The one I am using now(for the last 1-2 years) is Famous Dave's Rib Rub. It gives me the flavor that I enjoy on various meats.
January 13, 2021, 03:36 PM
tatortodd
quote:
Originally posted by LS1 GTO:
I am not a typical fan of store bought rubs mainly because of the amount of salt used in them. I estimate they use about 50% more than needed.

Because of this, I make my own.
^^ THIS ^^

Many years ago, Amazingribs.com got me hooked on dry brining (1/2 tsp salt per pound of boneless meat or 1/4 tsp salt per pound of bone-in meat). Therefore, most of the time I make my own salt free rub. It's great because I'm using less salt overall and the meat is getting the benefit of dry brining.

However, I do use premade rubs from time to time. Currently, in my pantry is:
  • Head country championship seasoning original. More of a classic rib rub. It's pretty good but not as good as homemade.
  • HEB Texas originals brisket rub. Don't care for it on large cuts of meats, but like it on steak.
  • Bad Byrons butt rub. This was a Sigforum recommendation from when I was looking for a rub good for someone on keto. It's delicious and a nice break from sugary rib rubs.
  • Dizzy pig salt free dizzy dust. Haven't tried it yet, but heard good things and picked it up when I saw it at Ace True Value Hardware. In Texas, Ace True Value Hardware has a great BBQ section with BGE's, lump charcoal, smoking woods, pellets, sauces, and rubs.

    A few years ago, a buddy was working a project in Memphis and sent me a bottle of Memphis Barbeque Co Ultimate BBQ Rub and it was fantastic. Supposedly, they are 4 time world champions.


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    January 13, 2021, 03:59 PM
    jhe888
    I agree that many are too salty. I prefer a simple rub, and even salt and pepper are just fine. A few light additions of paprika, cumin, garlic, and oregano are fine, but don't go overboard.

    The rub shouldn't dominate. Smoked meat should dominate.



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    January 14, 2021, 03:40 PM
    trapper189
    Got a Weber Smokey Mountain for Christmas and have done ribs, chicken, and pork butts on it, so I'm way at the beginning of the learning curve. I used a store bought mix on the ribs and chicken. The pork butts got one I made with a recipe off the web.

    Everything turned out really good, but I think less salt would be better. Also, the rub for the pork butts had way too much paprika and I caked the rub on. It really didn't need that much, but I'm learning.
    January 14, 2021, 04:27 PM
    lastmanstanding
    quote:
    Originally posted by trapper189:
    Got a Weber Smokey Mountain for Christmas and have done ribs, chicken, and pork butts on it, so I'm way at the beginning of the learning curve. I used a store bought mix on the ribs and chicken. The pork butts got one I made with a recipe off the web.

    Everything turned out really good, but I think less salt would be better. Also, the rub for the pork butts had way too much paprika and I caked the rub on. It really didn't need that much, but I'm learning.

    Tip for pork butts. Don't waste the rub on the raw pork butt. It all cooks off during the cook and you do not get one ounce of benefit from it. I wait until I pull it for pulled pork and then add the rub. That's where you will get the benefit of whatever rub you choose to use. Rubs aren't cheap to buy or make so you will save yourself some money as well.


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    January 14, 2021, 08:47 PM
    RogueJSK
    quote:
    Originally posted by tatortodd:
  • Bad Byrons butt rub. This was a Sigforum recommendation from when I was looking for a rub good for someone on keto. It's delicious and a nice break from sugary rib rubs.


    • That's my go-to premade rub. When I'm not going for something specific, I'm not smoking Texas-style beef, and don't feel like making my own rub, I reach for the Butt Rub. It's good on just about every BBQ meat, but especially pork.
    January 14, 2021, 10:50 PM
    tatortodd
    quote:
    Originally posted by RogueJSK:
    quote:
    Originally posted by tatortodd:
  • Bad Byrons butt rub. This was a Sigforum recommendation from when I was looking for a rub good for someone on keto. It's delicious and a nice break from sugary rib rubs.


    • That's my go-to premade rub. When I'm not going for something specific, I'm not smoking Texas-style beef, and don't feel like making my own rub, I reach for the Butt Rub. It's good on just about every BBQ meat, but especially pork.
    I found the original thread where I got the Bad Byron recommendation and it was you


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