Yardbird on Ribs

[Plowboy]

I get asked a lot if we use Yardbird on other categories besides chickn. The answer is, "Everything but brisket." IMHO, Yardbird is by far best on Pork Butt/Shoulder. We admit that the product was named too early. It was our initial chicken rub. It wasn't until we started selling it that we tried it on anything else. DUH!!!

Here's a picture of our first place ribs this weekend with Yardird Rub and Blues Hog sauce. (Farking black spot is drop from whatever was in the rack above.:icon_pissed) Ignoring the spot, I'd kill for ribs that look this good each week.

I rub my ribs the night before I plan to cook them for a contest. They usually get rubbed down before I go to bed. Mostly around 11p-12a. My ribs go on at 8a. They NEVER turn out "hammy" or taste cured with that length of time. However, I got my ribs prepped at 10am at a contest once. Two of the three ribs definitely tasted cured. Learned my lesson not to depart from my process. The cause of "hammy" or cured tasting ribs is the presence of salt in the rub. Don't be afraid of salt in rubs. It can be your best friend just as sugar can be. I'm convinced that judges taste salt as "flavor". But if you don't respect the salt and either watch your amounts or rub times, it can be your enemy. For ribs, my rub seems to be fine overnight, but I wouldn't push it past 10-12 hours.

[Plowboy]

On Pork, you can't go too heavy with Yardbird. I will use about 10-12 oz for two pork butts. It NEVER comes across too salty, hammy or cured. At contests, I usually get to rub my pork 6-9 hours before I begin my cook. I've prepped butts as long as 12 hours before cooking at they turned out just as good.

Just remember to go heavy on pork. Pork can take a lot of seasonings, salt, and heat.

[Plowboy]

I get a lot of PM's and questions at contests. Just thought this would help a few of you.

Thanks so much for your support. Our brisket rub will be coming. I want to make sure that our second rub is equally as good as the first. It has to be something I'm proud of before the name goes on.

[BBQ Grail]

Yardbird is the best rub out there! It's that simple.

I'm a fan.

[Smokin Gator]

Thanks for the info Todd. I have used it on chicken and turkey but have not tried it on pork. I will though. BTW... I'd be proud of those ribs, spot and all, any day!!!

[Norcoredneck]

I like it on my baked potatoes also.

[HeSmellsLikeSmoke]

I have been using it on ribs to rave reviews for some time -- never occurred to me that it was just for chicken. :biggrin:

Great stuff.

[Sledneck]

I use it on mac n cheese

[Bbq Bubba]

I like it on my baked potatoes also.

Actually have a roasted potato recipe that i call Plowboys Potatoes, was hoping to sell it to you some day.........:cool:

[smknwhlswife]

I use it on popcorn, eggs, & veggies!

[MrSmoker]

That's the way i do mine also, i can look at that picture and taste them. I,ll give that box a 9.

[HoDeDo]

I think that spot makes the ribs. character.

[Fatback Joe]

I kicks arse on frog legs too.

[AlabamaGrillBillies]

Lots of good tips here, thanks Todd. Very surprised by how long your rub goes on the ribs before cooking. I'll have to try that.

[VGuilford]

I kicks arse on frog legs too.
Makes em taste like chicken?

[BBQ_Mayor]

Nice look'n ribs Todd. Congrats on the first place.

I used it on Loin last year and got first. Not just for chicken anymore.

[minner]

Love this stuff

[Prairie Smoke]

I'm trying Yardbird in trials for the 2009 competition season.
How heavy do you apply Yardbird to ribs? I've found the ribs come out salty.
I've done a couple cooks with it, using what I'd say is an average application (ie not light on the rub, but not heavy like I'd rub a butt)
One application was done right before cooking, the other about 4 hours ahead.
The sauce I used was a light tangy glaze sauce similar to Blues Hog - not a salty sauce.

I don't think I have a particular aversion to salt flavour - it just seemed a bit strong to me. Maybe this works on the judges?
Comments please?
Thanks:biggrin:

[Plowboy]

I'm trying Yardbird in trials for the 2009 competition season.
How heavy do you apply Yardbird to ribs? I've found the ribs come out salty.
I've done a couple cooks with it, using what I'd say is an average application (ie not light on the rub, but not heavy like I'd rub a butt)
One application was done right before cooking, the other about 4 hours ahead.
The sauce I used was a light tangy glaze sauce similar to Blues Hog - not a salty sauce.

I don't think I have a particular aversion to salt flavour - it just seemed a bit strong to me. Maybe this works on the judges?
Comments please?
Thanks:biggrin:

Sounds like the level of seasoning is similar to mine. I'd say about half of what I'd put on pork and twice what I'd put on chicken.

At contests, I season my ribs before I go to bed. Usually around 11pm give or take an hour. They go on the pit at 8am, exactly. So I get roughly 9 hours of rub time. I've done 15 hours before and that was the first (and last) time I got that fabled Hammy taste. They tasted cured.

I use straight Blues Hog on my ribs, so if your sauce is similar, I don't know why your ribs would taste all that different from mine. I am a strong believer that judges equate salt to flavor.

Could it be your cooking process and not your prepping process? Tell me about your pit, your temps, any spritzing, and your times.

Good luck.

[AlabamaGrillBillies]

Thanks for sharing all the info Todd!

[Que'inKC]

You the man Todd...Thanks for the information.

We've been struggling with Ribs this year, maybe Yardbird is the answer!

[Prairie Smoke]

Just thought I'd post a quick reply, I've used it in subsequent cooks and the salt level was fine, not sure what happened on that first cook.
Good stuff!

[chambersuac]

Those ribs look GREAT. I'm gonna HAVE to buy me some of that rub come payday. Thanks!

[whitej98]

Todd-
I have used both of your rubs for pulled pork with my neighbor. It turned out amazing, he is now a fan. We put the rub on and let it sit for 2 hours and it turned out fine.

[Frits]

Yeah that's what we are missing in Europe, a wide range of rubs and bbq sauce.
We just keep making our own

[lunchbox]

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Ok, so i am cooking ribs this weekend for easter(my mother's request), and i plan on using the Yardbird(just got it in the mail yesterday, never used before). From reading this thread, i assume you use about 4 oz per rack? If anybody has some pics of the amount of rub used, or any advice, i would greatly appreciate it.

[Bob S]

Just give it a good overall sprinkle. I have never measured how much I use, but 4 oz would be a LOT of rub.
Enjoy! Yardbird is great on ribs.

[thillin]

Yep, a light coating is all you need.

[Plowboy]

4 oz is a lot of rub for ribs. I think you'll end up using about half that.

[lunchbox]

4 oz is a lot of rub for ribs. I think you'll end up using about half that.

Yea, i didn't measure it out, but i gave it a good coat. Turned out great. So great, in fact, i got possibly the pickiest eater i have ever met(father in law) to scarf em down. thanks again plowboys.

[Smiter Q]

SPOT??? What Spot??? :confused:

Will TRADE Professional retouch services for Rub.
Seriously. :-D Just let me know.:-D

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[JS-TX]

So I just got my Yardbird in today and just sampling it all by itself, I can tell it's going to be really good. I usually use a coating of mustard on my ribs to make the rub stick better. Do I need to do this or just give it a good sprinkle? What about using olive oil instead? Thanks

[Plowboy]

I use nothing but rub. No binder.

[Sleepy Smoker]

I've been reading this forum for the past few days (just joined and posted on the cattle call board) and had to take a minute to let you know that I ordered a bottle of your Yardbird Rub from Bass Pro Shop's website. It should be here in a few days and I can't wait to give it a try.

Any excuse, in this case a new rub, is a good excuse to fire up the smoker.

[dgassaway]

You'll like the YB for sure. Bass Pro is a smaller bottle and a little higher priced. Next time order from http://www.greatlakesbbqsupply.com (http://www.greatlakesbbqsupply.com/)

Larger bottle, better price, great service and they are bbq-brethren members as well.

[Sleepy Smoker]

You'll like the YB for sure. Bass Pro is a smaller bottle and a little higher priced. Next time order from http://www.greatlakesbbqsupply.com (http://www.greatlakesbbqsupply.com/)

Larger bottle, better price, great service and they are bbq-brethren members as well.

Thanks for the tip. I ended up ordering from Bass Pro Shops because their shipping costs were significantly lower than the other site I had checked, even though the product itself was higher priced on a per-ounce comparison. I figured this would give me a chance to try it on a couple of different kinds of meat and then I could shop around for a better option if I enjoyed it as much as everyone else seemed to.

I will definitely take a look at that site. Think I'll do it now.

[JS-TX]

I use nothing but rub. No binder.

Cool thanks. Same goes for pork butt and brisket?

[Plowboy]

Cool thanks. Same goes for pork butt and brisket?

Yes, same.

[monty3777]

Yardbird Rub = 1st place chicken at Shannon. Thanks for the $500!

[Harbormaster]

Guess I'll join the party here too.
Used Yardbird as one of the rubs on our chicken this weekend - 10th. (This was a much bigger deal then you would think!)
Also used Plowboy products on our ribs - 10th.
Yardbird and Bovine Bold are great products.

[Plowboy]

Guess I'll join the party here too.
Used Yardbird as one of the rubs on our chicken this weekend - 10th. (This was a much bigger deal then you would think!)
Also used Plowboy products on our ribs - 10th.
Yardbird and Bovine Bold are great products.

Way to go!! :thumb:

[Sleepy Smoker]

You'll like the YB for sure. Bass Pro is a smaller bottle and a little higher priced. Next time order from http://www.greatlakesbbqsupply.com (http://www.greatlakesbbqsupply.com/)

Larger bottle, better price, great service and they are bbq-brethren members as well.

I just took you up on your advice and placed an order. I picked up another bottle of Yardbird Rub and a few jars of Blues Hog BBQ sauce. I am hoping to be able to use the Blues Hog this weekend if I get lucky and it ships quickly. Either way I know I am going to go through quite a bit of my YB rub on Sunday, so I was going to need a refill anyway.

[Haltech]

I buy in 30lb quantities direct from Todd, that's how good it is. 8 he's max for letting them sit before cooking

[Big Ace]

Yardbird on ribs is the bomb! makes the ribs pop with flavor.

[JS-TX]

I used yardbird on some spares last week, just awesome. Tried it on pork butt, (my first ever), turned out awesome too.

[[TX]Aceboy]

Just made my first yardbird purchase. Looking foward to trying it out