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Originally Posted by watertowerbbq

However, the notion that you are not a professional cook if you use a commercial sauce or rub is silly at best and condascending at worst. You can agree to disagree if you want.

I stand corrected & you are right - if you get paid to cook you are technically a professional.

What I meant to say was no self respecting BBQ professional - selling Q to the public for a living - would use a commercial sauce or rub.