What "secret" signature spice/flavor do you use in a rub?

nucornhusker · Oct 19, 2011

You don't have to give away your whole recipe, but what "secret" signature spice or flavor do you use in your rubs that most people may not think to use?

For example, some people use coffee, some use chocolate, some use cinnamon. Just a unique flavor that sets your rub apart. Not paprika, sugar, salt, pepper, etc.

If you don't want to give yours away, no need to reply. Just trying to get the creative juices flowing.

BlueHowler · Oct 19, 2011

Nutmeg, and coriander used in just barely able to taste amounts works well especially with pork and chicken but can give a nice flavor to brisket also.

Aleppo chile is one of my secret ingredients in my homemade rubs it has a raisin and cumin flavor with a moderate heat level.

Smiter Q · Oct 19, 2011

i am fortunate to have a grocer who has numerous dried chili peppers that can not be found elsewhere. Each time I make a rub I use something different from the selections.

Smoothsmoke · Oct 19, 2011

Cumin in my beef rub.

jgh1204 · Oct 19, 2011

Salt, pepper, granulated garlic and sometimes I will go crazy and add some chili powder from pendery's. My pork rub is the same with a little turbinado sugar.

B-Lazy BBQ · Oct 20, 2011

I like to experiment a bit, so I've used everything from lime juice powder to powdered beer. (Yes, there is such a thing:-D)

nucornhusker · Oct 20, 2011

^^^ Wow. I may have to find some of that!

B-Lazy BBQ · Oct 20, 2011

Check out spicebarndotcom--->http://spicebarn.com/beer_extract_powder.htm

LoneStarMojo · Oct 20, 2011

Cumin is one of my faves for rubs and also when I make chilie but I'm getting a little spicy wanderlust and am looking to expand my horizons.

posey's_pork_pit · Oct 20, 2011

Five Spice powder in my poultry rub; Ground Ginger in all of my rubs.

Pappy · Oct 20, 2011

I use a dash of cinnamon in my rib rub and in my KC Red sauce.

I tried cherry cool-aid once. Couldn't even taste it. I used 5 packs mixed in with my basic pork rub for 2 butts.

Lake Dogs · Oct 20, 2011

shhhhh, dont tell anyone:

black pepper

Phubar · Oct 20, 2011

Celery seeds,masala powder,Jell-O powder...
An Oriental store is a goldmine when it comes to find different kind of powders.

grillzilla10 · Oct 20, 2011

I use instant coffee,cocoa, liptons cup o soup tomato flavor,and sugar in the raw

GreenDrake · Oct 20, 2011

powdered honey and powdered beer

expatpig · Oct 20, 2011

I use my homemade granulated garlic, and garlic powder, from my homegrown garlic.It provides a flavor that can't be duplicated with commercial garlic.

BBQ Bacon · Oct 20, 2011

Coconut sugar!

Sean "Puffy" Coals · Oct 20, 2011

I think it's the ground clove that really sets my rub apart. Although I saw some pretty cool stuff on SpiceBarn.com that I really want to experiment with...

Q-Dat · Oct 20, 2011

Smoothsmoke said:
Cumin in my beef rub.

Brother I love it too! However after the comment card I got last time, I will NEVER use it in a comp again!

Q-Dat · Oct 20, 2011

BBQ Bacon said:
Coconut sugar!

Hmmmmm.......ok I am intrigued.

What "secret" signature spice/flavor do you use in a rub?

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