Help with Rubs and Sauces

tish · 12-13-2011, 12:00 AM

I haven't had experience with rubs at all, and very little with sauces. I know that lots of folks like both to be very hot and spicy. I enjoy hot and spicy, but have health issues that make it dangerous for me to indulge.

Can someone recommend rubs and sauces that are a lot more sweet with just a little bit of the spicy? My stomach sure would thank you for it.

Pyle's BBQ · 12-13-2011, 12:06 AM

Have you tried Sweet Baby Ray's? You can customize it for your taste, by adding a little cayenne pepper until you reach your comfort level. Any recipe you find here would be good also. Just adjust the seasoning to where you can tolerate it.

tish · 12-13-2011, 12:13 AM

No, I haven't. But on your recommendation, I will.

EricF · 12-13-2011, 12:22 AM

Simply Marvelous sweet spicy rub is a good one IMO it is not too spicy if you want even more sweet same company his Sweet Seduction. I myself I don't know of another sweet commercial rub.

If you are looking to make your own rub just make sure the sweet component plays biggest part.

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tish · 12-13-2011, 12:31 AM

I have seen the SM name bounced around here quite a bit. I think I'd like to try the sweet spicy rub first. I've got a whole set of sweet teeth, but I do long for a little of the spicy, too. Thank you, Eric!

Hotrodhog · 12-13-2011, 03:43 AM

I highly recomend Simply marvelous Cherry and Spicey Apple rubs, I use it on about everything, popcorn, even a bit of the cherry on vanilla Ice cream once...yep...I did.
And Blues Hog for sauce.

Good luck!

Phubar · 12-13-2011, 05:06 AM

Tish,I also recommend SM for rubs...it has enough flavour and not too much salt or pepper in it.

Skidder · 12-13-2011, 05:41 AM

Here's our simple homemade version.
1-cup ketchup
1/3-cup cider vinegar
2-tbl brown sugar
4-teas.Worcestershire sauce
2-tbl. honey
1-tbl. molasses
1/2 teas. gran. garlic
pinch or to taste of cayenne

heat till sugar melts and thin with apple juice

Hope this helps and it's cheaper and better than store bought. Good Luck

pinkelephant · 12-13-2011, 09:30 AM

I'm hooked on Big Ron's sauce
http://www.bigronswebsite.com/BigRonsRub.html

it starts off sweet and then has an after burn.

Gore · 12-13-2011, 09:51 AM

I always recommend Foil Hat Rub, created by our own Bigabyte. He posted the recipe to share with everyone ...

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=103989

I like it on just about everything, even my oatmeal and cup of coffee. It is my favorite and I make about a gallon of it at a time.

Also, for sauce, I also prefer sweet. I will cut Sweet Baby Rays with some sriracha.

cameraman · 12-13-2011, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gore

Also, for sauce, I also prefer sweet. I will cut Sweet Baby Rays with some sriracha.

I like the sound of that

smokingj · 12-13-2011, 10:14 AM

Have to throw in my hat for where I work. The original may be to hot depending on what hot is for you but the sweet is good:
http://www.porkbarrelbbq.com/store/

Sly-one · 12-13-2011, 10:17 AM

I'm also a fan of the Simply Marvelous rubs. You can even buy a sampler that has five different flavors, and the containers hold enough to last you a while. All that I've tried so far have been great. Even the spicy rubs on the list have a touch of bite, but nothing severe at all. And, if you do decide to make it hotter, just add some cayenne.

Lake Dogs · 12-13-2011, 10:26 AM

Tish, with the sweeter rubs and/or sauces, when smoking try as best you can to keep the temperatures under about 265, preferably in the 250 range. Otherwise sugars can burn.

With rubs, I suggest starting with a few over-the-counter ones before you go it alone. Note however that most are loaded with salt. I'm told that Simply Marvelous (above) are a bit lower on sodium than most. Another awesome starter rub would be Plowboy's Yardbird. The rub I make and compete with is similar in flavor to this only with less sodium.

With the sweeter sauces I highly suggest that you use them as a finishing sauce (ala. not grill it on there) and apply after smoking/grilling when hot. As earlier, this will prevent burning those sugars.

A very sweet and somewhat spicy sauce that we use as part of our sauces is Blues Hog Original.

Groundhog66 · 12-13-2011, 10:37 AM

Blues Hog Smokey Mountain sauce is really tasty, and a bit spicier than the original. As far as rubs go, it's hard to beat a good Santa Maria.

12-13-2011, 12:00 AM	#1
tish Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-13-11 Location: york, pa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Help with Rubs and Sauces I haven't had experience with rubs at all, and very little with sauces. I know that lots of folks like both to be very hot and spicy. I enjoy hot and spicy, but have health issues that make it dangerous for me to indulge. Can someone recommend rubs and sauces that are a lot more sweet with just a little bit of the spicy? My stomach sure would thank you for it. __________________ When all else fails, just ask yourself WWGALD???* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Just a little pyro at heart! Who's got the hot dogs? Bubba Keg, Weber Genesis E-310 NG Mini WSM, Shhh!!! Michael's surprise <'\__! .// .\\ Puppy baby says 'piss on it and walk away!' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Proud recipient of a certifiably uncertified limited edition MOINK ball certificate!!

12-13-2011, 12:06 AM	#2
Pyle's BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-25-06 Location: Des Moines, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Have you tried Sweet Baby Ray's? You can customize it for your taste, by adding a little cayenne pepper until you reach your comfort level. Any recipe you find here would be good also. Just adjust the seasoning to where you can tolerate it. __________________ Bryan, Team: Pyle's BBQ; Good-One "Trail Boss" 60T; Homemade rig; 22" Weber Kettle w/rotisserie ring; Big A$$ Rotisserie; BGE-Small; Weber Kettle Gold, Weber OTS, New Braunfels offset smoker. Saddles BBQ Bistro Μολὼν λαβέ

12-13-2011, 12:13 AM	#3
tish Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-13-11 Location: york, pa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	No, I haven't. But on your recommendation, I will. __________________ When all else fails, just ask yourself WWGALD???* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Just a little pyro at heart! Who's got the hot dogs? Bubba Keg, Weber Genesis E-310 NG Mini WSM, Shhh!!! Michael's surprise <'\__! .// .\\ Puppy baby says 'piss on it and walk away!' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Proud recipient of a certifiably uncertified limited edition MOINK ball certificate!!

12-13-2011, 12:22 AM	#4
EricF Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-06-11 Location: Houston, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Simply Marvelous sweet spicy rub is a good one IMO it is not too spicy if you want even more sweet same company his Sweet Seduction. I myself I don't know of another sweet commercial rub. If you are looking to make your own rub just make sure the sweet component plays biggest part. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Weber Genesis EP-310, offset BYC, Maverick ET-732, red Thermapen

12-13-2011, 12:31 AM	#5
tish Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-13-11 Location: york, pa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have seen the SM name bounced around here quite a bit. I think I'd like to try the sweet spicy rub first. I've got a whole set of sweet teeth, but I do long for a little of the spicy, too. Thank you, Eric! __________________ When all else fails, just ask yourself WWGALD???* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Just a little pyro at heart! Who's got the hot dogs? Bubba Keg, Weber Genesis E-310 NG Mini WSM, Shhh!!! Michael's surprise <'\__! .// .\\ Puppy baby says 'piss on it and walk away!' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Proud recipient of a certifiably uncertified limited edition MOINK ball certificate!!

12-13-2011, 03:43 AM	#6
Hotrodhog Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-25-09 Location: Escalon, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I highly recomend Simply marvelous Cherry and Spicey Apple rubs, I use it on about everything, popcorn, even a bit of the cherry on vanilla Ice cream once...yep...I did. And Blues Hog for sauce. Good luck!

12-13-2011, 05:06 AM	#7
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,The NetherPharkinglands Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Tish,I also recommend SM for rubs...it has enough flavour and not too much salt or pepper in it. __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by Ecobrasa Coco Briquettes Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012 *Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2013 Low 'n Slow

12-13-2011, 05:41 AM	#8
Skidder Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-02-08 Location: Westfield,Ma. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Here's our simple homemade version. 1-cup ketchup 1/3-cup cider vinegar 2-tbl brown sugar 4-teas.Worcestershire sauce 2-tbl. honey 1-tbl. molasses 1/2 teas. gran. garlic pinch or to taste of cayenne heat till sugar melts and thin with apple juice Hope this helps and it's cheaper and better than store bought. Good Luck

12-13-2011, 09:30 AM	#9
pinkelephant Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-23-10 Location: Mode, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm hooked on Big Ron's sauce http://www.bigronswebsite.com/BigRonsRub.html it starts off sweet and then has an after burn. __________________ It's all about the smoke... Allen

12-13-2011, 09:51 AM	#10
Gore somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-05-08 Location: Hiding out from blood suck ghost snake gods ... and Nazis Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I always recommend Foil Hat Rub, created by our own Bigabyte. He posted the recipe to share with everyone ... http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=103989 I like it on just about everything, even my oatmeal and cup of coffee. It is my favorite and I make about a gallon of it at a time. Also, for sauce, I also prefer sweet. I will cut Sweet Baby Rays with some sriracha. __________________ Assistant to a Mad BBQ Scientist (and a squirrel): Primo Oval XL, Small Offset, Gasser, Optigrill, UBS "I love everything about the pig, even the way she walks." -- Spanish proverb (\__/) (='.'=) This is the rabbit baby. Invests him in yours signature, (")_(") and the help rabbit baby takes over control of the world! Hmmmm, I wonder, WWGALD? Avatar courtesy of Grillman and NorthwestBBQ Promoted by Bigabyte to "Idiot #1"

12-13-2011, 10:14 AM	#12
smokingj Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-29-11 Location: Alexandria VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Have to throw in my hat for where I work. The original may be to hot depending on what hot is for you but the sweet is good: http://www.porkbarrelbbq.com/store/ __________________ ~Jimmy~ 18.5 redhead, UDS, Smokey Joe, Smokey Joe Smoker

12-13-2011, 10:17 AM	#13
Sly-one Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-15-11 Location: Nocatee, Fl Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm also a fan of the Simply Marvelous rubs. You can even buy a sampler that has five different flavors, and the containers hold enough to last you a while. All that I've tried so far have been great. Even the spicy rubs on the list have a touch of bite, but nothing severe at all. And, if you do decide to make it hotter, just add some cayenne. __________________ Tim A Big Green Egg 1 Butt Ugly UDS A Stok Tower grill And, a gasser for the quick and dirty.

12-13-2011, 10:26 AM	#14
Lake Dogs Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-14-09 Location: Lake Sinclair, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Tish, with the sweeter rubs and/or sauces, when smoking try as best you can to keep the temperatures under about 265, preferably in the 250 range. Otherwise sugars can burn. With rubs, I suggest starting with a few over-the-counter ones before you go it alone. Note however that most are loaded with salt. I'm told that Simply Marvelous (above) are a bit lower on sodium than most. Another awesome starter rub would be Plowboy's Yardbird. The rub I make and compete with is similar in flavor to this only with less sodium. With the sweeter sauces I highly suggest that you use them as a finishing sauce (ala. not grill it on there) and apply after smoking/grilling when hot. As earlier, this will prevent burning those sugars. A very sweet and somewhat spicy sauce that we use as part of our sauces is Blues Hog Original. __________________ Hance - Lake Dogs Cooking Team - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook Lake Sinclair, GA (strategically about an hour from everywhere)

12-13-2011, 10:37 AM	#15
Groundhog66 Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-10 Location: Livermore, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Blues Hog Smokey Mountain sauce is really tasty, and a bit spicier than the original. As far as rubs go, it's hard to beat a good Santa Maria. __________________ Tim -

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