Finishing rubs?

porkingINpublic · 11-27-2012, 05:32 PM

I'm interested in the concept of a finishing rub... I'm debating ordering big poppa smokers "happy endings" I've heard he won a small comp somewhere using it..lol

What spice & flavored do u look for in a finishing rub?

And when exactly do you apply it?

Thanks

gtr · 11-27-2012, 05:37 PM

I usually just use a little fleur de sel, but I did get some BP's Happy Ending Finishing Rub recently and I am very impressed with it, as I am his other rubs. It's just a little added somethin somethin that makes it pop. I've only gotten it recently and used it a couple times, and I'm very much looking forward to using it a lot more.

porkingINpublic · 11-27-2012, 06:33 PM

Yea his $25 combo is a good deal. What kind of sauce do u use with his happy endings? Sweet? Original?

---k--- · 11-27-2012, 07:30 PM

Smoking Guns makes one, called Gun Powder. My understanding is that it is the same rub, just ground finer. The finer grind is to give better coverage from a small amount and to hide it so it isn't visually seen. I think you want the same profile as already on the meat. This is common in competition cooking. It gives a blast of flavor to each bite. This is very common in comps.

I have occasionally sprinkled regular rub on my pork after pulling. I typically don't do this though. it all comes down to how much you want to wow people and how much effort those little incremental improvements are worth to you.

Rich Parker · 11-27-2012, 07:31 PM

Smoking Guns has Gun Powder which is really good. Or take your favorite rub and run it through your coffee grinder and make your own.

JS-TX · 11-27-2012, 08:14 PM

I recently used Cowtowns sweet spot rub. It's not as fine ground but it's pretty good. A little sweet and spicy makes for a savory finishing rub as it adds another layer of flavor.

porkingINpublic · 11-27-2012, 10:45 PM

I used Simply Marvelouse Cherry as a finishing rub once. Tasted great... Wasn't sure what flavor the other guys were using, crap now I gotta order smokin guns finishing rub too! Lol

thirdeye · 11-27-2012, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ---k---

Smoking Guns makes one, called Gun Powder. My understanding is that it is the same rub, just ground finer. The finer grind is to give better coverage from a small amount and to hide it so it isn't visually seen. I think you want the same profile as already on the meat. This is common in competition cooking. It gives a blast of flavor to each bite. This is very common in comps.

I have occasionally sprinkled regular rub on my pork after pulling. I typically don't do this though. it all comes down to how much you want to wow people and how much effort those little incremental improvements are worth to you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Parker

Smoking Guns has Gun Powder which is really good. Or take your favorite rub and run it through your coffee grinder and make your own.

Yep, thumbs up on Gunpowder, and I have not tried the ones from Big Poppa. I do a super fine grind on one of my homemede rubs and jokingly call it "gold dust". I also do a super fine grind on Dizzy Pig's Dizzy Dust and use it as a finishing rub too.

martyleach · 11-27-2012, 11:45 PM

Dang, just had to try the Gunpowder.... I love Smokin' Guns Hot on chicken thighs.

Skidder · 11-28-2012, 01:41 AM

Yup I too use a finishing rub but only when doing comps. I take my home made rub and add a bit more sweet,a touch of kosher salt and a very little heat and run it through the spice (coffee) grinder and use it lightly. My thinking is that there's areas on the meat that never get to see the rub as in the edges of cut ribs or deep inside a pork butt or brisket so why not drop some extra flavor on it. I use a salt shaker for this.

Fishawn · 11-28-2012, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Parker

Or take your favorite rub and run it through your coffee grinder and make your own.

I really like the Mad Hunky run through a spice grinder to near powder form, dusted on ribs before serving & also like some smoked finishing salts........ Sometimes the texture of the smoked finishing salts can be a bit coarse for some IMO, but the addition of them is worth checking out IMO..... Mortar & Pestle them down a bit if you have a coarser grind, or quick pulse in a grinder.

gtr · 11-28-2012, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porkingINpublic

Yea his $25 combo is a good deal. What kind of sauce do u use with his happy endings? Sweet? Original?

For various reasons (laziness key among them) I hardly ever sauce when I cook, so I haven't tried a sauce with these rubs.

porkingINpublic · 11-28-2012, 08:14 PM

Does anyone know if Big Poppa gives a brethren discount?

djqualls · 11-29-2012, 01:48 AM

Happy Endings is so good I'm about to put it on some coconut pie! His Money rub really is a whole new taste for Me! I'm really impressed with those two and a couple more of his.

11-27-2012, 05:32 PM	#1
porkingINpublic is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-30-11 Location: Beebe, ar Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Finishing rubs? I'm interested in the concept of a finishing rub... I'm debating ordering big poppa smokers "happy endings" I've heard he won a small comp somewhere using it..lol What spice & flavored do u look for in a finishing rub? And when exactly do you apply it? Thanks __________________ Jacks Old South single door unit Traeger Junior Old Country (Bandera Clone) UDS BLACK Thermapen "Do not eat the meat raw or cooked in water, but roast it over the fire" Exodus 12:9

11-27-2012, 05:37 PM	#2
gtr Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I usually just use a little fleur de sel, but I did get some BP's Happy Ending Finishing Rub recently and I am very impressed with it, as I am his other rubs. It's just a little added somethin somethin that makes it pop. I've only gotten it recently and used it a couple times, and I'm very much looking forward to using it a lot more. __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Jumbo Old Smokey, Pig Hibachi, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. Golden Goose Egg - Got 2 in the nest baby! SPFP Mayzie's keeping an eye out for you! WTFWGALD?

11-27-2012, 06:33 PM	#3
porkingINpublic is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-30-11 Location: Beebe, ar Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yea his $25 combo is a good deal. What kind of sauce do u use with his happy endings? Sweet? Original? __________________ Jacks Old South single door unit Traeger Junior Old Country (Bandera Clone) UDS BLACK Thermapen "Do not eat the meat raw or cooked in water, but roast it over the fire" Exodus 12:9

11-27-2012, 07:30 PM	#4
---k--- is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-07-10 Location: Chicago, IL - West burbs Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Smoking Guns makes one, called Gun Powder. My understanding is that it is the same rub, just ground finer. The finer grind is to give better coverage from a small amount and to hide it so it isn't visually seen. I think you want the same profile as already on the meat. This is common in competition cooking. It gives a blast of flavor to each bite. This is very common in comps. I have occasionally sprinkled regular rub on my pork after pulling. I typically don't do this though. it all comes down to how much you want to wow people and how much effort those little incremental improvements are worth to you. __________________ -Ryan Proudly Smoking on a UDS, PBC & Accidental Winner of the 2012 "Saucy" Throwdown.

11-27-2012, 07:31 PM	#5
Rich Parker Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-20-09 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Smoking Guns has Gun Powder which is really good. Or take your favorite rub and run it through your coffee grinder and make your own. __________________ WSM and UDS - iBQ'n BBQ Team owner TheBBQSuperstore.com

11-27-2012, 08:14 PM	#6
JS-TX is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-17-10 Location: San Antonio, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I recently used Cowtowns sweet spot rub. It's not as fine ground but it's pretty good. A little sweet and spicy makes for a savory finishing rub as it adds another layer of flavor.

11-27-2012, 10:45 PM	#7
porkingINpublic is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-30-11 Location: Beebe, ar Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I used Simply Marvelouse Cherry as a finishing rub once. Tasted great... Wasn't sure what flavor the other guys were using, crap now I gotta order smokin guns finishing rub too! Lol __________________ Jacks Old South single door unit Traeger Junior Old Country (Bandera Clone) UDS BLACK Thermapen "Do not eat the meat raw or cooked in water, but roast it over the fire" Exodus 12:9

11-27-2012, 11:45 PM	#9
martyleach Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Pleasanton, Ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Dang, just had to try the Gunpowder.... I love Smokin' Guns Hot on chicken thighs. __________________ Large Big Green Egg, Cold smokehouse, UDS with hinged lid, Santa Maria pit 26.75" Weber OTG, Weber Performer, WGA MAK One Star General Pellet Pooper Hasty Bake Gourmet Custom wooden handles for BBQ's made by Marty Leach (oh, that's me) www.amlwoodart.com

11-28-2012, 01:41 AM	#10
Skidder Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-02-08 Location: Westfield,Ma. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yup I too use a finishing rub but only when doing comps. I take my home made rub and add a bit more sweet,a touch of kosher salt and a very little heat and run it through the spice (coffee) grinder and use it lightly. My thinking is that there's areas on the meat that never get to see the rub as in the edges of cut ribs or deep inside a pork butt or brisket so why not drop some extra flavor on it. I use a salt shaker for this.

11-28-2012, 08:14 PM	#13
porkingINpublic is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-30-11 Location: Beebe, ar Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Does anyone know if Big Poppa gives a brethren discount? __________________ Jacks Old South single door unit Traeger Junior Old Country (Bandera Clone) UDS BLACK Thermapen "Do not eat the meat raw or cooked in water, but roast it over the fire" Exodus 12:9

11-29-2012, 01:48 AM	#14
djqualls On the road to being a farker Join Date: 03-08-10 Location: Tecumseh, OK Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Happy Endings is so good I'm about to put it on some coconut pie! His Money rub really is a whole new taste for Me! I'm really impressed with those two and a couple more of his. __________________ The American Dream Bar-B-Que Team Custom Dual FEC100 Rig on Trolley Cart Single FEC100 Yoder YS640 with Comp Cart Lagre Big Green Egg Kingfisher BT Trailer with Charcoal Box And Propane Insert and Stoker Setup