Favorite Dry Rubs

Northwoods Smoke · 07-05-2009, 07:14 AM

I am placing an order for some BBQ gear and am going to purchase some dry rubs. What in you opinion are the best rubs for:

A) Pork
B) Beef

I'm sure the usual suspects will show up here, but I'd like to see what the majority has to say and the minority. Also include a sauce recommendation with your rub recommendation if applicable.

Thanks.

chambersuac · 07-05-2009, 07:19 AM

For a great overal seasoning (not just rub) try Julio's Seasoning - available online at http://www.julioschips.com/contact.html

Of course, I recently got a hold of some Plowboy's Yardbird Rub and Bovine Bold - both are very good.

Smoke & Beers · 07-05-2009, 07:30 AM

That's like asking a guy with 10 kids, "which one is your favorite?"
Ok...if you must know...Yardbird & Bovine Bold are excellent...but I've got a brisket on right now that I'm trying out some of Todd's Dirt...
I'll let you know how it turns out...I may have another new favorite

Desert Dweller · 07-05-2009, 07:38 AM

First pic is what I use regularly. Second pic is what I use most often; From left to right Beef, Pork, Chicken and Some Todd's Dirt with each one. TD is my go to all around seasoning, like it on just about everything except ice cream...

NCGuy68 · 07-05-2009, 07:51 AM

Favorite dry rubs? My own homemade of course. Got one for beef, one for birds and one for hog. Experiment a little...... you'll hit on something you really like.

ipls3355 · 07-05-2009, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desert Dweller

like it on just about everything except ice cream...

How do you know? Have you ever tried it on ice cream? May be good there too.

ipls3355 · 07-05-2009, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCGuy68

Favorite dry rubs? My own homemade of course. Got one for beef, one for birds and one for hog. Experiment a little...... you'll hit on something you really like.

This is what I do. But there are plenty of good commercial rubs as well.

In general I go with a little heat for chicken
a little sweet for pork
and I use a Montreal steak seasoning for beef

Brian in Maine · 07-05-2009, 08:26 AM

I make most of my rubs. The only rub I buy is The Slabs Wow Up Your Cow. I just haven't had anything I like better on brisket.

LMAJ · 07-05-2009, 08:27 AM

Here's what's in my cupboard...
Salt Lick rub if I want heat - good for chicken, pork, and beef
Yardbird - only thing I use on chicken now.
Bovine Bold - Nice kick, not over powering
I make some rubs, all variations of rubs found in the book Smoke and Spice.

Rich Parker · 07-05-2009, 08:42 AM

I think one of the best things about cookin Q is the opportunity to make my own rub.

LMAJ - I have never heard of the book Smoke and Spice....thanks for the lead.

BRBBQ · 07-05-2009, 08:45 AM

I use Famous Daves rub on pork and John Henry pecan on beef.

Crüe-B-Cüe · 07-05-2009, 08:53 AM

I mostly use my own rub on ribs and pork butt. But I do switch it up and use others. Some of my favorite commercial rubs are Yardbird, John Henry pecan and anything from Dizzy Pig. I need to order some Bovine Bold and give it a try.

Lakeside Smoker · 07-05-2009, 09:14 AM

Slabs Beef rub.

Northwoods Smoke · 07-05-2009, 04:28 PM

What is the name of the second rub from the left?

Northwoods Smoke · 07-05-2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCGuy68

Favorite dry rubs? My own homemade of course. Got one for beef, one for birds and one for hog. Experiment a little...... you'll hit on something you really like.

I've had some success with homemade rubs, but nothing 'incredible' so far. The rubs are where I need to up my game right now. Once I get a hold of a few really good commercial rubs, I will have a better feel for tweaking my own as well.

07-05-2009, 07:14 AM	#1
Northwoods Smoke Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-11-09 Location: Wisconsin Northwoods	Favorite Dry Rubs I am placing an order for some BBQ gear and am going to purchase some dry rubs. What in you opinion are the best rubs for: A) Pork B) Beef I'm sure the usual suspects will show up here, but I'd like to see what the majority has to say and the minority. Also include a sauce recommendation with your rub recommendation if applicable. Thanks. __________________ ProQ Excel 20, Weber OTG, Char-Griller Grillin' Pro, Lightning Fast 'Back-in-Black' Thermapen

07-05-2009, 07:30 AM	#3
Smoke & Beers is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-10-08 Location: Ellis Co. KS	That's like asking a guy with 10 kids, "which one is your favorite?" Ok...if you must know...Yardbird & Bovine Bold are excellent...but I've got a brisket on right now that I'm trying out some of Todd's Dirt... I'll let you know how it turns out...I may have another new favorite __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shawn aka: [B]BUBBA's QUE CREW Competition Team[/B] Blue Weber Performer w/SS top & gas assist Weber One Touch Gold & a Weber 22 1/2" Silver Traeger Jr 2 UDS's Born 9-19-08 & 3-6-09 Weber Smokey Joe Platinum [COLOR=red][COLOR=black]Super Fast[/COLOR][B] RED THERMAPEN[/B][/COLOR] "If you got them by the MOINK balls, their hearts and minds will follow" -John Wayne

07-05-2009, 07:51 AM	#5
NCGuy68 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-29-09 Location: In the stix, NC	Favorite dry rubs? My own homemade of course. Got one for beef, one for birds and one for hog. Experiment a little...... you'll hit on something you really like. __________________ Smoke 'em if ya got 'em

07-05-2009, 08:26 AM	#8
Brian in Maine is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-05-07 Location: Portland Me	I make most of my rubs. The only rub I buy is The Slabs Wow Up Your Cow. I just haven't had anything I like better on brisket. __________________ Brian 2 WSMs 2 OTG One red one black 22 1/2" black Bar-B-Kettle with rotisserie ring Brinkman dual zone charcoal grill Webber Silver Genises B 3 burner camp stove

07-05-2009, 08:27 AM	#9
LMAJ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-01-07 Location: Southeastern Pa	Here's what's in my cupboard... Salt Lick rub if I want heat - good for chicken, pork, and beef Yardbird - only thing I use on chicken now. Bovine Bold - Nice kick, not over powering I make some rubs, all variations of rubs found in the book Smoke and Spice. __________________ L-M Official Pennsylvania MOINK Ball maker 1 Large BGE - 7/5/08 1 Large BGE and table - 8/29/12 1300 Timberline 5/26/17 1 18.5 WSM Super Fast BLUE and REDThermopen 1 - Fantastic hubby - the original Big Al Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Robert Brault

07-05-2009, 07:19 AM	#2
chambersuac somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-09 Location: San Antonio, TX	For a great overal seasoning (not just rub) try Julio's Seasoning - available online at http://www.julioschips.com/contact.html Of course, I recently got a hold of some Plowboy's Yardbird Rub and Bovine Bold - both are very good.

07-05-2009, 08:42 AM	#10
Rich Parker Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-20-09 Location: Grand Rapids, MI	I think one of the best things about cookin Q is the opportunity to make my own rub. LMAJ - I have never heard of the book Smoke and Spice....thanks for the lead.

07-05-2009, 08:45 AM	#11
BRBBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-05-08 Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa	I use Famous Daves rub on pork and John Henry pecan on beef.

07-05-2009, 08:53 AM	#12
Crüe-B-Cüe is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-25-07 Location: Mobile, AL	I mostly use my own rub on ribs and pork butt. But I do switch it up and use others. Some of my favorite commercial rubs are Yardbird, John Henry pecan and anything from Dizzy Pig. I need to order some Bovine Bold and give it a try. __________________ Wes - Mobile, AL - Large Big Green Egg, MES 40

07-05-2009, 09:14 AM	#13
Lakeside Smoker is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-17-07 Location: Methuen, MA	Slabs Beef rub. __________________ Blog In polite society, we have an unspoken agreement to call our obsessions hobbies. - Stephen King

07-05-2009, 04:28 PM	#14
Northwoods Smoke Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-11-09 Location: Wisconsin Northwoods	What is the name of the second rub from the left? __________________ ProQ Excel 20, Weber OTG, Char-Griller Grillin' Pro, Lightning Fast 'Back-in-Black' Thermapen

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