Oakridge BBQ Crucible Rub
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mytmouz
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Hotter, but more flavorful, IMO. I like it...
BBQ Freak
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lantern
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I'm actually in the opposite camp. I don't think it has as much flavor as HDD, but is hotter by a decent margin.
I REALLY like to use it as an add-in to pulled pork AFTER it's been pulled/chopped for those that like real spice. That way I get the same flavor profile for BOTH hot and mild.
Now the scorpion rub? THAT was a big pile of flavor and heat. LOL!
I REALLY like to use it as an add-in to pulled pork AFTER it's been pulled/chopped for those that like real spice. That way I get the same flavor profile for BOTH hot and mild.
Now the scorpion rub? THAT was a big pile of flavor and heat. LOL!
agreed, more flavor with hdd but crucible is hotter, still good flavor.
mytmouz
is Blowin Smoke!
I use it stand alone, and with some Valentina hot sauce as well on some. To me it has a fruity aftertone, more so than the HDD. For myself, I will layer both, but not many pepoerheads in my group, so not often...
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sudsandswine
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It's definitely a couple levels hotter than HDD, in my opinion. I like hotter food than most people but it's at the top of my comfort level in its "uncut" form (aka not layered with another rub). Maybe for some the heat overwhelms the palette and seems less flavorful? I agree on the fruity after tones. I've only used it on wings so far and did not mix it with anything else. There was definitely some endorphin release from the heat and my sinuses were CLEARED :becky:
kcmike
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LOL, you guys crack me up! 
ound: That Scorpion rub was STUPID hot. Like trying to eat a cactus that was lit on fire first... And the day after.... Flamethrower. :yield: :yield:
I cooked some wings with Crucible on the CTO this past weekend. Definitely hotter than the HDD wings, with a milder, citrus flavor. For more flavor, try dusting with a little more Crucible after cooking has finished, like a finishing dust. It helps enhance some of the more fragile flavors that are lost during cooking. I also really like it as a pizza sprinkle, especially on Hawaiian pizza.
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ound: That Scorpion rub was STUPID hot. Like trying to eat a cactus that was lit on fire first... And the day after.... Flamethrower. :yield: :yield:I cooked some wings with Crucible on the CTO this past weekend. Definitely hotter than the HDD wings, with a milder, citrus flavor. For more flavor, try dusting with a little more Crucible after cooking has finished, like a finishing dust. It helps enhance some of the more fragile flavors that are lost during cooking. I also really like it as a pizza sprinkle, especially on Hawaiian pizza.
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lantern
is One Chatty Farker
LOL, you guys crack me up!
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But, it had a great southwest flavor to it. Speaking of..... I believe you're missing a southwest type rub in the arsenal. Hmmmmmmmm…….:becky::becky::becky:
Also....no chili mix. I don't trust many, but I trust you to make a decent quick mix for those that can't make a decent bowl of red to save their lives.
kcmike
is Blowin Smoke!
I have something I've been working on for a couple years now... The last test batch of chili was really close to the quality and full flavor I demand. We'll see... :tape: :tape:
Awesome. There's a large audience of chili lovers here that just said amen.
lantern
is One Chatty Farker
Nope. I use that jammy all the time on ALL SORTS of stuff, but it ain't the flavor I'm thinking of right now.
The reason I enjoyed the scorpion so much that I endured the butt burning fire is the AWESOME flavor. I'm a pretty big fan of pasilla chiles and I THINK it had them in there along with chipotle. Heck, take out the scorpion and add cumin and some chile de arbol and we may be almost there with the rest of what was in that rub. Again...….I loved me some butt burning scorpion rub!! :becky::becky:
I can definitely see how you'd think that though.
Also...…… YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To hearing there's a chili mix in the works!!!!
BBQ Freak
Babbling Farker
You said chilli mix ? i will be down for a big bag of that for sure and there is only one kind i like right now but know yours will be the best .
Smokey Lonesome
is one Smokin' Farker
Bring it on, Mike! I’ll take a few pounds!
I picked up a bag of the previous batch of Crucible. Can't wait to try it, just need to finish my bag of HDD first (any day now).
Smoker34
Knows what a fatty is.
Last night, I made some wings using Oakridge Game Bird & Chicken Rub (2/3) and Crucible (1/3). They were cooked for 25 minutes in my WSCG on indirect heat using the Vortex. These were great! Enough heat to enjoy it, but not overwhelming.
