Commercial rub suggestions

4uweque · 04-06-2012, 07:34 AM

I bought a gallon of Blues Hog sauce and it doesn't work with what I'm using. I'm needing suggestions for a commercial rub that goes with that flavor profile. Suggestions???

Code3BBQ · 04-06-2012, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 4uweque

I bought a gallon of Blues Hog sauce and it doesn't work with what I'm using. I'm needing suggestions for a commercial rub that goes with that flavor profile. Suggestions???

What have you tried it with? More importantly, what are you trying it ON?

4uweque · 04-06-2012, 08:02 AM

I've been using Willingham's original half and half with Willingham's Cajun hot. It doesn't work very well with the sauce. It's funny, the sauce is glorious when you taste just it but when combined with my rub... Not sa much!

Lightning · 04-06-2012, 08:06 AM

Man this is a loaded question since taste is subjective to the person eating it. Best advice I can give anyone when it comes to this sort of thing.

Go to SAMs or some other supplier were you can buy spices by the #.

Get a note book and pencil

Get a good measuring set

Start making your own rub and document every batch and changes

Forget about the sauce until you get your rub recipe down. Once you get it the way you want figure out what type of sauce you like. Pretty much the main four are Sugar, tomato, mustard, and vinegar based sauces. Add your rub to your base and start building it up from there.

At this point you should have a decent rub and then a sauce that will complement the rub perfectly. Once you are at this point you'll never think twice about buying another sauce or rub ever again

Again, don't forget to document changes and be super careful when it comes to garlic powder.

Aaron

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snook806 · 04-06-2012, 08:18 AM

www.texasbbqrub.com

big brother smoke · 04-06-2012, 10:38 AM

3eyz, Plowboy's yardbird, the RUb Company and our line of products have done well mixed with Blues Hog.

Bbqin fool · 04-06-2012, 10:59 AM

Plowboys Yardbird!

Ryan Chester · 04-06-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by big brother smoke

3eyz, Plowboy's yardbird, the RUb Company and our line of products have done well mixed with Blues Hog.

Can't go wrong with any of those!

Lake Dogs · 04-06-2012, 11:13 AM

We found the exact same thing to be true (great tasting sauce with a great tasting BBQ [ala. rub and/or injections] dont necessarily combine and make a great product). So, as a result, we had a sauce tasting party with 12 of us. I made a huge batch of pork, using 2 different rubs. I then made 16 sauces. Off we went. We immediately identified the pork we preferred (ala. the rub we preferred), yet none of the sauces were just over the top awesome. Not out of 16 sauces. Most were HORRID with the BBQ, even though they were great. We had 5 or 6 that weren't bad, but each either lacked something or had too much of something. We then began to mix and match a little. I now have my sauce that I/we prefer and use in competitions as a result, as 11 of the 12 people preferred this combination FAR and AWAY better than all the rest. It does include BH Original, but only about 1/3rd...

You may have to try something similar.

By the say, my winning rub is very similar to Plowboy's Yardbird, just a little less sodium in mine...

4uweque · 04-06-2012, 11:33 AM

It has really gotten expensive trying different things, that's why I was hoping someone had a suggestion. I know it's a popular sauce, but dang, it just doesn't work well with what I've been doing.

fingerlickin' · 04-06-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by big brother smoke

3eyz, Plowboy's yardbird, the RUb Company and our line of products have done well mixed with Blues Hog.

This ^^^ = winning.

K-Train · 04-06-2012, 12:53 PM

Simply Marvelous rubs

indianagriller · 04-06-2012, 03:13 PM

Simply Marvelous Sweet seduction, sweet and spicy, cherry, season all... and Drapers AP rub...

IamMadMan · 04-07-2012, 08:18 AM

Try here http://www.rivercityspice.com/ Rubs and sauces in bulk.

In very large quantities they will do a custom order, my friends team had 500 lbs of custom rub shipped to the Ribfest last year so they did not have to carry it across the country, thus giving them more room for other amenities.

You can't beat his price on bulk, so don't be stingy on the application of rubs.

His sauce in 5 gallon pails are also reasonable.

4uweque · 04-07-2012, 08:59 PM

Lots of good advice, keep it coming!

04-06-2012, 07:34 AM	#1
4uweque Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Memphis Tenn. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Commercial rub suggestions I bought a gallon of Blues Hog sauce and it doesn't work with what I'm using. I'm needing suggestions for a commercial rub that goes with that flavor profile. Suggestions???

04-06-2012, 08:18 AM	#5
snook806 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-12-12 Location: Brownsville, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	www.texasbbqrub.com __________________ If it was easy, everybody would be doing it!!!!

04-06-2012, 10:38 AM	#6
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	3eyz, Plowboy's yardbird, the RUb Company and our line of products have done well mixed with Blues Hog. __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

04-06-2012, 10:59 AM	#7
Bbqin fool is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-25-11 Location: Ruther Glen, VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Plowboys Yardbird! __________________ Big Green Egg XL, UDS, Bubbagrill 250R "The Other Wife" Extremely Durable, Fast and Amazingly Accurate Maverick Pro Temp PT-100 Thermometer & ET-732 Found new homes: Modded Brinkmann SNP(it's finally holding temp!), 18.5" Weber kettle

04-06-2012, 11:13 AM	#9
Lake Dogs Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-14-09 Location: Lake Sinclair, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We found the exact same thing to be true (great tasting sauce with a great tasting BBQ [ala. rub and/or injections] dont necessarily combine and make a great product). So, as a result, we had a sauce tasting party with 12 of us. I made a huge batch of pork, using 2 different rubs. I then made 16 sauces. Off we went. We immediately identified the pork we preferred (ala. the rub we preferred), yet none of the sauces were just over the top awesome. Not out of 16 sauces. Most were HORRID with the BBQ, even though they were great. We had 5 or 6 that weren't bad, but each either lacked something or had too much of something. We then began to mix and match a little. I now have my sauce that I/we prefer and use in competitions as a result, as 11 of the 12 people preferred this combination FAR and AWAY better than all the rest. It does include BH Original, but only about 1/3rd... You may have to try something similar. By the say, my winning rub is very similar to Plowboy's Yardbird, just a little less sodium in mine... __________________ Hance - Lake Dogs Cooking Team - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook

04-06-2012, 08:02 AM	#3
4uweque Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Memphis Tenn. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've been using Willingham's original half and half with Willingham's Cajun hot. It doesn't work very well with the sauce. It's funny, the sauce is glorious when you taste just it but when combined with my rub... Not sa much!

04-06-2012, 08:06 AM	#4
Lightning Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 06-28-10 Location: Mooresville, In Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Man this is a loaded question since taste is subjective to the person eating it. Best advice I can give anyone when it comes to this sort of thing. Go to SAMs or some other supplier were you can buy spices by the #. Get a note book and pencil Get a good measuring set Start making your own rub and document every batch and changes Forget about the sauce until you get your rub recipe down. Once you get it the way you want figure out what type of sauce you like. Pretty much the main four are Sugar, tomato, mustard, and vinegar based sauces. Add your rub to your base and start building it up from there. At this point you should have a decent rub and then a sauce that will complement the rub perfectly. Once you are at this point you'll never think twice about buying another sauce or rub ever again Again, don't forget to document changes and be super careful when it comes to garlic powder. Aaron --- I am here: http://tapatalk.com/map.php?cmlrjf

04-06-2012, 11:33 AM	#10
4uweque Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Memphis Tenn. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It has really gotten expensive trying different things, that's why I was hoping someone had a suggestion. I know it's a popular sauce, but dang, it just doesn't work well with what I've been doing.

04-06-2012, 12:53 PM	#12
K-Train is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-22-11 Location: Edgewater, MD Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Simply Marvelous rubs __________________ Keith Fat Maxine's BBQ Thanks to DArtagnan Foods (Awesome ribs)

04-06-2012, 03:13 PM	#13
indianagriller is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-03-09 Location: Columbus,Indiana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Simply Marvelous Sweet seduction, sweet and spicy, cherry, season all... and Drapers AP rub... __________________ www.bigjtssmokin.com JAMBO pit

04-07-2012, 08:18 AM	#14
IamMadMan is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-30-11 Location: Southern New Jersey Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Try here http://www.rivercityspice.com/ Rubs and sauces in bulk. In very large quantities they will do a custom order, my friends team had 500 lbs of custom rub shipped to the Ribfest last year so they did not have to carry it across the country, thus giving them more room for other amenities. You can't beat his price on bulk, so don't be stingy on the application of rubs. His sauce in 5 gallon pails are also reasonable. __________________ Humphrey's DownEast Beast

04-07-2012, 08:59 PM	#15
4uweque Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Memphis Tenn. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Lots of good advice, keep it coming!