Oakridge BBQ shutting its doors

[LYU370]

Any suggestions on a close comparison?

Try some of the Butcher BBQ injections. David's been around for a long time as well.

https://butcherbbq.com/collections/injections

 

[markdtn]

I didn't get the original email, but got one today. That is devastating news. Game Changer brine and Secret Weapon rubs have been a mainstay at our house for years. So very sorry to hear this. Mike, never met you but good luck and I hope you find a way to reopen someday. Everything I ever got from OakRidge was top notch and got great reviews when used.

 

[Harbormaster]

I felt bad last night placing my order and piling on to the backlog Mike already has.
But I wanted to send Mike out with a bang too!
Spent more than I should have but the Santa Maria, Smokey Chili Lime, HDD, Carne Crosta, and Black Ops serve me well.
Best wishes to you in the future Mike. God is good all the time.

 

[JbTech]

Mike sent out an email recently saying they got a years worth of orders in two days. (Cant remember specifically).

I'd say he's gonna go out with a bang!

 

[Charny]

Glad to hear we have a little more time. I have 3 lbs of Carne Crosta coming, that I ordered right away. I'll be giving some away, because that's more than I can use in any reasonable time ("Eat more steak!"). I need to get some more Black Ops.

And then, there are all those other Oakridge rubs that I haven't tried, but people love.

 

[Gnarlbecue]

I ordered a pound of SPOGOS, 1.5lb Carne Crosta and some smaller pouches of a few others I like to have on hand.

I didn't have the budget for any of it, but if this is really it, I need to stock up.

I still need more of the Black Ops and a couple others. And I can't imagine a world without Carne Crosta! It's nice to know I have time for one more order.

Thanks again Mike!

 

[Charny]

My Carne Crosta came today. Glad I could get it, and being able to stock my larder before the end of the year!

 

[K80Shooter]

I placed my last order today. I sure will miss these rubs.

 

[Fooball]

My Carne Crosta came today. Glad I could get it, and being able to stock my larder before the end of the year!

Mine too....

 

[Hadoken]

How long do we think Carne Crosta will keep a decent flavor when stored in a freezer?
I like all of the Oakridge seasonings I’ve tried, but Carne Crosta I truly haven’t found a competitor for.
If anyone knows of something that tastes similar let me know, while I contemplate how many pounds I want to try to order.

 

[MisterChrister]

Received my order today - thanks Mike!

 

[Groundhog66]

How long do we think Carne Crosta will keep a decent flavor when stored in a freezer?
I like all of the Oakridge seasonings I’ve tried, but Carne Crosta I truly haven’t found a competitor for.
If anyone knows of something that tastes similar let me know, while I contemplate how many pounds I want to try to order.

You probably have at least two years, and that’s not even in the freezer.


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[bschoen]

How long do we think Carne Crosta will keep a decent flavor when stored in a freezer?

Mike (of Oakridge) answers this question:
https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4616586#post4616586

Cliffs note: Don't store in freezer.

 

[kcmike]

How long do we think Carne Crosta will keep a decent flavor when stored in a freezer?
I like all of the Oakridge seasonings I’ve tried, but Carne Crosta I truly haven’t found a competitor for.
If anyone knows of something that tastes similar let me know, while I contemplate how many pounds I want to try to order.

You probably have at least two years, and that’s not even in the freezer.

The freezer is the second worst place to store ground spices... the refrigerator is the worst. Never store your rubs in the fridge or freezer.

That said, two years is really about the maximum for ground spices regardless of how they are packaged or stored. Even in our packaging, after 2 years the volatile oils do what volatile oils do... they begin to rapidly decompose. Our high-barrier packaging does a great job prolonging the decomposition, but it inevitably happens, and after around two years, the aging process accelerates exponentially.

:thumb: :thumb:

 

[Charny]

Even in our packaging, after 2 years the volatile oils do what volatile oils do... they begin to rapidly decompose.

Well, I guess that settles it. We're really gonna need you to come out of retirement before two years.
(marks calendar)

 

[Fooball]

Well, I guess that settles it. We're really gonna need you to come out of retirement before two years.
(marks calendar)

Or maybe just mix up batches of Carne Crosta in his garage and sell it here. :eyebrows:

 

[Al Czervik]

Cliffy Clavin dropped off a pound of Texas Red & Black Ops, plus 6oz of HDD and Jah Love at my front door today... A huge thanks to you, Mike!!!

 

[hedonsmbot]

Sorry to hear about the closing.

I just bought a 2 year supply of Carne Crosta and Habanero Death Dust.


Thanks for calibrating my standards for spices inconveniently high. I anticipate many years of describing alternative products as "not as good as Oakridge"

 

[smoke ninja]

So I made my final order with oakridge bbq. Get your orders in, there is not much time left.

It was tough to decide. I chose 3. Carne crosta because its unique and does such a great job. Nothing on the market is close. Santa Maria, I love it on direct heat grilled foods. Its basically an AP seasoning for me. Game bird and chicken was my final selection. Good bbq rub with nice heat on the back end. I still have some black ops and hdd, a few others in the cupboard

Hope things work out for you Mike, whatever your next step is.

 

[Charny]

Another order in for me to top off the spice larder, 6+ lbs. Time is running out.