Favorte Commercial Rubs for What?

QansasjayhawQ · 08-18-2019, 09:31 AM

Hi there, everyone!

It has been a LONG time since I posted here.

But now I'm back and healthier than ever.
(Dang near died in 2016.)

I have tried A LOT of commercial rubs over the years. It seems there are so many fantastic commercial rubs that I don't need to make my own rub.

There are people who love to concoct their own rubs (like my BBQ team mate) but I'm not really into that. (Probably because I see it more as a high level of effort with a low level of reward.)

So here are my two favorite commercial rubs that I have excellent results with.

Big Poppa Smokers Cash Cow Beef Rub
This rub is delicious. It has a lot of onion and garlic. It almost reminds me of Hidden Valley Ranch Dip mix, but bolder.
Here's the deal - I LOVE it best on CHICKEN. LOL! It works great!

Plowboy's BBQ Yardbird Rub
Absolutely the perfect classic, traditional BBQ rub.
It's perfectly balanced between all the various aspects of flavor. Salty, sweet and savory. It tastes great on anything. I use it on scrambled eggs, steamed vegetables, toast, really ANYTHING.
Here's the deal - I LOVE it best on BRISKET (especially brisket) and Pork. No, really. No matter what I put it on, viola! Classic BBQ flavor!

What are your two favorite commercial rubs (if you use them) and what do they taste the best on?

jermoQ · 08-18-2019, 09:38 AM

First favorite is Oakridge Secret Weapon. It is great on pork and chicken and scotch eggs and fatties. All natural and yummy.

My second is The Salt Lick Rub, because it is simple. Salt and some peppers. I can use it on anything and add some garlic or onion to amp the flavor. It adds good pop when I use it as a second rub for things.

thirdeye · 08-18-2019, 09:41 AM

I was one of the beta testers when Todd was working out the details of Plowboy's Yardbird. It's still very high on my list. I have not tried any of the Big Poppa rubs, yet.

I like many of the Dizzy Pig rubs, and they go from basic like Dizzy Dust to unique, for example Tsunami Spin. Chris was one of the original members on the old BGE forum and his heart is into his products and the selection is huge.

The other two commercial rubs I buy are Birds and Bones, and Smokin' Guns hot.

kfdvm · 08-18-2019, 09:44 AM

Jim Baldridge’s Secret Seasoning is very very good on steaks.

QansasjayhawQ · 08-18-2019, 09:55 AM

All of the Oakridge rubs I've had are excellent, for sure.
For simple, more 'salt and pepper' style rubs, I really like Chicken ****. I'll try The Salt Lick - I've never tried that one.

That's pretty cool about being a beta tester, thirdeye. Thank you for your input on the development.
Dizzy Pig rubs - another excellent brand. They have great 'presence' in their flavors.
I used to use a lot of Smokin' Guns back when I worked in North Kansas City. I could get there for lunch, grab some rub and back to work in less than an hour.

Thanks for the tip on the Secret Seasoning, kfdvm. I'll definitely check it out.

Huskres · 08-18-2019, 10:09 AM

Hasty bake rub is awesome and not too salty. I love the yardbird but it’s insanely salty. For beef I use a lot of oak ridge black ops.

ulc · 08-18-2019, 10:14 AM

Montreal Steak Seasoning: Steaks, pork chops, and sometimes on brisket and chuck roast.

Weber Kickin' Chicken Seasoning: Chicken wings, thighs, and legs.

About the only two commercial rubs I buy. Easy to find and good prices.

Big N Hot · 08-18-2019, 10:14 AM

Kosmos cow cover is my current love. The depth of flavor there is something I was always searching for. My go to all purpose would be the AP from killer hogs.

bbqgeekess · 08-18-2019, 11:11 AM

Harry Soo's Slap Yo' Daddy Jailbird Chicken rub. Love love it. He won national chicken in 2012.

Blythewood BBQ'er · 08-18-2019, 05:37 PM

If I had to do only 2 they would be Naturiffic Q Salt for beef and Simply Marvellous Spicey Apple for pork and chicken. I'm a big fan of layering various rubs but if only allowed 2 these are them.

SeenRed · 08-18-2019, 05:52 PM

Man there are many out there that I really like, but my favorites (at least right now) are:

1. Simply Marvelous Spicy Apple Rub (for ribs and butts)
2. Oakridge Black Ops (briskets, chuck roasts)
3. Kosmo’s Q Hot Cow Cover (for burgers, steaks, tri-tip, etc.)

Red

lastmajordude · 08-18-2019, 06:06 PM

simply marvelous for pork....cavenders greek for chicken/fish. The oakridedge carne is great for beef along with a local shapleys rub for beef/veggies.....

abracc · 08-18-2019, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by QansasjayhawQ

All of the Oakridge rubs I've had are excellent, for sure.
For simple, more 'salt and pepper' style rubs, I really like Chicken ****. I'll try The Salt Lick - I've never tried that one.

That's pretty cool about being a beta tester, thirdeye. Thank you for your input on the development.
Dizzy Pig rubs - another excellent brand. They have great 'presence' in their flavors.
I used to use a lot of Smokin' Guns back when I worked in North Kansas City. I could get there for lunch, grab some rub and back to work in less than an hour.

Thanks for the tip on the Secret Seasoning, kfdvm. I'll definitely check it out.

Hey QJhwk...I'm in Lawrence as well. Where do you find these rubs at? Not that I've looked everywhere here..thanks!

kevinstaggs · 08-18-2019, 07:43 PM

There are some great one out there but my favs are:
Oakridge Secret Weapon and Killer Hogs.

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SlickRockStones · 08-18-2019, 08:43 PM

I’m really liking Adkins Western, BPS Cash Cow and Desert Gold. SM Spicy Apple and Cherry. For Adkins try texasfoodsdirect.com.

08-18-2019, 09:31 AM	#1
QansasjayhawQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-21-06 Location: Lawrence, Kansas - The Great American Outback	Favorte Commercial Rubs for What? Hi there, everyone! It has been a LONG time since I posted here. But now I'm back and healthier than ever. (Dang near died in 2016.) I have tried A LOT of commercial rubs over the years. It seems there are so many fantastic commercial rubs that I don't need to make my own rub. There are people who love to concoct their own rubs (like my BBQ team mate) but I'm not really into that. (Probably because I see it more as a high level of effort with a low level of reward.) So here are my two favorite commercial rubs that I have excellent results with. Big Poppa Smokers Cash Cow Beef Rub This rub is delicious. It has a lot of onion and garlic. It almost reminds me of Hidden Valley Ranch Dip mix, but bolder. Here's the deal - I LOVE it best on CHICKEN. LOL! It works great! Plowboy's BBQ Yardbird Rub Absolutely the perfect classic, traditional BBQ rub. It's perfectly balanced between all the various aspects of flavor. Salty, sweet and savory. It tastes great on anything. I use it on scrambled eggs, steamed vegetables, toast, really ANYTHING. Here's the deal - I LOVE it best on BRISKET (especially brisket) and Pork. No, really. No matter what I put it on, viola! Classic BBQ flavor! What are your two favorite commercial rubs (if you use them) and what do they taste the best on? __________________ We should be too big to take offense and too noble to give it. - Abraham Lincoln ------- One Moocow UDS! (Thanks, Shane!) http://www.moocowbbq.com/ Two Weber 22.5" kettles One Brinkmann Smoke'N PitMaster Deluxe One LARGE WSM! (special black glossy finish) w/Stoker! WooHoo! KCBS Member/KCBS Master CBJ #24295 Sweaty, smokey and enjoying every minute.

08-18-2019, 09:38 AM	#2
jermoQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-28-14 Location: Mizzory Name/Nickname : Jeremy	First favorite is Oakridge Secret Weapon. It is great on pork and chicken and scotch eggs and fatties. All natural and yummy. My second is The Salt Lick Rub, because it is simple. Salt and some peppers. I can use it on anything and add some garlic or onion to amp the flavor. It adds good pop when I use it as a second rub for things. __________________ 9 out of 10 cannibals agree...vegetarians taste better!

08-18-2019, 09:41 AM	#3
thirdeye somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-14-06 Location: At home on the range in Wyoming	I was one of the beta testers when Todd was working out the details of Plowboy's Yardbird. It's still very high on my list. I have not tried any of the Big Poppa rubs, yet. I like many of the Dizzy Pig rubs, and they go from basic like Dizzy Dust to unique, for example Tsunami Spin. Chris was one of the original members on the old BGE forum and his heart is into his products and the selection is huge. The other two commercial rubs I buy are Birds and Bones, and Smokin' Guns hot. __________________ ~thirdeye~ I Play With Fire and Smoke *Barbecuist ~ Charcuterist ~ KCBS Master Judge & CTC* Big Green Eggs, Big Drum Smokers, Big Chiefs, Weber Smokey Joe "Custom Tall Boy" Oil Patch Horizontal, SnS Deluxe Kettle Visit my Cookin' Site by clicking HERE Barbecue is not rocket surgery “The problem with quotes on the Internet is that it's hard to verify their authenticity” ~ Abraham Lincoln

08-18-2019, 09:55 AM	#5
QansasjayhawQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-21-06 Location: Lawrence, Kansas - The Great American Outback	All of the Oakridge rubs I've had are excellent, for sure. For simple, more 'salt and pepper' style rubs, I really like Chicken ***. I'll try The Salt Lick - I've never tried that one. That's pretty cool about being a beta tester, thirdeye. Thank you for your input on the development. Dizzy Pig rubs - another excellent brand. They have great 'presence' in their flavors. I used to use a lot of Smokin' Guns back when I worked in North Kansas City. I could get there for lunch, grab some rub and back to work in less than an hour. Thanks for the tip on the Secret Seasoning, kfdvm. I'll definitely check it out. __________________ We should be too big to take offense and too noble to give it.* - Abraham Lincoln ------- One Moocow UDS! (Thanks, Shane!) http://www.moocowbbq.com/ Two Weber 22.5" kettles One Brinkmann Smoke'N PitMaster Deluxe One LARGE WSM! (special black glossy finish) w/Stoker! WooHoo! KCBS Member/KCBS Master CBJ #24295 Sweaty, smokey and enjoying every minute.

08-18-2019, 11:11 AM	#9
bbqgeekess Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-06-13 Location: Oklahoma	Harry Soo's Slap Yo' Daddy Jailbird Chicken rub. Love love it. He won national chicken in 2012. __________________ 18.5" WSM and 22.5" OTG.

08-18-2019, 09:44 AM	#4
kfdvm Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-26-14 Location: Lincoln,NE	Jim Baldridge’s Secret Seasoning is very very good on steaks.

08-18-2019, 10:09 AM	#6
Huskres Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-20-14 Location: Oklahoma	Hasty bake rub is awesome and not too salty. I love the yardbird but it’s insanely salty. For beef I use a lot of oak ridge black ops.

08-18-2019, 10:14 AM	#7
ulc is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-06-17 Location: atlanta, ga	Montreal Steak Seasoning: Steaks, pork chops, and sometimes on brisket and chuck roast. Weber Kickin' Chicken Seasoning: Chicken wings, thighs, and legs. About the only two commercial rubs I buy. Easy to find and good prices.

08-18-2019, 10:14 AM	#8
Big N Hot Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-30-17 Location: Huntsville, AL	Kosmos cow cover is my current love. The depth of flavor there is something I was always searching for. My go to all purpose would be the AP from killer hogs.

08-18-2019, 05:37 PM	#10
Blythewood BBQ'er Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-17-13 Location: Blythewood, SC Name/Nickname : Dennis	If I had to do only 2 they would be Naturiffic Q Salt for beef and Simply Marvellous Spicey Apple for pork and chicken. I'm a big fan of layering various rubs but if only allowed 2 these are them. __________________ BUBBA GRILLS 250r, CharGriller Akorn, 1.5 uds, 28in Blackstone, Blackstone Tailgater, Weber Mastertouch Slate Blue, Weber Copper Performer Premium, Weber 26er, Weber Jumbo Joe, and a set of Octoforks! GOOD FOOD GOOD TIMES AND GOOD FRIENDS CAN BE FOUND HERE!! THE BBQ BRETHREN BASHES! [URL]http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=8[/URL]

08-18-2019, 05:52 PM	#11
SeenRed Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-31-14 Location: Northeast Oklahoma	Man there are many out there that I really like, but my favorites (at least right now) are: 1. Simply Marvelous Spicy Apple Rub (for ribs and butts) 2. Oakridge Black Ops (briskets, chuck roasts) 3. Kosmo’s Q Hot Cow Cover (for burgers, steaks, tri-tip, etc.) Red

08-18-2019, 06:06 PM	#12
lastmajordude is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 03-11-12 Location: The "Poah" side of Madison Co. Mississippi Name/Nickname : Dude	simply marvelous for pork....cavenders greek for chicken/fish. The oakridedge carne is great for beef along with a local shapleys rub for beef/veggies..... __________________ Jambo stick burner (dedicated to my dad...Big John) / Weber kettle / Blue Rhino 36” griddle / Battle Grey Hunsaker drum. "When food is cooked in a kitchen people think how good it smells, when cooked outside it is intoxicating to their soul"..... The Dude

08-18-2019, 07:43 PM	#14
kevinstaggs Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-16-17 Location: Davis, OK Name/Nickname : Kevin	There are some great one out there but my favs are: Oakridge Secret Weapon and Killer Hogs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ “We should be rigorous in judging ourselves and gracious in judging others.”― John Wesley Dad of 3, Husband of 1, Sooners fan, Hopeless golfer, Pretty good hunter and fisherman MAK 2 Star, Custom Stickburner, WSM 22, Weber 26, Camp Chef flattop

08-18-2019, 08:43 PM	#15
SlickRockStones Take a breath! Join Date: 10-19-17 Location: Knoxville,Tn. Name/Nickname : Gary	I’m really liking Adkins Western, BPS Cash Cow and Desert Gold. SM Spicy Apple and Cherry. For Adkins try texasfoodsdirect.com.