Rubs

[Papa Hogg]

Has anyone ever tried using a flavored Jello (the sugar filled kind) in their rubs, my MIL asked me to cook some ribs for a gathering we are having tomorrow & I want to try something different on a few of the slabs. I figure if I'm going to experiment it might as well be on the in-laws. I was thinking of using cherry Jello & then spicing it up, and maybe making a cherry bbq sauce.

And what about fine ground coffee in a rub, just a tbsp or 2...I bet that would be good on a butt, anyone ever try that?

 

[Plowboy]

Has anyone ever tried using a flavored Jello (the sugar filled kind) in their rubs, my MIL asked me to cook some ribs for a gathering we are having tomorrow & I want to try something different on a few of the slabs. I figure if I'm going to experiment it might as well be on the in-laws. I was thinking of using cherry Jello & then spicing it up, and maybe making a cherry bbq sauce.

And what about fine ground coffee in a rub, just a tbsp or 2...I bet that would be good on a butt, anyone ever try that?

The chick from the BBQ Challenge that got spanked by Mike Davis used a coffee rub on one of her dishes. The comments were that it tasted like dirt.

 

[Markbb]

I've done the coffee thing with hazelnut coffee it turns out great!!the flavor is not overpowering and there's a depth as the person eating the ribs wonders what is that....

 

[SmokeInDaEye]

I'm no science guy, but seems like heating the gelatin could make the meat turn out funky. Maybe cherry coolaid?

 

[SP]

I would think that Jello would not work but no prooof to back it up. Coffee can be great in a rub.

 

[itschris]

I can speak to the coffee rub... I've used coffee extensively in my cooking over the years. I recently made a coffee crusted whole tenderloin that my family about lost their minds about it was so good. The key is using high end coffee (and I'm not talking Starbucks) You should consider using a good boutique roasted Kona... typically about $15-$25 per pound. I run the beans through my spice grinder until they are super fine. The meat should be dry as well. Moist or wet meat will cause the rub to get all pasty. Anyway... I've done all sorts of seafood and pork (poultry seems to clash). Here's my rub recicpe I've tweaked over the years right from my personal receipe WORD file I keep. It's supposed to be secret, so don't tell anyone in Pinellas County FL!!!!!!! :grin:

Kona Spice Rub

· 1/4 cup finely ground Kona coffee beans
· 1/4 cup brown sugar
· 1/4 cup Trubinado sugar
· 2 tablespoons chili powder
· 2 tablespoons paprika
· 1 teaspoons ground sage
· 1 teaspoon onion powder
· 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
· 3 Red onions, quartered

 

[itschris]

Quick clarification: I always put red onions in the roasting pan or on the grill. It adds a nice hint of sweet flavor and also goes a long way to adding to any fond that may build up in your roasting pan to make gravy or pan sauce from.

 

[Larry Wolfe]

I have a "Buddy" that uses cherry flavored jello in his rib and pork rubs. It adds a subtle cherry flavor and a nice red color. He's done very well in the past three comps I've cooked with him (2 GC's and 1 Runner up), using this concoction. I don't know the amounts or whether it's regular jello or sugar free jello. All I know is the flavor is good and it has no ill effects on the bark of the finished product. I've been wanting to try this myself, but have never gotten around to trying it yet.

Try adding little amounts at a time to a rub you already use and see how you like it. Hope this helps!

 

[keale]

Found these, If you try them please let us know how it comes out


Coffee Rub
1/3 cup of your Favorite Roasted Coffee Medium Grind
2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp Kosher Salt
1 Tbsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1 Tbsp Chili Powder
1 Tbsp Cumin
1 Tbsp Garlic Powder

BBQ Sauce
1 Bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce (I like Sweet Baby Rays Hickory and Brown Sugar)
4 ounces of your favorite triple strength brewed coffee or some espresso (I like Papua New Guinea, Sumatra, or Java Estate).
2 Tbsp Tabasco Sauce (I like Regular or Chipotle Tobasco)
1 Tbsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1 Tbsp of your Favorite Bourbon Whiskey (I like Makers Mark or Jack Daniels)
If brewing your coffee, put 3 times the amount of coffee grounds as normal, and only brew through about 4-6 ounces. If using espresso, pull 2-3 doubles. Mix all ingredients well. The BBQ sauce will thin. If sauce thins too much, have another bottle of sauce ready, and add enough to attain desired consistency. Apply to last 15 minutes of your BBQ

 

[Papa Hogg]

Great stuff here guys...I knew I couldn't be the first to think of using Jello. I think I'll use a small box in place of the sugar I would normally use in my rub.

Good coffee info too...

 

[icemn62]

I've done the left over coffee reduced and added to cheap $.99 per bottle BBQ sauce, then used on Ribs. The family went crazy. Claimed they were my best ribs, until the next batched I smoked which became my best ribs.

I never thought of using jello, if anyone does try this, be sure to keep us posted on the entire process, sounds interesting.

 

[Puppyboy]

I've added kool-aid to my rub before but not jello.

 

[Papa Hogg]

I created a jello rub last night & used them on some baby backs everyone loved them. It worked quite well...I'll let you guys come up with your own ideas :biggrin:

 

[MostLarge]

I've always wanted to make a rub using a sweet tea mix or lemonade mix. Probably good for pork and poultry.

 

[Beerwolf]

OK... so you use all of the Jello... whats next>? Katsup shots?
JUST WHAT are you supposed to use for a mix when you are out and no one is in any shape to drive??? OH COME ON!! who hasnt been there?

 

[Neil]

So, is anyone going to share their jello rub recipie?

 

[Norcoredneck]

OK... so you use all of the Jello... whats next>? Katsup shots?
JUST WHAT are you supposed to use for a mix when you are out and no one is in any shape to drive??? OH COME ON!! who hasnt been there?

Cinnamon Schnapps and a dash of tabasco :icon_clown .

 

[Bossmanbbq]

In Paul Kirk's cookbooks, he has several receipes that include Country Time Lemonade as part of the mix. Dont know why Jello wouldn't work/