What "secret" signature spice/flavor do you use in a rub?

[bover]

Orange pop as the base for sauce.

 

[Wampus]

My "secret" rub is no real secret.....whenever I make my own rub I use KC's Rub out of the Brethren Cookbook (rub recipe #105). The only variation I do is that in place of hickory salt, I use this:

It started out as sort of a necessity since I couldn't find hickory salt at any local store. But....this stuff gives such a unique, awesome flavor that I just stuck with it.

 

[ymmiT]

I just discovered cinnamon is really good in my rib rub. I've also done some fresh orange zest that was pretty good.

 

[southernstyle]

nutmeg and honey powder

 

[Pappy]

Orange pop as the base for sauce.

I once worked with a guy that had a secret sauce.
He had a 2nd generation BBQ shack.
His base was orange soda too. I have never tried it before.

 

[Smoothsmoke]

Brother I love it too! However after the comment card I got last time, I will NEVER use it in a comp again!

What did they say???

 

[nucornhusker]

shhhhh, dont tell anyone:

black pepper

You use what???!!! :jaw: :becky:

 

[nucornhusker]

Thanks for the tips! Keep 'em coming!

I am really intrigued by powdered beer and powdered honey.

I love orange soda, so I will have to try to make a sauce with that base. Great tip!

 

[seattlepitboss]

Berbere. It's an Ethiopian seasoning mix which gets its heat from piri-piri peppers.

 

[HandsomeSwede]

Woosh powder

 

[Smoothsmoke]

Thanks for the tips! Keep 'em coming!

I am really intrigued by powdered beer and powdered honey.

I love orange soda, so I will have to try to make a sauce with that base. Great tip!

I hear agave is a secret weapon. :icon_shy

 

[boatnut]

Woosh powder

x 2 :thumb:

http://tvwbb.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6680069052/m/9980016534

 

[deguerre]

I'm thinking a little star anise would really compliment pork...

 

[indianagriller]

x 2 :thumb:

http://tvwbb.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6680069052/m/9980016534

x3 :clap2:

 

[PatioDaddio]

My "special secret ingredients" are smoked paprika, Worcestershire powder, and roasted cumin.

I also use ginger, allspice and cinnamon, but I wouldn't call those "secret".

John

 

[ArtVandelay]

Kinda secret since they don't have it at the store anymore: Stubb's Rosemary-Ginger Rub. I used it on some ribs, then glazed at the end with a 1/2 honey 1/2 orange marmalade blend with fresh finely chopped rosemary. They were awesome.

p.s. I have a New Braunfels Bandera of course.

 

[porkingINpublic]

i'm interested to hear more about this orange soda....

 

[DirtyDirty00]

I use instant coffee,cocoa, liptons cup o soup tomato flavor,and sugar in the raw

Coffee!!! Interesting!! Might have to try that

 

[Moose]

I've used cinnamon, cloves, smoked paprika in certain rubs with great success.

 

[Oldschoolbbq]

Freshly ground Cloves:-D