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suggestions on rub for ribs using oakridge rubs

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laserdoc85
laserdoc85 Posts: 577
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Have a problem . I got the sample pack of rubs from them and I like all of them. Problem is the wife does not like anything hot or spicy :(  This makes it near impossible to cook ribs as far as I'm concerned . She tasted the secret weapon rub and said " ohhhh that's hot"  I really like the taste of it and wanted to order some but now I don't know what to do. If I get some and rub the ribs down she won't eat them. So how in the hell am I suppose to make BBQ if she won't eat anything hot. What I think is not hot or spicy she thinks it is and way to much :(.
Am I doomed to only make ribs/BBQ for myself ????
Jefferson .GA.  
Been egging since 1985 on a medium egg
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  • Philly35
    Philly35 Posts: 858
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    More ribs for you! I dont see the downside lol. My wife thinks bbq is "okay." I just invite people over to eat.
    NW IOWA
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
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    The competition rub isn't too bad over any other rub.
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  • laserdoc85
    laserdoc85 Posts: 577
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    She tasted all the rubs
     Only one she did like was the chicken rub that I but on a chicken .last weekend . Thing is when I had her do a taste  test out of the bags tonight she even said the chicken rub was to hot.
    Jefferson .GA.  
    Been egging since 1985 on a medium egg
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
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    Oy vey. New wife?
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  • U_tarded
    U_tarded Posts: 2,042
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    After cooking the spice level typically drops (much stronger and concentrated out of the package) hence the chicken rub difference in opinion.
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  • QDude
    QDude Posts: 1,052
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    I great rib rub is the Simply Marvelous cherry rub.  Great flavor without being really spicy.. It is my go to rub now for ribs.

    Northern Colorado Egghead since 2012.

    XL BGE and a KBQ.

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  • SPRIGS
    SPRIGS Posts: 482
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    My wife is the same way when it comes to smoke. Everything is "too smokey". Leaves more for the kids and me.
    XL BGE
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  • Dave in Florida
    Dave in Florida Posts: 1,157
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    My wife doesn't like spicy either.  I have made ribs several times with Oakridge BBQ Sceret Weapon and Compititation
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  • R2Egg2Q
    R2Egg2Q Posts: 2,136
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    You can apply the rub a little lighter on hers and follow it with a light coat of a sweeter rub or dust or mix in a little sugar (brown or raw). The sweet will offset the heat.
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  • SteveWPBFL
    SteveWPBFL Posts: 1,327
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    I make a 'Kid Rub' for the wife and kids. Just sugar, salt, garlic powder, and oregano. They love it. I use all the 'good stuff'. So I make a rack for them and a rack for me. Gee, I love that word rack!
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
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    Honestly I think you would be fine with the secret weapon.  After rubbing it on the ribs and cooking it I don't think there will be a hint of spicy.  

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • laserdoc85
    laserdoc85 Posts: 577
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    Think I will get more of the secret weapon. Split the rack in half and load her side up with brown sugar and then have her do a taste test between the two. Did not even think about the spice dropping down after the the cook.
    Jefferson .GA.  
    Been egging since 1985 on a medium egg
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