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Dizzy Dust or John Henry's Rub Boston Butt???

dobbimo
dobbimo Posts: 4
I am planning on cooking a butt overnight, and thought I would ask for suggestions on whether to use Dizzy Dust or John Henry's Pecan or Butt rub.  Any suggestions?  I have done several with the butt rub and dizzy dust but haven't with the pecan.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. And hey it's football season!!!

Comments

  • Grillin_beers
    Grillin_beers Posts: 1,345
    I like dizzy dust and Butt rub, never used John Henry's. It's pretty hard to screw up a butt so I wouldn't worry about it too much.
    1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC

    My dog thinks I'm a grilling god. 
  • jmarbs21
    jmarbs21 Posts: 139
    Give the John Henry's a try I think it's good. However you can't go wrong with the other two because they are good as well.
    Durham, NC
  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    Cook two butts, one with Dizzy and one with John Henry's! 


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

  • gdenby
    gdenby Posts: 6,239
    A couple of years ago, I bought a bunch of John Henry's. At the time, people were going nuts about the Pecan rub. Myself, after trying it, I wondered why not just use pecan wood for smoke.

    Unfortunately, I don't recall which of the other ones I thought was really good for butts. Maybe Texas Hog rub. Whatever it was, it gave Dizzy Dust a run for the money.

    As a BTW, I thought the Texas Chicken Tickler was dandy.
  • Grillin_beers
    Grillin_beers Posts: 1,345
    Quick question do you have any of the DP Swamp Vennom? Sometimes I like to rub my down with Dizzy Dust then give a sprinkling of Swamp Venom all around. It adds a little heat without it being too hot for most people. That could be a fun way to switch things up!
    1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC

    My dog thinks I'm a grilling god. 
  • gdenby
    gdenby Posts: 6,239
    I do the exact same thing. About 65% DD to 35% SV.  My wife won't stand hotter, and I won't stand milder.
  • dobbimo
    dobbimo Posts: 4
    I don't have swamp venom or I would definitely try that. Thanks for the comments thus far.

  • Grillin_beers
    Grillin_beers Posts: 1,345
    @gdenby I would inverse that number if my wife would let me. Unfortunately she doesn't like it as hot as I do. I do about 65 35 too.
    1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC

    My dog thinks I'm a grilling god.