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John Henry's rub samples

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Eggingaround
Eggingaround Posts: 357
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The BGE dealer my wife bought my Egg from dropped off some samples. I'm thinking chicken, salmon, steaks and I have some beef ribs in the fridge. Super Bowl weekend just got a little better. What are your favorites for those that have tried them? image
Mckinney, TX
LBGE--AR with Rig extender 
Mini Max
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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
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    I have only tried their pecan rub, and I didn't care for it. 

    Let us know how these turn out. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • rholt
    rholt Posts: 392
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    The only one I have tried from your selection is the garlic pepper which is a great all around beef seasoning. I love sugar maple for all things pork. I also have a hawaiian rib rub from them that i really enjoy. I have tried their Texas Chicken Tickler but its not my family's favorite. Overall I really like JH's stuff.
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  • Eggingaround
    Eggingaround Posts: 357
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    Thanks for the feed back.
    Mckinney, TX
    LBGE--AR with Rig extender 
    Mini Max
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  • maso
    maso Posts: 240
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    I used the honey rib rub on some STL ribs last week and it was amazing! It's a little sweet, but it's not overpowering at all. It was right up my alley, and I will definitely use it all up!
    Large BGE in Moore, OK
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
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    I really like the Mojave garlic pepper rub. Tried some kind of JH peach rub and it was awful - very sweet with a very artificial sweetener type of taste to it. Its one of the few rubs I have ever thrown away.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • Paul_in_Canton
    Paul_in_Canton Posts: 13
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    The John Henry Pecan Rub is one of my favorites. Throw in some pecan and apple wood and you can't go wrong. I've used it on ribs and Boston butt.
    Large BGE, Cookshack Smokette, Weber Genesis Gold, and Weber Smokey Joe
    Canton, Ohio
    Home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
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  • corey24
    corey24 Posts: 386
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    Paul_in_Canton said:

    The John Henry Pecan Rub is one of my favorites. Throw in some pecan and apple wood and you can't go wrong. I've used it on ribs and Boston butt.

    +1

    XL Egg Owner Since Dec 2013 - Louisiana

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  • Jonnysouth
    Jonnysouth Posts: 162
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    Paul_in_Canton, you just answered what I wanted to know. I have always used Bad Byron's with pecan wood and have really enjoyed it...I just bought my first John Henry rubs yesterday (Pecan and Honey rib rub) and getting ready to put 3 racks of ribs on with 1 of each rub but I was curious if adding pecan wood would be too much...I'll just go ahead as usual. Thanks!
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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
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    I tried the pecan rub on chicken and didn't care for it. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • Hi54putty
    Hi54putty Posts: 1,873
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    I love John Henry's. I have about 20 of them. My favorite is Hot Sugar Maple.
    XL,L,S 
    Winston-Salem, NC 
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  • TMay
    TMay Posts: 87
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    I like the Jalapeno Rub...  use it on ribs or pork chops..
    Rowlett, Texas
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  • Biggreenpharmacist
    Biggreenpharmacist Posts: 4,341
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    johnkitchens said:

    I tried the pecan rub on chicken and didn't care for it. 

    Its better on pork, but I mix it with plowboys yardbird. That might at least give you a way to use it up.

    Little Rock, AR

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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
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    I will try that Shane. I have a huge container of it. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • Biggreenpharmacist
    Biggreenpharmacist Posts: 4,341
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    Sorry man. Should have warned you, but it does tend to be better mixed with other rubs and used on low and slow pork.

    Little Rock, AR

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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
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    Not your fault Shane. I will mix and try it on a loin. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • oakdaleegger
    oakdaleegger Posts: 56
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    I stick with the all purpose rub. Always great. Figured I couldn't go wrong with all purpose. My ACE sells for $9.99 so I haven't ventured out to try anything new. I'll keep watching this thread for suggestions. Thanks!!
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
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    The ones I tried were salty.
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  • GATABITES
    GATABITES Posts: 1,260
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    johnkitchens said:

    I have only tried their pecan rub, and I didn't care for it. 

    Let us know how these turn out. 

    Pecan is great on veggies. 
    XL BGE 
    Joe JR 
    Baltimore, MD
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  • Eggingaround
    Eggingaround Posts: 357
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    I used the maple bacon rub on one rack and the honey rib rub on the other for last night's cook.. Overall they were pretty good. Would use them both again. image
    Mckinney, TX
    LBGE--AR with Rig extender 
    Mini Max
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  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200
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    Years back I got a sampler pack of big bottles from them, 5 I do believe. Texas Chicken Tickler was the only one that got used up, the rest got thrown away. 1 out of 5? Not such a great ration.  I do like the Mojave garlic pepper rub sprinkled on veggies (I got that at an Eggfest). With how bad that sampler pack was, I've never been tempted to buy any others.

    Rowlett, Texas

    Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook

    The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings

     

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  • Black_Badger
    Black_Badger Posts: 1,182
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    Wow, I know I shouldn't be, but I'm genuinely surprised at the range of opinions on these guys. For me the JH rubs have all been quite good, and they're a staple of my collection. The Mojave Garlic Pepper is outstanding on veggies, potatoes, steaks, chicken, and I think the Chicken Tickler is my favorite poultry rub. I also think the Maple Bacon is great for ribs and butts, although it can burn a bit of you go above true low and slow temps. I've also got a little sampler pack like you have of their Blackening Spice and it was fantastic on a tri-tip. I've certainly used a fair bit of the Pecan rub, and while it's not my favorite I certainly wouldn't say it's bad.

    No hate from to to anyone for having their own opinions, but like I said, I'm just surprised.

    Cheers all -
    B_B

    Finally back in the Badger State!

    Middleton, WI
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  • Eggingaround
    Eggingaround Posts: 357
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    Put some Lil Shag's on my burgers last night. Tasty stuff.
    Mckinney, TX
    LBGE--AR with Rig extender 
    Mini Max
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
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    For some reason I typically can't stand the taste of "smoke flavor" in a rub.  I haven't tried JH specifically but I wonder if that is why some people don't like the rubs such as Pecan.  I love smoke flavor I get from actually burning chunks/chips, but for some reason I have never cared for a rub that has smoke flavor added.   

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

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  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200
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    I agree with @SmokeyPitt No smoke flavored rubs for me. They don't taste right and I can get the smoke flavor from...wait for it...actual smoke!!

    Rowlett, Texas

    Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook

    The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings

     

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