Favorite dry rubs- search function yielded many options

lousubcap

There have been a few active thread posts where new (at least to me) rubs have been mentioned.  Since the Xmas clock is running, I wonder who has found a great dry rub outside of the forum regulars.  Feel free to offer up any worth giving a go.  For me it is "Hardcore Carnivore Black" linked here: https://www.hardcorecarnivore.com/products/hardcore-carnivore-black  Disclaimer- no affiliation.   Works well on beef and my current go-to with brisket.  However, I change brisket dry rubs (including my own) quite frequently.  Comments?

johnnyp

lousubcap said:

There have been a few active thread posts where new (at least to me) rubs have been mentioned.  Since the Xmas clock is running, I wonder who has found a great dry rub outside of the forum regulars.  Feel free to offer up any worth giving a go.  For me it is "Hardcore Carnivore Black" linked here: https://www.hardcorecarnivore.com/products/hardcore-carnivore-black  Disclaimer- no affiliation.   Works well on beef and my current go-to with brisket.  However, I change brisket dry rubs (including my own) quite frequently.  Comments?

HC Black, is pretty tasty.  I have some, but haven’t used any recently since reading about the effects of eating activated charcoal. 

For clarification on the activated charcoal, it isn’t “bad”, per se. But the charcoal combines with your food and degrades the nutritional value. Same principle behind activated charcoal being an effective filtration media. 

lousubcap

@johnnyp - Fortunately I have accumulated enough laps of the sun and consume enough adult beverages on a daily basis that the charcoal dosen't have a chance.  
Edit:  But thanks for the info.  

johnnyp

lousubcap said:

@johnnyp - Fortunately I have accumulated enough laps of the sun and consume enough adult beverages on a daily basis that the charcoal dosen't have a chance.  

Ha! I just figure I’m fat enough.  I better make the broccoli count! 

Eggcelsior

Flavor God makes some really good blends. Not cheap, though.

NPHuskerFL

@johnnyp I have two unopened shakers of Hardcore Carnivore Black. I understand and have read through the literature regarding activated charcoal made from heating corn cobs and in the case of HC coconut husks. I can't imagine consuming the miniscule amount used to coat steak or other protein wouldn't defeat mealtime nutrient value. Admittingly I'm no expert just a beer connoisseur and bbq hack

GrateEggspectations

As you have noted, one option is to make your own rubs. If you are thinking of Christmas gifts, many recipients may enjoy the fact that you have made them. 

I often keep a few homemade rubs at the ready for unexpected cooks - basic BBQ rub, jerk seasoning, creole and plain S&P blends, to name a few. Makes it that much easier to prep without fuss when making ribs, brisket or a butt. 

When making rubs, I often double or triple recipes, as I find it's just as much work making small quantities as it is large. Making your own also allows you to tweak flavours to your liking. 

Because I generally make my own, I'm probably not a good resource for suggesting commercially-available options, assuming that's what you were seeking. However, I'm sure others will be along to pitch suggestions.

lwrehm

Kosher Salt and black pepper, only rub I use now.

YukonRon

Got turned on to Cow Dust and Pig Dust by @DoubleEgger. Awesome rubs.....
Also use a fair amount of Bone Suckin' Sauce Dry Rub for ribs and wings. Otherwise, my own rubs.

HeavyG

Grilling and frying meat creates compounds of HCA and PAH which are widely believed to be carcinogenic.

Just tell yourself that the little bit of activated charcoal in the Hard Core Carnivore rub absorbs and neutralizes those compounds.

NPHuskerFL

Just a few I use on a regular rotation. 
AlbuKirky
Meat Church
Suckle Busters

littlerascal56

My crews go through a lot of Killer Hogs rubs.  So much that we all order it in the 5 lb bulk bags! Use it on everything.

milesvdustin

So, what tastes good? Use that. 

My fav all purpose rub is Straberrys. Pork butt is Weber KC BBQ


Both canned and commercially available 

WeberWho

gdenby

Maybe a little late for Christmas delivery, but definitely a holiday sort of purchase. Blends from the Spice Trekkers in Montreal are remarkable. Not really rubs. The salt and sugar must be added, and the spices need to be ground. I've been using their berbere blend for a couple of years. Very complex, about a dozen different spices, fairly hot, but not jerk hot.

The packaging is mostly small tins, but some herbs come in mylar bags.

RajunCajun

Boncaca.com

camofreak

DoubleEgger

This stuff is excellent. Been using it for over a decade. 

The Virgin Islands and St. John especially  could use some of your business as they rebuild the islands. 

http://store.stjohnspice.com/products.php?product=Cruz-Bay-Grill-Rub

SmokeyPitt

If you have a Trader Joe's in your neighborhood then this one is worth a try: