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Holy Clump

Focker
Focker Posts: 8,364
edited November 2016 in EggHead Forum
Maybe I got a bad bottle....but c'mon guys, this stuff is terrible.  It never wants to combine, no matter how much you mix?  Like the ingredients are made to NOT be together, lol.

There are a few more clumps, same size, buried.  Wonder if it's the garlic?  

Can't believe I wasted my hard earned for this crap.  


Brandon
Quad Cities
"If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    I'm sure Matt will take care of you. It's not supposed to be that way. I have a bottle and it's not like that at all and I've had it a year (i make my own rub but wanted to try his to see if I was missing anything). 

    I do know Matt though and he's a real standup guy. I know he wouldn't want this out there with his name on it. 




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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    I'm sure Matt will take care of you. It's not supposed to be that way. I have a bottle and it's not like that at all and I've had it a year (i make my own rub but wanted to try his to see if I was missing anything). 

    I do know Matt though and he's a real standup guy. I know he wouldn't want this out there with his name on it. 




    Thanks CT, appreciate your input.  
    I agree 100%, I wouldn't either.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Matt will address this.  I've not had that problem.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,530
    Good stuff. It looks like you got a bad batch. That's too bad. 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    How does it taste?

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    Thanks guys.
    caliking said:
    How does it taste?
    All I get is pepper and garlic.  The pepper really takes over from the start.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • SaintJohnsEgger
    SaintJohnsEgger Posts: 1,826
    One reason I tend to make my own rubs as needed.

    There are some good ones out there and I have bought several. But I enjoy making my own.
    Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
    MiniMax 04/17
    Unofficial BGE MiniMax Evangelist
    Facebook Big Green Egg MiniMax Owners Group


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  • jones2289
    jones2289 Posts: 58

    I've purchased a few bottles locally with no issues.

    Could be that the seal was compromised from the start, letting moisture in. 

    Indianapolis, IN
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    SaintJohnsEgger said:
    One reason I tend to make my own rubs as needed.

    There are some good ones out there and I have bought several. But I enjoy making my own.
    I usually go that route, but like to have some store bought on hand, in a pinch.

    I'm not a believer.

    Brandon
    Quad Cities
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    jones2289 said:

    I've purchased a few bottles locally with no issues.

    Could be that the seal was compromised from the start, letting moisture in. 

    I could not tell the seal was compromised when opening.  But, it had to have been.  Or, they let a sh!tty batch out.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • JethroVA
    JethroVA Posts: 1,251
    Brutal. Dude, give them a chance to fix the problem. 
    Richmond and Mathews County, VA. Large BGE, Weber gas, little Weber charcoal. Vintage ManGrates. Little reddish portable kamado that shall remain nameless here.  Very Extremely Stable Genius. 
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited November 2016
    JethroVA said:
    Brutal. Dude, give them a chance to fix the problem. 
    I'm good bud, I fixed it.  That's what I do.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,835
    I'm pretty sure every bottle of rub I've ever bought has been that way.  Meat church, dizzy, etc.
    I always shake them up, hit them on the counter a few times before using. Never really thought much about it.
    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    Eggcelsior said:
    Do you have a cat? It looks promising for that.
    LMFAO
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited November 2016
    YEMTrey said:
    I'm pretty sure every bottle of rub I've ever bought has been that way.  Meat church, dizzy, etc.
    I always shake them up, hit them on the counter a few times before using. Never really thought much about it.
    I hear ya, and I know, but this was different.

    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    Opinions are like a$$holes. Most people have at least one.

    That is a tad brutal. I've been quick to condemn some vendors in the past, and found that most in the BBQ world will do the right thing if folks are willing  to give them a chance. Rockwood, Smokeware, Flame Boss are some of those guys. 

    We have a voice on the interwebz, and like many things, it can be used wisely.

    Except for blow and hookers...

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited November 2016
    caliking said:
    Opinions are like a$$holes. Most people have at least one.

    That is a tad brutal. I've been quick to condemn some vendors in the past, and found that most in the BBQ world will do the right thing if folks are willing  to give them a chance. Rockwood, Smokeware, Flame Boss are some of those guys. 

    We have a voice on the interwebz, and like many things, it can be used wisely.

    Except for blow and hookers...
    It's inedible man.  And my criteria for that is pretty loose.
    Can't you tell???  Eggcelsior did.
    Sometimes, ya gotta pull the plug.  You know that.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
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  • Eggdicted_Dawgfan
    Eggdicted_Dawgfan Posts: 1,912
    Just curious, why not let Matt make it right for you? Wouldn't that make you feel better than posting (bashing) on the internet to a crowd of people who have never had that issue?
    Snellville, GA


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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited November 2016
    Eggdicted_Dawgfan said:
    Just curious, why not let Matt make it right for you? Wouldn't that make you feel better than posting (bashing) on the internet to a crowd of people who have never had that issue?
    I'm good.  I don't expect a handout, and really don't want one, at this point.  It was my Fock up, for buying it in the first place.  I simply, won't buy, their product again.  There are others that put out great ones...DP, Oakridge, Plowboys.  If I got sh!t from them, which I haven't after many, I'd move along too.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • Eggdicted_Dawgfan
    Eggdicted_Dawgfan Posts: 1,912
    Man aren't you glad you didn't get a bad green egg when you first got yours. Just think what you would be missing all these years. 
    Snellville, GA


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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    Focker said:
    Eggdicted_Dawgfan said:
    Just curious, why not let Matt make it right for you? Wouldn't that make you feel better than posting (bashing) on the internet to a crowd of people who have never had that issue?
    I'm good.  I don't expect a handout, and really don't want one, at this point.  It was my Fock up, for buying it in the first place.  I simply, won't buy, their product again.  There are others that put out great ones...DP, Oakridge, Plowboys.  If I got sh!t from them, which I haven't after many, I'd move along too.
    Man, no company can put out 100% perfect. What makes a company good is how well they handle things when something like this happens. Most would even appreciate the feedback of problems. Giving MC a chance to make things right is a far cry from you expecting a handout. This is the first bad review I have seen on their rubs. My 6 or 7 bottles have been great. Their bottle size for the price also seems very good. Oakridge, by the way, has been one of my favs.

    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    @focker - much respect for you and your cooking talents but the trash can shot is a lil over the top until the company has a chance to fix the situation.  Note: I've never used said rubs. 

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • ElkhornHusker
    ElkhornHusker Posts: 493
    Focker said:
    Maybe I got a bad bottle....but c'mon guys, this stuff is terrible.  It never wants to combine, no matter how much you mix?  Like the ingredients are made to NOT be together, lol.

    There are a few more clumps, same size, buried.  Wonder if it's the garlic?  

    Can't believe I wasted my hard earned for this crap.  


    I have the same issue with that product
    Elkhorn, NE
    1 large egg
    28" Blackstone
    Akorn Jr. 
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  • Eggdicted_Dawgfan
    Eggdicted_Dawgfan Posts: 1,912
    @MeatChurch sorry I can't let it go without at least giving the guy a shot. I know you won't (admittedly) like it but if nothing else you can get more satisfaction of throwing it in the trash (and probably reposting). Or even better yet send it off in the June exchange. 
    Snellville, GA


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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    Photo Egg said:
    Focker said:
    Eggdicted_Dawgfan said:
    Just curious, why not let Matt make it right for you? Wouldn't that make you feel better than posting (bashing) on the internet to a crowd of people who have never had that issue?
    I'm good.  I don't expect a handout, and really don't want one, at this point.  It was my Fock up, for buying it in the first place.  I simply, won't buy, their product again.  There are others that put out great ones...DP, Oakridge, Plowboys.  If I got sh!t from them, which I haven't after many, I'd move along too.
    Man, no company can put out 100% perfect. What makes a company good is how well they handle things when something like this happens. Most would even appreciate the feedback of problems. Giving MC a chance to make things right is a far cry from you expecting a handout. This is the first bad review I have seen on their rubs. My 6 or 7 bottles have been great. Their bottle size for the price also seems very good. Oakridge, by the way, has been one of my favs.

    I've bought some rubs through the years, some much cheaper, like a $2 Trader Joe's BBQ rub, never one problem.

    Maybe I need to ship this to someone, so they can use it, for kitty litter.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
    That's probably my favorite beef rub. Really peppery for sure. That said I have seen huge differences from bottle when looking at them on the shelf. They have a crap load of them at Roswell hardware and one day they had a batch that was clearly ground much finer than the others next to it and they were all labeled the same. The fine ground looked like it was half an inch less full due to being packed tighter so it was really visible. Seems like they may need to be more consistent. Overall like their rubs though.
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    Focker said:
    caliking said:
    Opinions are like a$$holes. Most people have at least one.

    That is a tad brutal. I've been quick to condemn some vendors in the past, and found that most in the BBQ world will do the right thing if folks are willing  to give them a chance. Rockwood, Smokeware, Flame Boss are some of those guys. 

    We have a voice on the interwebz, and like many things, it can be used wisely.

    Except for blow and hookers...
    It's inedible man.  And my criteria for that is pretty loose.
    Can't you tell???  Eggcelsior did.
    Sometimes, ya gotta pull the plug.  You know that.
    True. But I'm yet to throw anyone in the trash without giving them a chance.

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    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited November 2016
    ElkhornHusker said:
    Focker said:
    Maybe I got a bad bottle....but c'mon guys, this stuff is terrible.  It never wants to combine, no matter how much you mix?  Like the ingredients are made to NOT be together, lol.

    There are a few more clumps, same size, buried.  Wonder if it's the garlic?  

    Can't believe I wasted my hard earned for this crap.  


    I have the same issue with that product
    Unfortunately, good to know I'm not the only one.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • Hans61
    Hans61 Posts: 3,901
    First time seeing anything negative about meat church. That sucks man. I'm probably about at the point with my cooking to start mixing home made rubs. 
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