Favorite Rib Rubs

Gulfcoastguy · January 2018

A former boss of mine liked the pics of the Chicken that I texted him yesterday. In fact he asked for the recipes for my rib rub. The only problem is that I am one of those rare people that never cook ribs. Due to a blood lipid condition I usually cook proteins that have lower fat contents. Anyhow what are people's standby favorite rubs for ribs? I imagine that he was talking about pork ribs but we could compile separate lists for pork and beef, I already know that he doesn't do lamb. He was one of the better bosses that I had and I don't mind doing favors for him.

RememberTheAlomar · January 2018

I'm a big fan of the simply marvelous cherry rub for all things pork. For beef ribs, I always try different rubs but end up coming back to spog.

Gulfcoastguy · January 2018

Okay I also searched and found Mickey’s Coffee Rub? Is that better than Redeye Express?

thetrim · January 2018

I haven’t made pork ribs in so long I can’t remember. For beef ribs I just do 50/50 SnP w a little EVOO and apple cider vinegar before putting the SnP on it.

DMW · January 2018

This is one of my favorite rib rubs:
https://amazingribs.com/tested-recipes/spice-rubs-and-pastes/meatheads-memphis-dust-rub-recipe

For a commercial rub, Dizzy Pig Raging River. Surprisingly it was developed for salmon, but shines on pork ribs nicely.

SaltySam · January 2018

Mickey’s coffee rub is the cats pajamas

Captainjimpark · January 2018

I like that meat church honey hog on pork and the meat church holy cow on beef

DMW · January 2018

SaltySam said:

Mickey’s coffee rub is the cats pajamas

The cat has pajamas? Pics please

Theophan · January 2018

It's not just a rub, but a rub and a sauce, but these are the best ribs I've ever had from the Smoke & Spice cookbook! I didn't post the recipes in my post, but someone posted the recipes farther down on the page.

dshaffes · January 2018

Eat BBQ Zero to Hero is a great pork rib rub.

Gulfcoastguy · January 2018

Okay I just ordered some ancho Chile powder to make Mickey’s and some Simply Marvelous Cherry from Amazon. What little extra in cost I paid is made up in tire rubber saved.

StillH2OEgger · January 2018

I like Mickey's coffee rub on lots of stuff, but have never tried on ribs. I'd be concerned with how well it plays with sauce, if you go that route.

Gulfcoastguy · January 2018

The orders were for personal use though I think Mickey’s might do well with beef ribs. For the most part I don’t do Sauce.

StillH2OEgger · January 2018

You'll like Mickey's. I made a rack of pork with it last night that was superb.

GoldenQ · January 2018

Raging River plus pepper and spray with apple cider and for foiling use parkay with a little brown sugar

pgprescott · January 2018

Hers a variety. Some are more aggressive than others.

Bad Byron’s butt rub
plowboys yardbird
meat Church honey hog
suckle busters hog waller
lamberts sweet rub o mine
dizzy dust
john henrys honey rib rub
three little pigs (pick one)
lanes sweet heat.

The first two two are more aggressive than the others. You can also layer a couple rubs. I often add some gun powder or swamp venom on the top of my rib rub just to add some pop.

Good Luck

Focker · January 2018

If I had to pick one as of recent, it's Oakridge Secret Weapon, my favorite commercial AP rub.

Plowboys Yardbird is honorable mention, another crowd pleaser.

Both of these are a perfect grind, easy to apply. And I have no oversalting worries doing so, the night before.

Legume · January 2018

Unless I add rub toward the end, the only flavors that I think really survive a 5-6 hour smoke are salt, black pepper and heat (eg red pepper). Sugar to some limited degree as well, but not really as sweetness, more like bark if we’re only talking about adding things pre-cook.

If it’s adding flavors to ribs that you’re after, I would suggest adding later in the cook either as rub, baste, glaze or wrap.

Gulfcoastguy · January 2018

I can buy Plowboys Yardbird locally. I was trying to buy Meat Church Honey Hog hot but Amazon said that they wouldn't be able to ship that until the 13th so I passed. Maybe next Amazon Prime order. I am just trying to branch out from DP though I have received several compliments using their products, especially Redeye Express.

CtTOPGUN · January 2018

For pork ribs I like to use "THE BBQ Rub" from Killer Hogs. I put that over a yellow mustard slather. For beef? Well, that is more complex. Beef ribs or Brisket get a "what's that there sauce" application. Then an AP of fine grind SPOG (my own blend has a couple other things in it). On top of that, a pepper/paprika based fine bbq rub (I like The BBQ Rub by Killer Hogs) and then to top it off an application of a course grind steak/chop blend . I use Montreal style.

DoubleEgger · January 2018

I use a local rub most of the time but as far readily available rubs, my vote is Jamaican Firewalk.

Captainjimpark · January 2018

StillH2OEgger said:

You'll like Mickey's. I made a rack of pork with it last night that was superb.

@StillH2OEgger. I just picked up all the stuff for mickeys rub, how is it on chicken? I wanna do some thighs tomorrow and baby back ribs the next day.

StillH2OEgger · January 2018

Captainjimpark said:

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StillH2OEgger said:

You'll like Mickey's. I made a rack of pork with it last night that was superb.

@StillH2OEgger. I just picked up all the stuff for mickeys rub, how is it on chicken? I wanna do some thighs tomorrow and baby back ribs the next day.

I think turkey and chicken is where it shines.

billyray · January 2018

Oakridge BBQs' Dominator is outstanding on ribs. I've also used something similar to Mickeys' coffee rub, with a few additions. Here's my recipe;

1 Tbs. finely ground espresso coffee beans
1 Tbs. pure ancho chile powder
1 tsp. natural cocoa powder
1 tsp. granulated garlic
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ground fennel seed
1/8 tsp. ground allspice
4 tsp. kosher salt
2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Gulfcoastguy · January 2018

billyray said:

Oakridge BBQs' Dominator is outstanding on ribs. I've also used something similar to Mickeys' coffee rub, with a few additions. Here's my recipe;
1 Tbs. finely ground espresso coffee beans
1 Tbs. pure ancho chile powder
1 tsp. natural cocoa powder
1 tsp. granulated garlic
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ground fennel seed
1/8 tsp. ground allspice
4 tsp. kosher salt
2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Thanks, as of Friday I will have all of those ingredients. I think another comparison trial is in order.

scdaf · January 2018

Big fan of TexasBBQrub Original and Grand Champion.

billyray · January 2018

Here's another good one from Meathead, it's called Memphis Dust.

Ingredients

3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar

3/4 cup white sugar

1/2 cup American paprika

1/4 cup garlic powder

2 tablespoons ground black pepper

2 tablespoons ground ginger powder

2 tablespoons onion powder

2 teaspoons rosemary powder

The ginger and the rosemary are key ingredients

smokeyj · January 2018

Ribs, Killer Hogs or Texas BBQ rub grand champion.

Beef, Cash cow with holy cow.

Hans61 · January 2018

Honey hog and add some salt

Gulfcoastguy · January 2018

Thanks for everyone who posted. I compiled the written rib rub recipes along with Simon &Garfunkel and forwarded them to my ex boss. I told him that I could recommend several commercial rubs also.

SaltySam · January 2018

I just revisited this thread. While Mickeys Coffee Rub IS the cats pajamas, for some reason I had it in my head that the question involved just rubs in general. Totally missed the rib rub specification. My bad. I’ve never put it on ribs either, and I’m not sure it would be the right profile for them.

On chicken, turkey or steak though....this cat can vouch.

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