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Savory Sugar free Rib Rub Request

500
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So I joined WW 6 weeks ago and I’ve lost 20 pounds. I try my best to eliminate added sugar in  the foods I eat. That said, I’m looking for a savory rib rub that isn’t spicy so I can smoke some ribs. I won’t be saucing them them so sauce will be on the side for those who want it. Thanks in advance. 
I like my butt rubbed and my pork pulled.
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    Congrats!!!
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • Wolfpack
    Wolfpack Posts: 3,552
    As a secondary option, there are several sugar free bbq sauces in the grocery stores around here. 
    Greensboro, NC
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    edited August 2019
    Congrats on the weight loss.

    We do 2:1 pepper to salt on ribs down here. As a rule, TX BBQ does not utilize  sugar in any of the rubs. I prefer it that way- I cannot stand sweet barbecue. They do generally have some vinegar based sauce as a glaze (On pork ribs) at most places but those are usually no/low sugar as well. 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 7,338
    edited August 2019
    These people have at least one, I know their Green Chile is sugar free , their Casa Seasoning doesn’t , not sure about the rest. Best that I can say is ask.https://www.albukirkyseasonings.com/
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  • 500
    500 Posts: 3,185
    Thanks for the tips so far. And thanks for the praise. It hasn’t been easy but well worth it. I think when I make this savory rub it will have rosemary in it for sure, the pepper
    and salt, likely paprika, garlic, and a little cayenne and ancho chili powder. 
    I like my butt rubbed and my pork pulled.
    Member since 2009
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,597
    how about some time in foil with sweet caramelized onions, you could sub the sugar with caramelized onions in a homemade sauce, maybe even a non sugared juice or fruit
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,597
    cats ribs has just 1 tbls per rack, you could even cut that back. this is about as savory as it gets with the black mustard seed and juniper berries. cooking ribs like these direct instead of indirect makes a big difference

    Description:The best thing that ever happened to a baby back.
    Ingredients:
    • 3 fat garlic cloves, peeled• 3 Tbscider vinegar
    • 1 Tbs kosher salt• 3 Tbspeanut oil
    • 1 Tbs black mustard seeds*• 2 tspground hot pepper (I use chipotle*) - this will make the ribs spicy; add more or less to taste
    • 12 juniper berries*• 3 slabs baby back ribs (1.5 to 2 lbs. each), membrane removed
    • 1 Tbs coarsely ground black peppercorns
    • 3 Tbs brown sugar
    Instructions:The rub is best made with a stone mortar & pestle, but a small food processor can be used.
    Mash the garlic and salt into a paste in the mortar. (The salt helps the garlic break down.)
    Add the juniper berries and mustard seeds, crushing them as thoroughly as possible with the pestle.
    Add remaining ingredients and stir well to blend.

    *Available through spice catalogs such as Penzeys.

    Work the rub into the ribs at least an hour before cooking. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate. These don't need to sit overnight, but can be rubbed 3-4 hours in advance.
    About 45 minutes before you plan to start cooking, place the ribs in the freezer (for maximum smoke penetration).
    Cook according to your desired method. I do them over direct heat (with hickory and apple for smoke), dome temp of around 250, in a rib rack.
    They usually take 3 to 3.5 hours. Midway through I rotate the rack, and flip the ribs if the end toward the coals is getting brown.
    Let them sit for 10 minutes before slicing.


    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • speed51133
    speed51133 Posts: 691
    edited August 2019
    the mustard based rubs usually don't have sugar. just make your own rub. look up ingredients online and if it calls for sugar, leave it out.
    XL BGE and Kamado Joe Jr.
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