Spices for rubs

[CoyoteBlues]

Where do you guys get your spices from...I came across this site http://www.spicebarn.com and was wondering if it is a good place to get spices....I need to start buying in bulk and maybe trying to market it...my friends and family are almost taking advantage of my good nature

[Gator]

For (small) bulk orders try:

http://www.wholespice.com/default.asp
or
http://www.herbco.com/

The Spice Barn seem ok to me too, never used them.

[SteerCrazy]

I've thrown together a few spices in the day to try and put together some kind of rub, seasoning, but it never seemed to work out how I want it....how do you guys go about concoting a rub/spice blend without giving away too many secrets?

[Dallas]

I've thrown together a few spices in the day to try and put together some kind of rub, seasoning, but it never seemed to work out how I want it....how do you guys go about concoting a rub/spice blend without giving away too many secrets?

It's all about balance and the ying and the yang. Salt and sugar, heat and sweet. Needs to complement the meat of course and also the sauce. Fun to play around with. Don't get too complex. Play around with it change one ingrediant at a time and have fun!

[Dallas]

Penzey's is good but they are expensive. I tend to buy small quantitites and grind them myself. Freshness is key!


http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/ ... d=qJaJVS5x

[SteerCrazy]

I've thrown together a few spices in the day to try and put together some kind of rub, seasoning, but it never seemed to work out how I want it....how do you guys go about concoting a rub/spice blend without giving away too many secrets?

It's all about balance and the ying and the yang. Salt and sugar, heat and sweet. Needs to complement the meat of course and also the sauce. Fun to play around with. Don't get too complex. Play around with it change one ingrediant at a time and have fun!

Yeah, I've done that, guess I need to start with smaller quantities

[DATsBBQ]

I've thrown together a few spices in the day to try and put together some kind of rub, seasoning, but it never seemed to work out how I want it....how do you guys go about concoting a rub/spice blend without giving away too many secrets?

It's all about balance and the ying and the yang. Salt and sugar, heat and sweet. Needs to complement the meat of course and also the sauce. Fun to play around with. Don't get too complex. Play around with it change one ingrediant at a time and have fun!

I started with a store bought rub, looked at the ingredients (Largest ingredient is listed 1st, smallest last) then looked at a couple of Q cookbooks (Paul Kirk's Championship BBQ for one). Decided to give it a try. My rub for brisket was great the first time. After about 10 attempts with a pork rub I'm on to something I like. It's trial and error.

[CoyoteBlues]

Thanks guys.....I am getting hungry now

I it will be a lot cheaper to make my rubs now for sure !!!

Just went and got a wild pig shoulder out of the freezer and gonna fire up the smoker tommorrow...even if we are under a winter storm warning...gotta do what ya gotta do

[HOF]

To all the experts:

What are the 4 most "core" ingredients in a rub?

There appear to be many nuance spices. But in your opinion, Which 4 must always be in the rub?

[Dallas]

I can only think of two must haves salt and pepper!

Everything else is optional to your liking!

[DATsBBQ]

To all the experts:

What are the 4 most "core" ingredients in a rub?

There appear to be many nuance spices. But in your opinion, Which 4 must always be in the rub?

Now that's a loaded question!
Depends on your personal taste, some will say suger. I don't use any sugar in my rubs. All of my rubs have salt, KOSHER salt. The particle size is important. Heat, got to have some heat, or in my case a lot of it.

The Sheriff's Sucklebuster rub runs contrary to what I make, but it's good stuff and if you like a little sweet go that direction.

[CoyoteBlues]

It kinda depends ...but just about always ..

Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Garlic Powder
Brown Sugar
Chipolte or Red Pepper Powder

[Gator]

I likes it sweet! Its got to have sugar!

[HOF]

I apologize. I'm hijaciking every thread and taking it down a different road. Thanks for the responses.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled program.

[Dallas]

HOF, here is a great book by Paul Kirk that will help get you started. Highly recommended!

http://www.amazon.com/Paul-Kirks-Champi ... F8&s=books