Inaugural Ribs

[SconnieQ]

I might be the odd one out, but I make my own rubs to my flavor preferences. One thing I do not like about commercial rubs is the addition of "smoke flavor". I do not want "smoke flavor" in my rub when I am smoking myself. Doesn't make sense to me. I'm not at all an expert on purchased rubs, since I have a huge spice cabinet with everything I need. But I would look at the ingredients of something you like, then try making it yourself (minus the smoke flavor). That also allows me to salt rub or brine the meat in advance, then make my rub without salt in order to control the salt.

 

[grogorat]

That's a good point, Kari.
Perhaps once I get more experienced in the "Ways of the Smoke", I will explore this avenue of controlling what goes into my rubs.
Certainly to control the sodium content, since I'm not getting any younger.