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Do rubs need salt and sugar?
It seems like the majority of rub recipes I see in BBQ books on on the
internet have ungodly amounts of salt and sugar in them - as in a quarter cup of each versus teaspoon and tablespoon quantities of spices. I'm not a big fan of sugar in rubs because it burns. Salt, I like to add some but not too much or the meat comes out salty. So is it ok to make a rub with no sugar and only a minimal amount of salt? The other thing I'm not crazy about is rubs with a lot of chilli powder and cumin. It makes the meat taste like a bowl of chili in my opinion. I tend to use garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, mustard powder, paprika, and sometimes celery seeds. Any other spices I should be looking at? Thanks. |
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Do rubs need salt and sugar?
Rue The Day wrote:
> It seems like the majority of rub recipes I see in BBQ books on on the > internet have ungodly amounts of salt and sugar in them - as in a > quarter cup of each versus teaspoon and tablespoon quantities of > spices. I'm not a big fan of sugar in rubs because it burns. Salt, I > like to add some but not too much or the meat comes out salty. So is > it ok to make a rub with no sugar and only a minimal amount of salt? > The other thing I'm not crazy about is rubs with a lot of chilli > powder and cumin. It makes the meat taste like a bowl of chili in my > opinion. I tend to use garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, > cayenne pepper, mustard powder, paprika, and sometimes celery seeds. > Any other spices I should be looking at? Thanks. I make rubs using different "base" recipes that I can add other ingredients to and use for specific dishes and cuts of meat. I put very little salt and sugar in the base recipes. I add it in later if needed. When making a dry rub for say, beef, I won't add any extra sugar. For pork butt I'll add a bunch of brown sugar. Etc, etc. Then there's the issue of serving people on salt or carb restricted diets. All these issues means it's easier for me to leave salt and sugar out until the last minute. -- Reg email: RegForte (at) (that free MS email service) (dot) com |
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Do rubs need salt and sugar?
Rue The Day wrote:
> It seems like the majority of rub recipes I see in BBQ books on on the > internet have ungodly amounts of salt and sugar in them - as in a > quarter cup of each versus teaspoon and tablespoon quantities of > spices. I'm not a big fan of sugar in rubs because it burns. Salt, I > like to add some but not too much or the meat comes out salty. So is > it ok to make a rub with no sugar and only a minimal amount of salt? > The other thing I'm not crazy about is rubs with a lot of chilli > powder and cumin. It makes the meat taste like a bowl of chili in my > opinion. I tend to use garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, > cayenne pepper, mustard powder, paprika, and sometimes celery seeds. > Any other spices I should be looking at? Thanks. IMO, rubs need *some* salt, or the cooked meat tastes like it is missing *something*. Sugar? I add it when I think it'll help the particular cook. I don't usually add chilli (no matter how it's spelled) powder, but I will add black pepper and sometimes cayenne to a particular rub. Try granulated garlic instead of powder, I think you'll like the change. When you make your own rubs, you can add or leave out anything that you feel like, at any time. BOB who is sort of partial to the "Dizzy Pig" line of *commercially made* rubs http://www.dizzypigbbq.com/ |
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Do rubs need salt and sugar?
Get Paul Kirk's book _Paul Kirk's Championship Barbecue Sauces_, which is as
much about rubs and spices as it is about sauces and marinades. Sugar won't burn at low and slow BBQ temp, mostly. -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Louis Cohen Living la vida loca at N37° 43' 7.9" W122° 8' 42.8" "Rue The Day" > wrote in message om... > It seems like the majority of rub recipes I see in BBQ books on on the > internet have ungodly amounts of salt and sugar in them - as in a > quarter cup of each versus teaspoon and tablespoon quantities of > spices. I'm not a big fan of sugar in rubs because it burns. Salt, I > like to add some but not too much or the meat comes out salty. So is > it ok to make a rub with no sugar and only a minimal amount of salt? > The other thing I'm not crazy about is rubs with a lot of chilli > powder and cumin. It makes the meat taste like a bowl of chili in my > opinion. I tend to use garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, > cayenne pepper, mustard powder, paprika, and sometimes celery seeds. > Any other spices I should be looking at? Thanks. |
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Do rubs need salt and sugar?
"Rue The Day" > wrote in message om... > It seems like the majority of rub recipes I see in BBQ books on on the > internet have ungodly amounts of salt and sugar in them - as in a > quarter cup of each versus teaspoon and tablespoon quantities of > spices. I'm not a big fan of sugar in rubs because it burns. Salt, I > like to add some but not too much or the meat comes out salty. So is > it ok to make a rub with no sugar and only a minimal amount of salt? > The other thing I'm not crazy about is rubs with a lot of chilli > powder and cumin. It makes the meat taste like a bowl of chili in my > opinion. I tend to use garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, > cayenne pepper, mustard powder, paprika, and sometimes celery seeds. > Any other spices I should be looking at? Thanks. Of course you don't need them. Most people use (or overuse) salt on all of their meats and would think something important is missing. It is merely a habit formed over many years. If you like it, use it, but if you appreciated good taste of the meat itself, skip it. Sugar is less likely to burn at the typical low temperatures in making bbq. I use some brown sugar, garlic, and pepper on briskets. Just three ingredients; simple, but effective, IMO. I agree with the chili powder and cumin. A little is OK, but too much and you have a cheap taco from Taco Bell. You need moderation. |
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Do rubs need salt and sugar?
Rue The Day wrote:
> It seems like the majority of rub recipes I see in BBQ books on on the > internet have ungodly amounts of salt and sugar in them - as in a > quarter cup of each versus teaspoon and tablespoon quantities of > spices. I'm not a big fan of sugar in rubs because it burns. Salt, I > like to add some but not too much or the meat comes out salty. So is > it ok to make a rub with no sugar and only a minimal amount of salt? Hell yes! > The other thing I'm not crazy about is rubs with a lot of chilli > powder and cumin. It makes the meat taste like a bowl of chili in my > opinion. I tend to use garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, > cayenne pepper, mustard powder, paprika, and sometimes celery seeds. > Any other spices I should be looking at? Thanks. My favorite rub is salt, pepper, garlic and MSG. I just sprinkle it on. No need for sugar in anything. I don't have any in the house. Never used it, never will. TFM® |
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Rue The Day wrote:
> It seems like the majority of rub recipes I see in BBQ books on on the > internet have ungodly amounts of salt and sugar in them - as in a snip Rubs should be made according to "your" tastes, adjust as you like. -- "Piedmont", from Northern South Carolina! IN REVERSE: MOC DOT OOHAY AT 4201LIWMW |
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