Granby wrote:

> So I have read a lot on here about different kinds of rubs. What sort of
> commercially made rubs would you suggest someone start with. This is until
> I figure out just what I like.
>
>

One thing I would recommend is avoid the cheaper commercial brands.
They're usually mostly salt. Check the label, the ingredients are listed
in order of quantity.

For my own rubs the one more or less universal ingredient
is ground chile pepper of one sort or another.