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Default dry rub for ribs

On Jun 17, 7:44*am, "Brick" > wrote:
> On 16-Jun-2011, "Dimitri" > wrote:
>
> > Xref: unlimited.usenetmonster.com alt.food.barbecue:159149

>
> > Going to smoke some St Louis cut ribs on Saturday for a fathers day
> > celebration.

>
> > I'm curious, the most recent rub recipe said to apply the rub 1 hour up to
> > 8
> > hours before cooking.

>
> > How long do you leave the rub on before smoking?

>
> > TIA

>
> > Dimitri

>
> I personally apply rub just before throwing the meat into the pit. Usually
> less then two hours before. That, however, is not what I'd like to do. I
> would rather apply the rub the day before and let it 'marinate' at least
> overnight. I've seen several BBQ contestants lately declare that they
> rub a day in advance and some of those are folks that usually score
> in the top ten.
> --


Danny Gladden of the BBQ FAQ comes to mind. His "recipe" call for a
lot of spices with a drizzle of veg oil, and wrap in saran wrap
overnight.