I would go ahead and just use whatever rub YOU like on the butt. But
instead of pulling/chopping all the bark into the pulled pork, just remove
the bark and chop it and leave it on the side. If your guests like their
pulled pork a bit spicier, then they can just add some chopped bark to
theirs. For those that don't like it hot/spicy, don't have to have any of
the spicier bark.

good luck,

Matt

"Bilz" > wrote in message
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> All,
>
> I am planning to make pulled pork for the 4th. One of my guests can't
> stand for spicy food, so rubs with chili powder or cayenne pepper is
> out. I considered a sweeter rub, like with brown sugar, but I don't
> want to burn the crust.
>
> I plan to make two sauces to add to the pulled pork, a sweet BBQ
> sauce, and a spicy vinegar sauce... so guests can choose.
>
> What type of rub would you use?
>
> Thanks,
> B
>