I am always on the lookout for barbecue related products and accessories that I can try out. When it comes to things like BBQ dry rubs and sauces there are so many options out there. It seems like everyone has a “magic” recipe that makes their rub or sauce the best. Most of them are good but I have to admit, I enjoy making my own rubs and sauces most of the time. But, there are times when I just want to pull something out of the cabinet and use it without having to mix stuff up.
Hey, There’s Another BBQ Guy Out There
A few weeks ago I was going from site to site on the Smokering and I came upon The BBQ Guy site which caught my attention because I go by BBQGuy on this site and on Twitter. So, I clicked through a few pages and came across a page selling his “award winning” Southern BBQ Rub. It looked like maybe this guy actually has some “cred” having won a few competitions. Well I was intrigued and I ordered a bottle to try out for myself. I paid my $5 plus shipping and a few days later it arrived at my house.
What’s In The Bottle
The BBQ Guy rub comes in a 7 ounce bottle and contains (in order as listed on the ingredients label):
- Sugar
- Salt
- Spanish Paprika
- Chili Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Black Pepper
- White Pepper
- Cayenne Pepper
- Oregano
A pretty basic list of ingredients. But, the “magic” of many rubs comes from how the ingredients are mixed, not the number of ingredients. I am sure there was a lot of trial and error that went into the final mix that gives the rub the nice flavor profile that it has.
How Does It Taste
To test this rub I used it in a number of dishes and types of meat including ground beef, sirloin steak, pork loin, pork ribs, and chicken. I grilled the steak, chicken, and burgers and smoked the pork loin and ribs. In all cases the rub added a nice flavor to the meat. It has a slightly sweet and salty up front flavor but then backs that up with a peppery and mildly spicy aftertaste. The Oregano is definitely present throughout. I tend to like my rubs to be spicy with a bit of a kick. The BBQ Guy rub doesn’t have as much spice as I would prefer. This is not a knock against the rub at all, just an observation.
Overall, I liked this rub and I think it would be a great addition to your BBQ spice cabinet. For me, this will be one of my bench players as I like to make my own most of the time. But, when I’m in a pinch the BBQ Guy Southern Rub will be there to save the day.
I am glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the mention on your site.
The rub has many category wins at KCBS contests.