sorry guys, i guess a recipe would help since it is the rub I thought was the culprit.
my basic rib rub...
2T paprika
1T garlic powder
1T onion powder
1T chili powder
2T brown sugar
1t cumin
1t ginger
1/2t alspice
2t black pepper
1t chipoltle powder
(I think that is everything, don't have it...