Rub for pork butt

I stumbled across a rub that I think is worth sharing. I don't really love "Mr. Brown" so perhaps others who don't might like this one as an alternative.

"Pushmi-Pullyu" (from the book Where there's Smoke there's Flavor)

Note – Makes enough for one pork butt; use half to marinate overnight, reserve other half to apply before smoking

- ¼ cup paprika
- 3 Tb course ground black pepper
- 3 Tb chili powder
- 3 Tb ground cumin
- 3 Tb dry mustard
- 2 Tb dark brown sugar
- 1 Tb ground cayenne pepper
- 1 Tsp salt

I have read many threads about how it is pointless to use dry mustard in a rub or how paprika contributes nothing, etc.

Maybe that is all true. I'm no expert on how all the ingredients interact. What I will say that this rub makes some tasty pulled pork!

Cheers,
Matt

that was my 1st book on smoking. while not a very good book, the rub here is pretty good. i used it on butts more than once.

I agree about the book overall. But the rub is great, and I have to give credit where credit is due!