general purpose butt rub

[Joe - theqguy]

I'm getting ready to cook 8 butts for my girlfriend's work. They are having a customer appreciation day and doing pulled pork sandwiches. I need a good all around rub to use. I don't want anything too spicy or too sweet. Kinda need to appeal to everyone. Do any of you have any suggestions?

 

[J Hoke]

What's available around you? Lots of good ones.

 

[Joe - theqguy]

Yeah I've been using the Stubbs rub and like it. I'm looking more for a recipe.

 

[Bill Farmer]

Use Alton Brown's 8-3-1-1.
8 parts brown sugar
3 parts salt (usually kosher or sea)
1 part chili powder
1 part what ever else you feel like(this can also be different things mixed)

 

[J Hoke]

If you are really into it, pick up Paul Kirk's book on sauces and rubs.

 

[Tony R]

http://www.mccormick.com/Spices-and-Flavors/Grill-Mates/Dry-Rubs/Grill-Mates-Applewood-Rub
Try this it should be in your local walmart.

 

[Dustin Flavell]

1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup paprika
1/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp sea salt
2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon cayenne

I use it all the time on butts. No sauce just this rub. If your worried about heat reduce cayenne to just a pinch.

Have fun

 

[Jim Lampe]

STOP LOOKING.
THIS is what you want:
http://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?32640-A-Butt-Rub-(for-Jane)

It's THE BEST!!!

 

[Phil S]

I use the BRITU rub on just about everything including pork and even deviled eggs. It's easy to make large batches and store in vacuum bags.

 

[Joe - theqguy]

TONS of great info. Thanks guys.

 

[Frank H]

Use Alton Brown's 8-3-1-1.
8 parts brown sugar
3 parts salt (usually kosher or sea)
1 part chili powder
1 part what ever else you feel like(this can also be different things mixed)

i use this all the time. Very basic , very easy. Lets the meat shine thru