Request, Rub for Buckboard bacon?

[Frank C - NJ]

I have four butts curing and am wondering what you all have used as a rub during the smoke. I have in the past used fresh ground pepper with good success.

Any advice out there on what to rub with? Thanks!

 

[Bruce Bissonnette]

Frank,

I have never used a rub for buckboard bacon. I have basted it with maple syrup then put fresh cracked black pepper on it, but never a rub in the traditional sense.

I don't see what it would hurt though.

 

[Chris Allingham]

Moving to Barbecuing Forum.

Regards,
Chris

 

[Frank C - NJ]

Thanks Bruce.. I guess the syrup would be a good baste during the cook. I thought putting it on early would block the smoke.

I'm just wondering what kind of cool "crust" would work well to assist with the second cook while frying...

 

[K Kruger]

I'm partial to a black/white pepper mix for a rub. Nice counterpoint to the sweetness and is great if you're frying the bacon and planning on making red-eye gravy and biscuits. But terrific for good ol' BLTs too.