"Tasty Licks" samplers - anyone used them yet?

[Mike Willis]

I'm going to smoke a small (4 lb) boneless pork butt this weekend. I got out my free samples from Fred's BBQ and decided on the "Original" rub. Have any of you tried this particular rub yet? And if so, do you think it needs any additional salt, sugar or other seasonings? I usually just use kosher salt, turb. sugar, granulated onion & garlic and some red pepper and paprika, and I've been pretty happy with the results... but I love to experiment, too, that's the reason I'm trying the rub.

What's the consensus from y'all? Is it sweet enough and salty enough right out of the package? Or should I dress it up a bit?

Thanks in advance for the advice!

 

[Dave from Denver]

I wouldn't add any salt, it's got plenty (maybe too much) already.

 

[Dave L.]

I agree. Way too much salt in the rub. To me there is so much I am hesitant to try the other flavors.

 

[Mike Willis]

Well, that answers that...

Thanks, Dave & Dave. I guess I'll just use my usual ingredients. Being out of work is no time to ruin a good chunk of meat!