Where to buy Rubs/sauces


 
Aaron Lucas

Aaron Lucas

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I just moved to Los Angeles so if you know any stores in the Culver City/surrounding area let me know.


, I used to have a bbq supply store near me that sold a ton of different rub’s and sauces from the competition bbq teams.

After being spoiled for so long I’m now having to find new ways to find rubs. Do you all just buy via Amazon or what?

I know I can make my own but I’m specifically looking for rubs I can buy because I like to try what other people are doing.


Thanks
 
If there's a Winco in Culver City (I'm sure there is) and if it's anything like my Winco, they'll have a larger than most (stores) spice section, good selection of marinades and sauces too. Like Joan mentioned, making your own isn't a bad way to go. Winco has a huge "Bulk" Spice section where you can buy spices are very reasonable prices and make you own

ymmv...
 
Sam's Club has taken on both the entire Kinders line and, it appears, the entire Weber line of seasonings. I make my own rubs and spice mixtures but it's nice to try something new. Our local Walmart has a good selection of various brands too.
 
Aaron,
If you lived near Orange County I would suggest the Woodshed in Orange. (woodshedoc)
About the same distance but the other direction is The BBQHQ in Simi Valley. (thebbqhq)
Based on your statement "I used to have a bbq supply store near me that sold a ton of different rub’s and sauces from the competition bbq teams.", either of these, to also include (bigpoppasmokers), will meet your needs.
 
I would agree on making our own.
There are plenty of recipes and you can find some here.
I make my own and it’s not that hard.
Start small by just copying a recipe and adding to it as you see fit.
I always keep a shaker of SPG, a well stocked spice selection and add to that if at all.

I got into it because I don’t like to triple salt, I’m cheap and it’s a great skill to learn.
good luck to ya.
 
SPOG is my go to these days. I use equal amounts of course black Pepper, granulated Onion & Garlic. Give it a good shake. For the Salt part I grind up sea salt*. Add a little at a time to get your preferred saltiness. You can also add other spices to it, cayenne, mustard seeds, paprika etc. I make sure the spices I buy only contains the one ingredient.

Alternatively, look at the ingredients on a commercially available rub. I go to the supermarket and buy a selection of those 2.5oz spices and mix them yourself. No additives, preservatives, anti-caking agents etc. I don't buy those commercial rubs any more.

*I have been known to add Tony Chachere's Original/More Spice sparingly for the salt part.
 
Penzeys does not make a commercial rub like those the OP is asking about !

BTW... I use Penzeys for my spices and Soupbase for my flavor ingredients.
 
We attended a BBQ last weekend.
The host had a bunch of different rubs out in the cooking area.
My wife picks one up and reads it.
It’s ingredients were salt, pepper and garlic.
Yup written right there up front.
Wifey asks “what’s the story with this” and the guy says yeah it’s great!
Sure enough she goes there and says “ya know? you can mix your own and save money”.
He is one of our best friends so he wasn’t insulted.
I just love that girl, especially when she messes with people :).
 
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