What is the best rub for ribs?

SN Brian Riter — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 13:21:50 -0400

Every time I'm make ribs and use some cabelas seasoning I always feel like there are better seasonings out there, what do you all think any better seasonings?

Response by TSgt Joe C. made Sep 10 at 2017 1:33 PM

TSgt Joe C. — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 13:33:24 -0400

I have a few I use. Applewood gives it a nice flavor profile. It's in the spice aisle of any grocery store. I use a homemade dry rub as well that gives the meat a well balanced flavor

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Sep 10 at 2017 1:54 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 13:54:52 -0400

Best rib rub ?
Its in my cabinet labeled "Kaye's BB rib rub"

Just used on a crown of baby back ribs a few days ago.

No one has ever not liked the ribs it produces either way we serve them, dry (just the rub) or wet which to us means sauced after 90% or the grilling is done.

The ingredients?
All I am authorized to release is that said ingredients are located on the two spice racks in the picture
While I am (was ) IO trained and dealt with TS SCI and below, reviewed data and documents for release to partnered Armys, non US but assigned officers with NATO clearance, information classified NOFORN but said officer has no US TS or TS SCI clearance...
I do not have the appropriate authority level to release the ingredient list for this rub.

Response by Capt Dwayne Conyers made Sep 10 at 2017 2:24 PM

Capt Dwayne Conyers — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 14:24:01 -0400

Stubbs is a great rub. But I tend to make my own. I also marinate pork ribs in Burgundy. Try it.

Response by SGT Aaron Atwood made Sep 10 at 2017 10:05 PM

SGT Aaron Atwood — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 22:05:01 -0400

Experiment and figure out what you like the best. Best danged BBQ meat I had was at the Jack Daniels tent at the Houston Rodeo last year and all they used was some salt and pepper.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Sep 11 at 2017 2:34 AM

CAPT Kevin B. — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 02:34:10 -0400

The rubs mentioned all have their flavor profile. Favorite is a fickle thing. It changes depending on the day and mood. I like Kansas City Sweet style so that means I'm mixing up paprika, brown sugar, cumin, some chili pepper, a scosh cayenne, fennel, 5-way pepper, garlic powder, rosemary, thyme, sage, and a touch of coriander. I've tried the Cabelas stuff and they're all good, except the brisket rub which differs from what I'm used to for a Texas BBQ. Use their steak rub (not a lot because it's salty) on a tri tip before doing over a wood fire. Their chicken rub is good too. Everything is better done over wood flame or smoke. BTW Cabelas has the large jars of rub on sale for $11 at the moment. Time to graduate from those puny bottles in the picture. I don't make sauces because I just like the flavor infused meat. Secret: marinate the ribs in Coke overnight. It's a "brine" which helps the smoke flavor infusion and is also a tenderizer. The ribs "whiten", but that just means the marinade worked. Consider using the 3-2-1 method which I do. Most people burn the crap out of ribs doing them on the BBQ. Low and slow on the first part, foil wrapped in the oven at 300 for the second part, and then an hour on the BBQ a bit hotter to crisp up the edges a bit.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2017 8:57 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 08:57:07 -0400

Wait a sec...you want my rib recipe? While you're at it do you want my bank account numbers, SSN, and the location of my hidden house key?

Response by SPC Stanley Robinson made Sep 11 at 2017 9:07 AM

SPC Stanley Robinson — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 09:07:50 -0400

I honestly may share my family rub secret seasoning...winner of numerous Texas barbeque competitions. But I said MAY...have to think about it. Since I am going into retirement from these competitions, I might share.

Response by GySgt Melissa Gravila made Sep 14 at 2017 8:03 AM

GySgt Melissa Gravila — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 08:03:03 -0400

Let me put it to you like this... I will give you my first born, my roadrunner, and the deed to my home BEFORE I give you my dry rub recipe!
S/F

Response by MSgt Richard Randall made Sep 14 at 2017 9:03 AM

MSgt Richard Randall — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 09:03:57 -0400

I could tell ya, but then I'd have to kill ya...