Somethin' For Rubbin' - Sweet & Savory Barbecue Rub
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Somethin’ For Rubbin’ Sweet & Savory Barbecue Rub
Somethin’ For Rubbin’ is a sweet and savory barbecue rub built for real BBQ pitmasters and weekend grillers. It starts with turbinado sugar for bark, then layers in smoked paprika, guajillo, and ancho chile, black pepper, garlic, cumin, and herbs for a finish that stays balanced instead of cloying. This BBQ seasoning is the one you grab when you want big flavor without babysitting a complicated blend.
Use it as a dry rub on ribs, pork shoulder, chicken thighs, wings, or brisket. It also works on shrimp, roasted vegetables, potatoes, and tofu when you want that barbecue profile without a heavy sauce.
How to use it: For most meats, start around 1 to 2 tablespoons per pound. Let it sit 20 to 30 minutes before cooking so it sweats into the surface. Smoke it, grill it, air-fry it, or roast it. If you’re saucing, this rub plays especially well under mustard-forward or classic sweet BBQ sauces like The Clevelander or Somethin’ Somethin’ Sauce.
Flavor Profile
Sweet and smoky up front, savory through the middle, with mild chile warmth and aromatic herbs on the finish. Built to build bark and ideal for low and slow.
Awards
- SauceKingNYC, Rub Awards: Best Line of Rubs
- Barbecue News Magazine, 2020 Rubs of Honor: 8th Place (Beef)
- International Flavor Awards 2020 Artisan Flave Awards: 2nd Place (Spice Rub)
- Barbecue News Magazine, 2019 Rubs of Honor: 10th Place (Chicken)
Ingredients
Turbinado Sugar, Sea Salt, Smoked Paprika, Chile Powder (Guajillo, Ancho), Black Pepper, Granulated Garlic, Cumin, Thyme, Sumac, Oregano
Suggested Pairings
Proteins - Ribs, pork shoulder, pork tenderloin, chicken thighs, wings, drumsticks, brisket, burgers, shrimp, salmon
Plant-based - Roasted cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, tofu, chickpeas
Sauce Pairings - Best paired with The Clevelander for a mustard-maple BBQ finish, or our Somethin’ Somethin’ Sauce for classic sweet BBQ.
Top Recipes Featuring Somethin’ For Rubbin’
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Additional Details
- All natural
- No MSG
- No Seed Oils
- No Fillers
- Single Salt
- No Corn Syrup
- Gluten-free
- Vegan-friendly
- Made in Kentucky
FAQ
- Is Somethin’ For Rubbin’ a sweet BBQ rub?
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- Yes. It’s sweet and smoky up front, with chile depth and a savory finish.
- Is it spicy?
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- It has mild heat. You’ll taste chile and smoke more than burn.
- How much rub should I use per pound?
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- Start with 1 to 2 tablespoons per pound. For ribs and pulled pork, go heavier.
- Can I use it on vegetables or tofu?
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- Yes. It’s excellent on roasted veggies and tofu when you want barbecue flavor without a heavy sauce.
- Is it gluten-free and vegan-friendly?
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- Yes. It’s all natural, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly.
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