Somethin' For Autumn – Warm Apple Bourbon BBQ Rub

Somethin’ For Autumn is a warm apple bourbon spice blend built for fall cooking and cool-weather grilling. It hits sweet first, thanks to brown sugar and molasses, then brings in that unmistakable apple aroma that reads like fresh cider on the first shake. As it sits on hot food, the flavor opens up into bourbon-caramel warmth, baking-spice depth, and a gentle smoky finish from chipotle.

This is not a novelty cinnamon rub and it’s not a dessert dusting. It’s a real barbecue rub and seasoning blend that works on meat, vegetables, and anything that benefits from sweet heat and smoke.

Use it when you want your pork chops, ribs, chicken thighs, or roasted sweet potatoes to taste like fall without tasting like a candle. It’s especially strong on pork and poultry, and it plays well with smoke from the grill or smoker. If you’re cooking indoors, it still performs. The sugar helps browning, the spice mix stays balanced, and you get a finish that tastes layered instead of “sweet plus heat.”

This one’s for people who like sweet-forward barbecue flavor with control. You can keep it subtle for weeknight chicken, or push it heavier for ribs and pulled pork. It also shines on plant-based cooking. Think roasted squash, carrots, Brussels sprouts, tofu, and even buttered popcorn if you want a weirdly good snack situation. Since it’s a Limited Edition run, it’s the kind of seasonal rub you stock while it’s here, then miss when it’s gone.

How to use it: For barbecue and grilling, start with about 1/2–1 tsp per pound, then rest 15–30 minutes before cooking so the rub can hydrate and grab. For roasting vegetables, use 1/4–1/2 tsp per pound with a little oil, then roast hot until browned. For finishing, dust lightly right after cooking and rest 2 minutes to let the aromatics bloom. Best paired with Somethin’ For Rubbin’ or Somethin’ Somethin’ Sauce.