Reply to "Do you buy your rub or make your own?"

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Getting started making your own rubs can be very simple. I was grilling a ton before I started smoking. I was almost always using the same 4 spices to marinate no matter what it was. I vary the wet components to change the flavor profile. Citrus juices for fish, lime and hot sauce for chicken, soy sauce for pork and warcestershire for beef.

I take a similar approach for my rubs. I bought a spice grinder and make about a cup of rub using the same 4 ingredients plus the basics like salt, pepper, paprika, etc. Divide into 3. I add dried habanero to one and sugar to one. I have 3 rubs based on my favorite spices. Easy

You always have sauces and mops to add other flavors.

As far as smoking goes, I agree with Tom. Focus on the meat. I'm not going to worry too much about rubs until I feel I have a good handle on cooking with a smoker. I still have yet to even try anything besides hickory!

There are no rules. Do what ya think tastes good!

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