Closed-Sauce and Rub exchange!

Vicki,

For ME? I'd love to see local flavors that might adjust to BBQ. With the Italian influence for example that would help with sliced/pulled beef.

Example is from somewhere in the NE (Pennsylvania, upper NY,NJ, etc) there are kabobs called Spedie's but those could be adapted to BBQ easily enough.

I think most people want to try stuff they haven't tried, but I think whatever people want to send me, I can't wait to try.

Smokin, never heard of spiedies until you mentioned it. I googled it quickly and what came up was spiedie and ballooning festival in Binghamton, ny. I guess they are so popular up there, that they have a whole festival around it.

Anyway, I know you were just using that as an example of something regional, but I did learn somthing new today What I am getting at is, would you and others be interested in getting things that would accompany a BBQ sauced/smoked dish. Things like special steak sauces, mustards, etc.??? That is kinda the feeling I was getting from your post.

I would love to try anything BBQ related.

All right now. I think I've got my package figured out. It's packed (waiting for one rub delivery), but may change so don't hold me to this:

Kinder's Hot BBQ Sauce...regional sauce. I've tried the regular, which is good, but haven't tried the hot. Would like feedback.

Kinder's Roasted Garlic BBQ Sauce...regional sauce. Mmmmm.

Rib Tickler Rub...well known, but noone will complain. Guess all can figure what it's good for.

Santa Maria Rub...homemade internet recipe. Good on all beef roasts. Developed on central coast California for Tri Tip. Tom got me started on this.
Smoke with Oak.

Greek Rub...homemade recipe. Good on chicken and steaks. Olive oil, then rub.

Smoked Garlic Almonds...needed a package filler

Gentelman Jack Sour Mash Whiskey...would have included it, but no room.

Hey. Just trying to build interest and get people exited. I had fun putting this together, and looking forward to my surprise.

Damn Pags, you are going to make it really hard for me to assign you to anybody else but me. Oh it's good to be the moderator of this event. Haha!

Kidding aside, Mostly assignments are going to be non-regional as possible. Unfortunately the only 2 Californians won't be shipping to each-other.

Do you guys know that San Diego is considered one of the best micro-brew city's in the country? You can bet my "extra" will be beer related. Just peeking interest.

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Originally posted by Padrefan98:
Kidding aside, Mostly assignments are going to be non-regional as possible. Unfortunately the only 2 Californians won't be shipping to each-other.

So that must mean anyone living near Oklahoma can breath a sigh of relief.

I am going to include some homemade jellies and relish along with homemade sauce and rub along with the recipes. I agree that this is about BBQ and nothing else. Although homemade cookies are a good thought?

I think that's a safe assumption Jer.

Padrefan, can I request a seasoned vet send me their package??? Have pity on a girl...I want to know what they consider really good BBQ sauce

Don't forget to taking extra precaution when shipping your sauces, jellies, cookies etc. I don't want any box fatalities. Keep in mind those viral videos of Fed Ex and UPS throwing the boxes over the fences of thier customers.

Gosh Padrefan. Won't shipping a case of microbrew along with the rubs and sauces be expensive?

Hey Vicki, keeping it completly fair to everyone...I am going to try to stick to the non regional aspect first. Making sure that someone doesn't get neighboring states will be the hardest. I really don't know who is a season vet or not. I think it's safe to assume your going to get to try something you most normally wouldn't get to unless you traveled. That's really all we can ask for right?

Yeah, Padre, you have the FUN and the PAIN of trying to match us up.

Come on, be truthful, I think some would be scared (maybe intimidated) to send me anything and others would love to. Don't be intimated.

I'm just a pussycat with this stuff, I love it all. No worries about sending anything to me, I'm actually looking forward to it

Pags, I have never shipped beer. That's illegal. However, I have shipped "cultured yeast experiments" "Olive oils" and "motor oil".

Oh. And most of us don't have the means to tap a keg. Just so you're aware.

but if someone brings some to the CS reunion...

Smokin, to be honest, you are the only one I have given any real thought too. I have someone in mind but that might change once I get the map out again and try to make this work. I know a few are up to the challenge. But now that everyone knows you are a "pussycat" that should really set everyone's mind at ease.

Had to try. The only stupid question is the one not asked.

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Originally posted by Pags:
Gosh Padrefan. Won't shipping a case of microbrew along with the rubs and sauces be expensive?

Nope not to Alabama

I wish I could go to the reunion. A keg would absolutly be in my vehicle for all to enjoy. This is a bad year for me, my family rebellion is a couple months later in Idaho. Yeah, Idaho. I think I have to take a week off just to get there and back.

Vicki, I don't think it's a stupid question at all. I think a few of us are privatly wishing for Pags box now!

Hey. The worst thing that can happen is a receiver telling me, "Your stuff sucks." (Publicly. ) Doesn't mean I cant' still enjoy my stuff. Life goes on.

I ain't scared Smokin. Little guys always try harder.

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Originally posted by SmokinOkie:
Yeah, Padre, you have the FUN and the PAIN of trying to match us up.

Come on, be truthful, I think some would be scared (maybe intimidated) to send me anything and others would love to. Don't be intimated.

I'm just a pussycat with this stuff, I love it all. No worries about sending anything to me, I'm actually looking forward to it

Well if there scared, say scared. I would love to hear what you think about the stuff I like, and I have the shirt size already. No flags.

Almost anything received can be modified to our liking. I think someone here mentioned something like that. Just looking forward to getting something in the mail.

SCARED!!!... that dang Smokin' will be shiggin' all my recipes...LOL! Heck, he'll want to start cooking some comps again...seen him trying to shig Dave's secrets! I'm sure he has something up his sleeve.

I aid Intimated. Actually got a PM to that point.

Nope I was trying to help sometime take good notes, no contest plans for me, I'm just goin' to hang out and drink beer, not work.

Don't ever call me a Shigger... them's fightin' words to us Comp Cooks.

Remember...your not a comp cook!

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Originally posted by SmokinOkie:
I aid Intimated. Actually got a PM to that point.

Nope I was trying to help sometime take good notes, no contest plans for me, I'm just goin' to hang out and drink beer, not work.

Don't ever call me a Shigger... them's fightin' words to us Comp Cooks.

For those of us less informed than others, what does that mean? Shigger?

A Shigger is someone that comes into your competition area and looks for free secrets (steals) any clues they can without asking.

That's why all my comp rubs are in containers you can't SHIG. People tried When I was really hot at chicken/ribs/PB I had quite a few people come around my trailer near turn in time to look and to taste. I'm not sayin' i salted any samples I gave... nope, not me.

But in a class where they're teaching for all attendees, that's not shiggin'

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Originally posted by SmokinOkie:
A Shigger is someone that comes into your competition area and looks for free secrets (steals) any clues they can without asking.

That's why all my comp rubs are in containers you can't SHIG. People tried When I was really hot at chicken/ribs/PB I had quite a few people come around my trailer near turn in time to look and to taste. I'm not sayin' i salted any samples I gave... nope, not me.

But in a class where they're teaching for all attendees, that's not shiggin'

Dang Shiggers! I don't want to be one of them, now the tasting part sounds OK.

Do people like SPICY rubs? I've got one in mind, but if most don't care for the heat, I'll send out a different one.

I like spicy! But I live in the southwest! I don't like heat, like ghost chili etc.

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Originally posted by Padrefan98:
I like spicy! But I live in the southwest! I don't like heat, like ghost chili etc.

Every time I log in< I see 5 new members names on the screen. To you new guys the Sauce and Rub exchange takes zero skill and is a great way to get involved early. The more you participate the more you will get out of your time in the forum. Having said this, jump in sign up and have fun while you learn from some very smart guys with tons of knowledge.

Have started assembling my box. I will include some items we like that may not be specificaly related to smoked meat just in case you have not heard about the products.

Will include a home made rub we like on pulled beef.

My mind is spinning with ideas

This is a great idea!

I realize that most everyone on this form are men. All you new guys out there come on and join in. I have only been a part of this forum and smoking for two months now and I have joined in on the fun.

YOU GUYS GONNA LET A GIRL SHOW U UP...COME ON

I just about have my package together. I was just at my favorite local shop and they are now carrying a product that I have been ordering out of Texas called Texas Rib Candy. I love this stuff so had to include it. Hoping I don't get someone in Texas now, if so that bottle will be dizzy from being shipped back and forth-- lol.

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Originally posted by Vicki B:

YOU GUYS GONNA LET A GIRL SHOW U UP...COME ON

I am sure everyone is more than welcome if you love BBQ and Cook Shack!!

I love reading that some of you have already started putting together the packages. I have been looking around town for my supplies. I haven't picked anything up yet but I know just about all the places I need to go.

Just a couple of reminders. Wednesday is the last day to submit your name and address. Thursday I will be applying my complex formula to all the addresses to come up with the best matches. On Friday you will receive a PM from me with your Secret Sauce and Rub recipient. You can take up to 10 days to mail your package out. Sit back, relax, smoke something and wait for yours to arrive. Then don't forget to report back to the forum about the goodies you received.