Obie-cues.... MSG!!

Personally, I look at each rub's makeup and see what the percentage of MSG is in it. If it does make into one of the primary ingredients, I don't see a problem as it will be a very low percentage of the total rub.

I know this does not answer your question, but I happen to like OBQ for what it is.

And no, I don't know of any rub without MSG that replicates OBQ.

Hi RibHead,

http://www.obiecue.com/

SWEET 'N' HEAT
"1998 Best Hot Rub"
Blend rich brown sugar and classic spices, just enough salt, and a bump of heat for breathtaking BBQ! Make your ribs and chops or succulent chicken into neighborhood legends with this wonderful LOW SODIUM (75mg) and NO MSG rub.

Salt: 75mg
Carbs: 1
Sugar: Yes (H)
MSG: No
Heat: 2

I have used this and it's tasty.

thanks for the replies. I just try to stay away since I eat the stuff(OBQ) alot. Its funny, i am kind of sad but I will start tring other rubs.

Bembring, is the sweet and heat really hot. I like a little kick but I don't want my tounge on fire. Mack

Hi RibHead,

I like it not to hot.
It has a good taste.

Sweet n heat is not too hot. A great rub.

Y'all can make your own rubs alot cheaper and the experimentation might teach you a thang or 2!

Without getting into the minimal health considerations of a naturally occurring substance,many seasoning producers are being politically/marketing correct and leaving it out.

Now ,the cooks are forced to buy it and add back into the seasonings.

Not wanting to start an argument ,if one of the rare folks that have a reaction to it are joining us.

Apparently,those folks do have an unpleasant experience,if it can be isolated as that is the true cause.

I believe Cookshack's new brisket rub may be msg free?

I'm with Tom on this issue. Unless you have identified a specific reaction to it like stomach upset or headache, I would not worry about MSG. The concerns that were raised 10-15 years ago have been disproven.

IMO, MSG is a wonderful flavor enhancer without imparting its own taste. So Ribhead, don't worry about it and continue to use your favorite rub.

If you are having guests over and know someone has a problem with MSG then use an alternate at that time.

And yes Sweet N' Heat is used alot,and I've never met anyone that thought it had more than a little back heat ,to balance the sweet.

As a disclaimer,I've been cooking with msg for about 50 years,and a friend of mine claimed he got an allergic/itch/sneezing reaction to it at a greasy spoon meat & threes in east Ky,back in the 90's.

Guess there must be something to the legend?

There are plenty of good rub/sauce recipes out there you can make yourself and control the ingredients.

Good luck.