From the Pantry: Black Dog Smokehouse Rub
Did you know you can purchase the rub that the smoke masters at the Black Dog in Urbana use to make their tasty barbecue, and thereby replicate that 'cue in your own backyard? It's true. Just ask your waitperson or the bartender for it next time you're at the BD, fork over six bucks (a decent price for the large, 5.7-ounce jar), and you'll be the proud owner of their secret seasoning blend.
Well, it's not totally secret. According to the ingredient list, there's the aforementioned sugar in there, and in the spice department, there's paprika, sea salt, onion salt, celery salt, cayenne pepper, chili powder, chipotle powder, lemon pepper . . . and "spices." That's the secret part. You didn't think they were going to tell you every single thing that goes into their rub, did you??
In any case, I recommend getting some BD seasoning mix now that grilling/smoking season is nearly upon us. Keith and I rubbed some rub on back ribs recently, and we didn't even do them on the grill, as it was kind of chilly outside. We let the rub sit on the ribs for some hours, then we roasted those babies in the oven at 275 °F for a little over an hour and a half, and they were maybe the best ribs we've ever made. The flavor was great, and the sugar in the rub resulted in some caramelization, plus the meat was extremely tender.
You can use the BD rub on pork, beef, chicken, fish—heck, massage it into your tennis shoes and grill those, I bet they'd turn out finger-lickin' good. I look forward to using this stuff all season long. Thanks to the Black Dog for sharing. Now, if I could just replicate their Texas-sized, wood-fired smoker...
That's it from the pantry for now. See you soon with another must-have item from around C-U for your cupboard or fridge.
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6 Comments:
Doug makes a really great rub for BBQ that he's beginning to market. I should send you some for a comparison taste test.
I'm definitely going to have to pick some of this up next time we go, but the real question is, when are they going to start selling sauce??? Sometimes I really need my hot Georgia peach fix at home, ha ha.
Jennifer: Do it!
Tyler: I hear you. They might sell you a jar full if you asked. :)
I live in St. Louis now and always get bbq to take back (although there are now several new BBQ places in the Lou that I like ALMOST as well), and they are always very generous with giving me lots of sauce, no extra charge.
This is exciting! Going to have to pick some up.
Ahhh! I wish that I would have known this when I was back home visiting a few months ago. My husband is pretty critical of most bbq joints, but said that Black Dog was some of the best he has had anywhere (and he has lived all over the country).
I might have to call them and beg them to FedEx some to California for me!
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