Wanted to experiment with different rubs on a rack of babybacks. Was intrigued with a previous post containing a youtube link where 3 suckle.... rubs were used, enough so that I picked up all 3 up for the test. Not certain how everyone goes about determining the viability of a new rub but for me it's the initial smell and wet finger test. Whew, 1st was so pepper forward it drew an immediate heavy cough. That was enough to determine it's a no go as the wife is very sensitive to pepper and this was way too much, even for me. 2nd one had an odd smell that triggered something in the back of my mind, and then it came to me, tabasco sauce! Taste confirmed it. I do like some heat but tabasco is not the way I would go about it. Lastly the 3rd jar. Obviously very salt forward both visually and taste wise. So rather than potentially ruining a very good looking rack I went back to those which have always provided good eats. Trimmed up the rack a bit, applied a quick spray of canola oil, laid down to proven 2 rubs and let 'em sit to melt in for 30 minutes or so while the smoker got up to temp. Put them on at 245º and kept them spritzed until pulled 5 hours later. Her half gets a store bought hickory sauce (her choice) and mine gets a light glazing of home made Rum Sweet Heat. Dinner was excellent, perfectly smoked to a clean bite. So much for the experiment that didn't happen. 3 jars examined and now in the trash but in the end, an enjoyable meal.
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