Mixing spices

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holysmoker

Newbie
Original poster
Dec 26, 2006
6
10
Satanta, KS
I'm new to everything and was wondering if anyone new of any available resources or had any tips on how different spices compliment each other, particularly in rubs. For example, does sugar balance salt in rubs? If you like spicy sauce, what kind ingredients should a rub consist of to balance that, or visa versa?

Thanks
 

cajun_1

Master of the Pit
OTBS Member
Sep 16, 2006
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10
Idaho
Welcome holysmoker. I really do not have an answer to your question, but I'm sure someone will be here soon with some great information. Great question. Thanks for posting it.
 

up in smoke

Smoking Fanatic
OTBS Member
A few things, if you have brined something for several days, go easy on the salt in your smoking rub, hot & sweet works, salty & sweet works…the more pepper the better, always let your tastebuds do the walking
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pyre

Meat Mopper
OTBS Member
Apr 19, 2006
156
11
Moberly, MO
I've read that for rubs, a good starting formula is 2 parts sugar to 2 parts salt to 1 part spice. Of course there are dozens of kinds of salts and sugars and spices to choose from, so the possibilities are pretty endless.

The great thing about BBQ is you can just take a recipe that looks good and tweak it until you get it just how you want it. Trial and error is your friend. :)
 
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