New guy with a question

[bossbrew]

Hi all,
Been a member for awhile, and have a question about Jeff's Texas Rub. The pictures of his commercial Texas Rub are fairly coarse and tan. My 1st batch (purchased recipe) is off-white and powdery with black specks. Is it the type of onion/garlic powder I used? It tastes good though...

 

[JC in GB]

Sounds about what it looked like when I made it. Jeff's Texas rub quickly became one of my all time favorites. I use it in all kinds of cooking....

 

[bossbrew]

Thanks JC. But why does Jeff's packaged Texas Rub look so different

 

[TomKnollRFV]

Could be anti caking elements in his for starters. <Not sure if his has any>

But he also likely uses a coarse grind and granulated garlic vs actual powder.

Just some theories. You never know what variable can lead to what unless Jeff tells us I suppose! I switched to granulated garlic and 'resturaunt' grind pepper. It's much coarser, and I like it far more.

 

[bossbrew]

Could be anti caking elements in his for starters. <Not sure if his has any>

But he also likely uses a coarse grind and granulated garlic vs actual powder.

Just some theories. You never know what variable can lead to what unless Jeff tells us I suppose! I switched to granulated garlic and 'resturaunt' grind pepper. It's much coarser, and I like it far more.

I wondered if that was it! Did you increase the quantity of garlic and onion granules compared to powder?

 

[TomKnollRFV]

I wondered if that was it! Did you increase the quantity of garlic and onion granules compared to powder?

When I use granulated I use the same amounts as I would powder. It does in general have a stronger flavour though. <That might be where I get mine being fresher ingredients, I do not know.>

I haven't gotten Jeff's book yet to try his recipes, but I find spending a buck or two extra on higher quality stuff is well worth it. I've price checked the generic brands we normally got vs the brand I started now and it was really a matter of a few dollars.

 

[JC in GB]

I wondered if that was it! Did you increase the quantity of garlic and onion granules compared to powder?

When i make the rub, I use granulated garlic and onion and use stated amounts from the recipe.

 

[bossbrew]

Thanks Tom, I agree on using quality ingredients. I think I'll try the granules next time.
Dave

 

[bossbrew]

Thanks JC.