I'll preface this with I am not a paid reviewer, and this is merely done out of passion for some good BBQ! Now onto the Review!:
Thanks to the good folk down in Texas of Sucklebusters I have received two of their rubs to review! The other will need to wait, it was intended for beef, but I am going to get right down into their Hog Waller Honey!
Part 1; I did all of this before a smoking session. I will add a part two of impressions of how it is on the meat etc when it is a finished pulled pork.
Appearance: This isn't cheap mass produced finely ground spices. You can visibly see grains of sugar and peppers. It doesn't look like it has an fake sheen or orange glow to it like low quality rubs can have. This is clearly a large grind and this lends it a delightful appearance.
Smell: Predominately of the peppers, both chipotle and cayenne. A sweet finish when you stop smelling. It reminds me of visiting small specialty shop on a day they'd grind their own seasoning blends. Fresh, but not overpowering.
Taste: Immediately it warms the mouth with the peppers, and I didn't find it to salty. I could probably actually sprinkle a bit of this on veggies as a table blend. The heat is mild but lingering, but balanced by the wonderful sugar and honey. It actually dissolved readily away on the tongue.
Bonus note: This is all natural, no MSG at all.
Bonus Content: I had my father do the same form as I did. The man is an engineer. He doesn't understand reviewing food as food..
**The Dad Edition Review**
Appearance: Orange/tan grains with large flakes appealing to the eye.
Smell: Fragrance of chipotle, cayenne pepper.
Taste: Sweet and salty, with chipotle and pepper.
At any rate I will be preparing the butt with this for an overnight and will do the second part tomorrow evening when we actually eat some! But enjoy the pictures I have included! I am working on a superior camera!
And a big shout out to the guys at Sucklebusters! The chance to review your product is much appreciated!
** Stay Tuned for the post cooking part below this line! **
The Finished Results:
The rub is identifiable in the bark, both sweet and salty, but not overpoweringly of either. Stealing the pieces of bark reveals a nice warming feel in the mouth that leaves you wanting more. Having them interspread through out the finished product is even better!
What impressed me is the rub when I look closely at the bark didn't just melt away. Again, the large grind size makes a difference in providing distinctive flavour as you chew.
Wonderful rub if you want a bit of heat, but not enough for picky eaters to turn away. Once you pull the butt and mix it together, you get these random hits of the heat, and they disappear..leaving you eating more hoping for another surprise!
Thanks to the good folk down in Texas of Sucklebusters I have received two of their rubs to review! The other will need to wait, it was intended for beef, but I am going to get right down into their Hog Waller Honey!
Part 1; I did all of this before a smoking session. I will add a part two of impressions of how it is on the meat etc when it is a finished pulled pork.
Appearance: This isn't cheap mass produced finely ground spices. You can visibly see grains of sugar and peppers. It doesn't look like it has an fake sheen or orange glow to it like low quality rubs can have. This is clearly a large grind and this lends it a delightful appearance.
Smell: Predominately of the peppers, both chipotle and cayenne. A sweet finish when you stop smelling. It reminds me of visiting small specialty shop on a day they'd grind their own seasoning blends. Fresh, but not overpowering.
Taste: Immediately it warms the mouth with the peppers, and I didn't find it to salty. I could probably actually sprinkle a bit of this on veggies as a table blend. The heat is mild but lingering, but balanced by the wonderful sugar and honey. It actually dissolved readily away on the tongue.
Bonus note: This is all natural, no MSG at all.
Bonus Content: I had my father do the same form as I did. The man is an engineer. He doesn't understand reviewing food as food..
**The Dad Edition Review**
Appearance: Orange/tan grains with large flakes appealing to the eye.
Smell: Fragrance of chipotle, cayenne pepper.
Taste: Sweet and salty, with chipotle and pepper.
At any rate I will be preparing the butt with this for an overnight and will do the second part tomorrow evening when we actually eat some! But enjoy the pictures I have included! I am working on a superior camera!
And a big shout out to the guys at Sucklebusters! The chance to review your product is much appreciated!
** Stay Tuned for the post cooking part below this line! **
The Finished Results:
The rub is identifiable in the bark, both sweet and salty, but not overpoweringly of either. Stealing the pieces of bark reveals a nice warming feel in the mouth that leaves you wanting more. Having them interspread through out the finished product is even better!
What impressed me is the rub when I look closely at the bark didn't just melt away. Again, the large grind size makes a difference in providing distinctive flavour as you chew.
Wonderful rub if you want a bit of heat, but not enough for picky eaters to turn away. Once you pull the butt and mix it together, you get these random hits of the heat, and they disappear..leaving you eating more hoping for another surprise!
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