Rib rub ideas

[bhawkins]

I know this is kind of short notice, however I am looking for a rib rub that I can use by itself. No BBQ sauce on these. What I will do is run a few lemons and oranges through my food processor slicer blade. I will then place an alternating layer of orange and lemon slices in the bottom of pyrex dishes and lay down a rubbed slab on top with more lemon and orange slices on top of that, and so on until all are covered good. So what I would like is something not too sweet, or too hot, and goes good with citrus. I used the search bar and found the "mild bubba q rub" and this one

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/a/rib-rub-recipeshttp://www.smokingmeatforums.com/a/rib-rub-recipes

Just wondering how well this will go with citrus. I can always cut back on the heat and sugar if I feel the need to.

 

[cliffcarter]

I know this is kind of short notice, however I am looking for a rib rub that I can use by itself. No BBQ sauce on these. What I will do is run a few lemons and oranges through my food processor slicer blade. I will then place an alternating layer of orange and lemon slices in the bottom of pyrex dishes and lay down a rubbed slab on top with more lemon and orange slices on top of that, and so on until all are covered good. So what I would like is something not too sweet, or too hot, and goes good with citrus. I used the search bar and found the "mild bubba q rub" and this one

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/a/rib-rub-recipeshttp://www.smokingmeatforums.com/a/rib-rub-recipes

Just wondering how well this will go with citrus. I can always cut back on the heat and sugar if I feel the need to.

I probably should answer because the rubs in the link are mine.

If you are using a lot of citrus I would not use any of the rubs that I posted in the article. Instead I would take 1/2 cup of turbinado sugar and mix in 2 tablespoons of orange zest, freshly grated, then add 1 tablespoon of 5 Spice powder and mix well. Use this for your rub.

Mix 4 oz of honey, some of the juice from the citrus that was cooked with the ribs and Hoisin sauce to taste for a glaze at the end.

 

[oldschoolbbq]

I totally agree with Cliff. And be sure it's Turbinato... Brown and White will foul the Ribs. Don't over do it, as he said , and you'll have a great Rib meal.

If youhave no 5 Spice, Ground Clove (litely) will replace it , and if no Hoisin Sauce , Just Soy will do a decent job. Reduce it to sauce like consistency (slowly).

Have fun and as always . . .

 

[bhawkins]

OOOOOPS! I found the 5 spice. Forgot to add sugar and orange zest.Sprinkled it straight onto the ribs. Oh well! There on the grill now, we'll see how they turn out. I will try to get it right next time. Thanks for the tips am going to evernote them right now so I don't forget them.