I now use the rub listed below. It's a decent rub that we like, just not sure where to go with it to tone it down.
- 1/3 cup paprika If this is the Hot style it will say so on the label...If it just says, "Paprika" it is sweet and not a heat source.
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons black pepper Heat, go to 1-2 tsp.
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 2 teaspoons cayenne Heat, no flavor, leave it out.
- 1 teaspoon white pepper Heat, minimal flavor with this much, leave it out.
- 1 tablespoon garlic power
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
I have cut down the peppers by 3/4 of the original, and even tried upping the brown sugar. Is part of the spice the paprika I'm using maybe? I've never used it much until I started smoking meats so I'm not as familiar with it as I should be.