This weekend I am doing a smoked pork butt, this is good for the delicious food that is a pulled pork sandwich, Lisa and I have been working on this for the last 4 years, and yes it does take that long to make perfection. I am not sure if we are there yet, but we have combined our skills to come up with the adventure this weekend. We have a small smoker in our backyard and the right ideas. Last weekend was marinating, this weekend will be rubs. A rub is a mixture a spices designed to flavor the meat, this is a dry way of marinating.
Depending on the size of meat follow these instructions, this is the basics:
1 part salt, pepper, garlic, oregano, onion powder
For a Pork butt or other BBQ flavors add:
2 parts chili powder
1 part cumin, and smoked paprika
Dash of cayenne peeper
Dash of ground mustard (optional)
Dry rubs, are not a specific science. This is your opportunity to get to know the spices around you
add the flavors you like, thyme is a good substitute for oregano, as well as basil. Crushed red pepper is a great addition to both rubs. Be creative, taste the herbs and spices and find your flavor profile. Each meat is more receptive to different spices.
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