I’ve said it over and over again — the people in the BBQ world rock!  They have big hearts, great personalities, and often great products!  One I want to talk about today is from a friend of mine I met at a competition in Kings Mountain, NC last year (or maybe 2 years ago… time [...]

Today’s rub review comes to us from downtown Shillington, PA.  Let’s check out Black Bart’s Brisket Rub from Tasty Licks BBQ Company. The Story Tasty Licks BBQ is the brainchild of entrepreneur Fred Bernardo, also known as The SmokinGuitarPlayer.  An avid guitarist, he got his start in the business world in 1972 by opening up [...]

Today’s review is of a product whose brand I have been seeing more and more in the marketplace lately.  Let’s check out Char Crust® Amazin’ Cajun Dry-Rub Seasoning.  A big thank you to the folks at Char Crust® for sending this to me for review! About This line of seasonings got its start in a [...]

Today’s BBQ rub review comes to us from Southern California.  I’ve had the opportunity to play around with this rub for a while and was pleased with it.  This is Gary’s Seasoning “Sweet for Mama” Rub. The Story The story begins in 1971 as Gary started working in the restaurant business.  He worked his way [...]

It’s been a while…  but I’m back!  Hope everyone is enjoying the sights, sounds, and smells of the holiday season.  Down here in North Carolina, it’s been unseasonably warm so far this winter.  It’s been absolutely perfect for firing up the grill and the smoker.  And when the smoker is fired up, you better believe [...]

It’s good to be back!  After nearly a month on the road due to work, I’ve got a great rub review for you.  And the best part about it (at least for me): I didn’t have to cook it!  From Oroville, CA, let’s check out Wagon Wheel Market Santa Maria Style Seasoning. The Story For [...]

Today’s rub review comes to us from the heartland of America.  From Wichita, KS… let’s check out JP Custom Blend BBQ Rub.  (Image below courtesy of JP Custom Smoke website) The Story JP Custom Smoke is a competition BBQ team out of Wichita, KS and is headed by John Patty.  He has been on the [...]

Today’s review comes to us from approximately 10 miles southeast of York, PA.  Every once in a while, I get to review a product that makes me go, “Wow, this can go big!”  This rub definitely fits in that category.  Let’s check out SBQ Dry Rub. The Rub I know what you’re thinking… “That looks [...]

Today’s rub comes to us from Austin, TX courtesy of one of the most legendary names in BBQ.  Let’s check out Stubb’s Beef Spice Rub. The Story If you are familiar with BBQ or outdoor cooking in any sort of capacity, you know of Stubb’s.  If not, I suggest you visit their site and read [...]

I’ve been on a seafood kick lately (mostly thanks to my wife who picked up some more salmon filets for me to grill).  I’m not going to complain, because it gives me a chance to try out rubs that may be more geared towards seafood such as this one: Smoky Okie’s Seafood Splash. The Rub [...]