Jan's Dry Rub and then some

[smoker pete]

My hat's off to Jan, Mrs KyNola, and everyone else who designs and perfects a Rub, Cure, Brine, Marinade, Sauce, etc.  I wouldn't know the first place to start, let alone a pinch of this, a pinch of that - no, remove this and add that ...  Decided to try Jan's Dry Rub after KyNola suggested to use it on chicken.  http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?467-Jan-s-Dry-Rub

As I type this I have a whole chicken in the OBS with Jan's Dry Rub skewered on a vertical chicken roaster with 2 hours of hickory.  Will document in another post w/pics.

It took me ½ a day just to find all the spices needed and an hour to measure and mix everything.


As I said ... Here's to all those that provide us with Rubs, Cures, Brines, Marinades, Sauces, and so much more!!  Without them, it would be a little bland around here 

[pensrock]

Looks like you have lots of spices now. 

[hal4uk]

Pete...  You're gonna be just like me soon (minus the REAL insanity)...
If only I had a nickle for every time I had 500 spices out in "the lab", and heard my wife say, "What the... $&^ %^&%*&*&^% &^% are you doing now?"

[classicrockgriller]

Jan's Rub is mighty nice!

[KyNola]

Smoker Pete,
I hope you enjoy the rub on your chicken.

If you don't it's JAN'S fault!   If you like it, try it on a butt or ribs.  FLBR swears buy it on scrambled eggs and I think he mentioned once that he puts it on hamburgers but I may be mistaken.

Let me know your true reaction.  You won't hurt my feelings at all.  Criticism can be very helpful.

[smoker pete]

Just finished feasting on smoked chicken à la Jan's Dry Rub and DW and I were floored with the results!!  The combination of the rub and hickory was unbelievable !!!  But let me tell you what I really think   

The flavor that was produced is hard to describe other than it made you want to dive in for another bite and ignore the rest of the garnishment.  I believe that I'll have to try it on chicken another couple of dozen times just to make sure    I'll definitely use it on ribs and on my first butt which I need to do soon.  CRG hit it on the nail when he said that Jan's Rub is mighty nice!  Thanks for the suggestion to use it.

[JZ]

When using these rubs should the chicken be brined first?

[smoker pete]

I do not brine my chicken cause I've not found a need for it.  The smoke and a good Dry Rub like Jan's or other seasonings is all that I use.  Others will chime in soon about their experiences.

Welcome to the Forum JZ.  Nice to have you onboard.  Don't be afraid to ask ... We're all here to help!!

[JZ]

Thanks for the quick reply.

I learned a long time ago that I should not be afraid to ask questions. If I don't ask I won't learn.

That is what I love about these forums. There are always so many people willing to help others improve their skillls.