5 Spice vs. BBBR?

[mstruth]

I’ve enjoyed the Beef Short Ribs, Texas Style (plate ribs) several times, but want to change it up a bit. Has anyone substituted the Chinese 5 Spice Powder Rub for the Big Bad Beef Rub?

[Attjack]

I love 5 spice and I use it in my own rubs. I haven't used it on its own as a rub though. It sounds like an interesting idea. Maybe you should give it a shot and let us know ho it tastes? BBR contains white sugar to help facilitate crust formation so you might miss that with 5 spice alone.

[mstruth]

Nice "catch" on the sugar!

[Attjack]

Here's a rub recipe of mine.

Attjack Asian Rub #2

• 1/2 cup Chinese Five Spice
• 3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons ground ginger powder
• 1/4 cup garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 tablespoons lemongrass powder
• 2 teaspoons cayenne
• 2 Tablespoons red pepper flakes

[Attjack]

Of course, mountainsmoker. Let me know what you think of it.

[mountainsmoker]

Thank you I have two empty jars of rub that need filling so will make a jar of yours as I make them.

[Craigar]

Well I'll be darned. My wife was going through the pantry the other day and asked me what I had in mind with the 1 lbs baggie of 5 spice powder I picked up at a market last fall. This recipe will help clean out the pantry.

[fzxdoc]

For some reason I thought Five Spice had to be used sparingly as a seasoning because its flavors are so strong.

I'm eager to try your rub recipe on pork, Attjack . Thanks!

Kathryn

[ofelles]

Thanks Attjack. Will try that rub. Nice way to give some meat an Asian flare. What have you used it on?

[Attjack]

I like using it on pork ribs and pork shoulder.