Rub Advice

[RCBooBoo]

Hey guys. I am a big supporter of this site and am happy to be a pitmaster member. I mostly read, test and eat. I haven't ever posted in The Pit, but I was hoping for some suggestions and/or advice on a rub.

I have been wanting to put together a Habanero-Lime Rub or even an Ancho Chili Powder-Lime Rub. I am having a little difficulty in determining what would compliment the spices.

I would primarily use this on chicken (especially smoked wings) and possibly ribs for a change of pace.

Any thoughts or advice is much appreciated.

[Baker Dan]

Maybe try some of the spices you would find in a Jerk rub

[Ernest]

Habanero - lime rub could use some nutmeg/mace, fresh ground allspice or Star anise and dried thyme.

Ancho Chili Powder - lime add a touch of cumin and coriander.

Try adding one or two spices at a time and test. Try to get the seeds and toast and grind them yourself.

[DWCowles]

Welcome RCBooBoo

[jrobertson50]

I would start with a basic rub recipe. Something consisting of Pepper, salt, brown surgar, cayenne. and cumin. I almost always start with that. Then add your main flavor profile to that. either the ancho or the Habanero in place of Cayenne. I would also use lime as the spritz. depending on what your cooking. Say ribs, i would spray a lime / water mixtrue onto the ribs now and then while cooking. Or i would inject it in a pork butt.