Are expensive BBQ Rubs a rip off? Homemade BBQ rubs that cost less & taste better REVEALED

YouTube almost had me convinced the key to good BBQ was to overpay for premium BBQ rubs.... BUT I found a way to make rubs that taste better and cost less money at home.

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Chapters
00:00 - Why I think overpriced BBQ rubs are a rip off
02:57 - Avoid these common seasoning mistakes
06:17 - Start doing these tips now (seasoning best practices)
09:57 - 3 homemade rub recipes that taste better & cost less

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[eynki]

So Ill add a note about the "Pepper Cannon". Ive owned it for about 2 years now. It is hands down the best pepper grinder you can buy. It is expensive but IMO worth it. Now I dont use mine for anything except pepper. You can grind a Cosco/Sams club sized container of 16 mesh pepper in about 3 minutes. I really produces.

[flyingswineseasonings]

As a rub and sauce maker, I have to put in my 2 cents. I am a fan, first and foremost, of barbecue in many forms and styles. I don't ever claim ours to be the only great flavors or products for barbecue. Flavor is perception in each person's own tastebuds. To say we are a scam because we offer something a lot of people love, is akin to me comparing this video to being a ripoff because it's not my preferred style of video (even if 1.5k people like it). We tell anyone we speak with that our rubs are here for one main reason. To do for others what they may not know or care to learn how to do for a myriad of reasons. Usually, people don't have the time to perfect their desired flavor profile or they don't have a desire to do this on their own. We fill that void. That's the same as someone not repairing their own car or remodeling their home. I don't call mechanics or carpenters scammers because I CAN do it on my own. I just simply prefer and defer to experts for certain things. I know the reasons behind your title, edits and premise but I also know what we do and why it's a shame you have to call us a scammer for offering something people can buy on Amazon or our website. I like your information but your opinion is flawed as you obviously know. I can assure you that what I say is truthful, honest and without absolute statements that are impossible to make when discussing opinions of flavor. Good luck and congrats on 100k subscribers. If you'd like to try our stuff out for free and at no obligation, just let me know. We'll gladly go head to head with anyone on who's is best. Oh and by the way, buying or growing some of those ingredients usually ends up being just as or more expensive than an entire container of rub or sauce. Food for thought.

[audreyssingingadventures]

I love the content from Meat Church & How to BBQ Right. Happy to support both of these businesses by purchasing their rubs.

[dirtyzdeedz]

I see no reason to be wasting my time on something that costs 8 bucks. The company’s, like meat church, are doing all the research and putting out a good product. I’ll happily support them and their efforts.

[Amocoru]

These rubs are about quality of life. I spend so much less time making my own spice blends now and these still taste better than the ones I made myself. That and I get to support the people that helped me on my BBQ journey. I'll keep buying, thanks.

[benrothssmith]

The reality is that most bbq guys selling their own rub actually make their own which is why they launched their rubs to the masses. It’s like enjoying ground coffee but deciding to roast your own, of course the flavor is better but time is worth something, thanks for the video James

[donpldp]

I love your backyard I pray God bless me with one like yours before I leave this earth. Congrats and thanks for this video I love cooking even though I can't eat it love the joy I give others you know.

[lovemytide]

I do both. I have ALS so I have a different set of circumstances than most… Sometimes I don’t feel like mixing a batch and I will grab a Goldees, Killer Hogs or Kosmo Q. Pre mixed has its place in my house . If I have a Wagyu slab of beef back ribs or a brisket then I will take the time to mix my own. I like my pork rub better than most store bought I can find.

[blueenglishstaffybreeder]

I’ve been on this for a few years now and am so with you on it, about 3 years ago we had a spice shop open up nearby and I couldn’t believe how inexpensive they are in bulk, for instance a 3kg kosher salt bucket $30, 1kg of 16 mesh black pepper, $10, and so on, I bought 1kg packs of everything and the amount of beautiful rubs I make that don’t have sugar as am diabetic is incredible, thanks for this vid too

[davelindey]

Excellent James! Been waiting for something like this for a long while. It's so easy to get swooned by advertising when it comes to the store bought ready made rubs. A lot packed into this video which will be revisited often. Thanks

[matthewrs]

Thank you for shedding light on this issue and sharing recipes.

2 personal tips I have for using herbs and spices are:

1) Use Mason jars for storage. A case of a dozen jars works out to $1 a jar and they provide a proper air tight seal. You can go from small 125ml jars, all the way up to quart size.

2) Get a Vitamix (essential for any kitchen, really) with the dry container. You can effortlessly go from whole spice to powder in 30 seconds. No more 5 minute microplane sessions with cinnamon sticks.

[PoeLemic]

Yes, do show us / teach us more in a future video ... 6:38 ... I would like to learn all that you can teach, because it is TOO EXPENSIVE to eat BBQ anywhere now. Even show us sides too.
Okay, just to let you know, I went and bought that Pepper Cannon, because (if you think it's a good deal) then I know it is. Because you are honest, helpful, and very knowledgeable.

[richiebag]

Great video. Well put together.
A friend of mine always comments on my BBQ because I use store bought rubs and don’t make them my own. The way I see it is these people have perfected the ratios and have done the experiments to achieve that profile I’m looking for. I do use some as a base and add off of them or mix and match them to achieve an overall flavor.

[Mad_smoke_bbq]

Yeah I use LC BBQ, LoveByrds, & Killer Hogs & I guarantee those blends are better than just a flat out home blend. Plus I’m not trying to keep 15lbs of salt, pepper, garlic, msg in my cabinets. It depends what, who, & how many people you cook for.

[fnn]

Great video as usual! You mentioned that there were recipes for the rubs in the description, would you post them when you can? Thanks

[ourlifeinwyoming]

Our incentive to make our own rub was not only cost but also availability. We've relied on some blends for our consistent cooks then one day they're no longer available. Thus, for our ribs for example, we developed a rub that we like and we'll never run out.

[Keith]

I agreed with you James on the rubs. Twelve years ago when I got my GE I would buy store rubs thinking it would make perfect taste. I soon learned to make my own rubs and make them to my taste. I have both Pepper cannon and Salt cannon and will try gridding other spices now. Great Tip!

[fiftyf]

I have a sodium restriction, so I've been making my own rubs for awhile. Controlling salt is why I got into BBQ in the first place. I'll admit I've tried to read the understanding spices books, but I normally go to sleep. I'll stick with you on this one because you can dumb it down for me. 😆 Thanks James.

[pierrevautard]

Bonjour James ! Here in France, it's complicated to find the rubs you use... So we manage by making them ourselves from recipes found on the web. I use SOPASCO a lot, for Salt Oregano Paprika, (Ail) Garlic, Sugar, Cumin, Onion and C4P2 for crushed peppercorns, coriander seeds, powdered mustard (or turmeric), brown sugar, salt, paprika and cumin! Of course, there are others!!! Each recipe being dosed to the nearest gram. There are dozens of them that we make according to the taste of the day and the meat that we are going to cook !!!

[rongarcia]

I fall somewhere in the middle. I enjoy making my own rubs, but I also have a few favorite pre-made rubs. I think there's a place for both in my kitchen. I really enjoyed this video, and I'll be checking out that pepper cannon!