Looking For A Pulled Pork Rub

[WeberWho]

Hey Brethren, I'm planning on smoking 7 pork shoulders this weekend and looking for a homemade rub. It seems like most commercial rubs have too much sugar and burns/hardens the bark. Any suggestions or recipes for a rub? Thanks!

 

[Fooball]

Aaron Franklin says:

salt, pepper, paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, dry mustard, and garlic powder.

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/smoked-pork-shoulder-dry-rub-recipe#what-is-pork-shoulder

 

[Steve S]

I've used the Meatheads Memphis Dust recipe quite a few times (using half the sugar) and been happy with it.

 

[sandro]

Two ways about it: simple SP rub and heavy sauce, or flavorful rub and mild-to-no sauce. As you're supposed to cook it to a mush many swear by just using 2:1 pepper/salt and douse the shredded meat in a tangy, vinegary, rich sauce. If you like the idea then there's your answer

Otherwise, as @Fooball said, Franklin's rub is nice and you can still use some 50/50 cider vinegar + BBQ sauce on top not to go too overboard

 

[thedude9999]

Salt, pepper and garlic powder is my go to for homemade.

 

[blackdogbbq21]

I usually just go with a healthy coat of SPG or Pepper and Lawry's these days. I used to use Bad Byrons for a not to sweet rub but haven't bought any in a long time.

 

[SirPorkaLot]

I use nothing but salt and smoke. IMHO anything else is a waste with pork




https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=151525

 

[SirPorkaLot]

Aaron Franklin says:

salt, pepper, paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, dry mustard, and garlic powder.

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/smoked-pork-shoulder-dry-rub-recipe#what-is-pork-shoulder

He should stick to brisket

 

[Fooball]

He should stick to brisket

HA!!

 

[snadamo]

Last time I did a butt, I used Killer Hogs The BBQ rub and a splash of Killer Hogs AP. Turned out pretty good.

 

[tom b]

I use nothing but salt and smoke. IMHO anything else is a waste with pork




https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=151525

This is all I do now ever since John first shred it.