Got a rub question?

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Got a rub question?

Postby slickyboyboo » Sun Mar 22, 2015 10:18 am

Any of y'all use Muscavado sugar in your rubs? I've been using if for about 3 yrs now, and I love it. It creates an awesome bark, and it seems like you dang near can't scorch it, no matter how long the cook time.
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Re: Got a rub question?

Postby BluDawg » Sun Mar 22, 2015 11:09 am

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Re: Got a rub question?

Postby ChileFarmer » Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:26 pm

I have not used it. But would on chicken or pork rub. Might have to give it a try. Where would you buy it? CF :D
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Re: Got a rub question?

Postby Swamp Donkeyz BBQ » Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:27 pm

Never tried it, but I may look into it. A lot of people use salt and pepper, but I wouldn't call that a Texas thing. Texas is a big state with many regions that use many different seasoning profiles.
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Re: Got a rub question?

Postby slickyboyboo » Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:49 pm

I guess I meant for pork or poultry rubs.

ChileFarmer wrote:I have not used it. But would on chicken or pork rub. Might have to give it a try. Where would you buy it? CF :D


I buy mine at either Whole Foods or Fresh Market.

It's less refined than even turbinado sugar, kind of like a natural dark brown sugar.
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Re: Got a rub question?

Postby BigDave » Sun Mar 22, 2015 3:30 pm

I used to use muscavado sugar. Use demeriera sugar now. Muscavado has more natural molasses.
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Re: Got a rub question?

Postby Swamp Donkeyz BBQ » Sun Mar 22, 2015 6:42 pm

So basically these are raw "brown" sugars? What are the taste differences between these and a regular processed brown sugar? Y'all have my curiosity up now.
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Re: Got a rub question?

Postby slickyboyboo » Sun Mar 22, 2015 6:57 pm

To me it has a molasses flavor on par with dark brown sugar, maybe a touch stronger. The main advantage, is that it has a higher caramelization point than sugar/brown sugar, and therefore it is less apt to scorch on long cooks. It is however very moist, and usually needs drying before adding to a dry rub.
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Re: Got a rub question?

Postby BigDave » Mon Mar 23, 2015 11:40 am

Brown sugar is refined sugar with molasses added. it will burn at a temp not much higher than regular sugar which starts burning at 300 degrees or so. Muscavado is a moist sugar like brown sugar and does not work well in rubs unless dried. Sugar in the raw and demeria sugar are first squezed sugar with natural molasses and larger crystals that are a clear amber color. The burn temp on sugar in the raw and demeria sugar is a little higher temp.

All sugar is hygroscopic which means is will attract moisture and clump. It is best to use the sugar as a stand alone ingredient or use some type of anti caking agent if using sugar in a rub. Drying out the sugar will only prevent clumpin for a short period of time as it will absorb more moisture from the air unless kept tighly sealed in some container.

That is why all Big Country BBQ rubs are packaged in 5 mil thick, foil lined spice bags with ziploc closures to keep moisture out and all the natural oils and flavors in until used! :D

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