Pulled Pork BBQ Smoked Indoors on a Stove Top Smoker

Step 3 A little about the rub

Good smoked BBQ starts with a mixture of savory spices that are often referred to as THE RUB. The meat is given a generous coating of these dry herbs and spices to enhance the flavor of the meat, and also to build a slight crust that helps to retain the meats natural juices. The rub itself can be found in the spice section at your local grocery stores. Generally speaking this mixture of spices is not expensive. There are rubs available for pork, chicken or beef. Most rubs have a slightly sweet flavor, while others lean more to the hotter pepper flavors. Many books have been written and small wars have even been fought in backyards across the South over the best ingredients to be used for the perfect rub. Those that enter BBQ competitions are not likely to share their secret rub ingredients with you, however local backyard chefs are more inclined to share their knowledge of great recipes to try. Some excellent rub recipes can also be found on the internet. The next step will include a few basic 'get you started' rub recipes or you may choose to try a store bought variety. Where you obtain your rub from is not as important as you making the commitment to get out from in front of your computer screen and trying your hand at smoking your own butt. It's a lot more enjoyable than just looking at the pretty pictures, and it makes the house smell good too.