NC Barbecue similar to a "dry rub?" (ingredients, bbq, paprika)

[virgo]

Recently, I was making barbecue sauce (brown sugar, molasses, vinegar, mustard, onions, worcestershire sauce, etc...), and I remebered a friend years ago saying that she liked the NC dry barbecue. Is that like a dry rub? Thank you.

[Desdemona123]

Originally Posted by virgo

Recently, I was making barbecue sauce (brown sugar, molasses, vinegar, mustard, onions, worcestershire sauce, etc...), and I remebered a friend years ago saying that she liked the NC dry barbecue. Is that like a dry rub? Thank you.

There are two main sorts of NC - western (tomato based) and eastern (vinager based). The eastern is not as 'saucy' but it is not a dry rub.

North Carolina Barbecue: a Primer = http://www.northcarolina.com/stories/bbq.html (broken link)

[John Law]

The 'dry rub' you are referring to is more of a Memphis style prep. It's good though. If you can find some Hungarian Paprika and high quality cumin to add to it, all the better! :-)

[leighbhe]

barbeque in nc requires:

large smoker
large pig
lots of time on your hands to watch it slow cook for about 20 hours
catch meat as it falls off of the pig
chop it up
add a little more of the vinegar based sauce that you cooked it with
make sure to add a huge mound of coleslaw, just enough so that the bun gets mushy
add a LARGE cup of sweet tea

you are good to go

[NewUser]

This isn't a BBQ forum. . . . but what the heck

I copied these from a web site somewhere -- can't remember where -- and can't comment on their authenticity. . .

Basic Pork Rub:

This is a great classic pork rub that is perfect for smoked pork roasts. A particular favorite for pulled pork.

INGREDIENTS:

* 1/4 cup black pepper
* 1/4 cup paprika
* 3 tablespoons sugar
* 2 tablespoons salt
* 2 teaspoons dry mustard
* 2 teaspoons cayenne

PREPARATION:
Mix all ingredients. Work 1/2 half mixture into meat 12-24 hours before cooking. Apply remaining rub before smoking.

A Carolina BBQ Rub:

This is a great rub for Carolina Pulled Pork.

INGREDIENTS: Makes double what is actually needed

* 1 tablespoons salt
* 1 tablespoons sugar
* 1 tablespoons brown sugar
* 1 tablespoons ground cumin
* 1 tablespoons chili powder
* 1 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
* 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
* 2 tablespoons paprika

PREPARATION:
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well; use as a dry rub on beef, chicken, lamb or pork.

Heavy on the Garlic Pork Rub:

This rub is mostly garlic so if you like garlic this is a great rub. Work it well into the meat and try to mince the garlic as fine as possible. This is also a great base rub, add more ingredients to make it even more flavorful.

INGREDIENTS:

* 8 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon black pepper
* 1 tablespoon paprika
* 1 tablespoon brown sugar

PREPARATION:
Mix all ingredients together. Massage into meat before cooking.

Hog Rub:

A good general rub for any kind of pork, but specifically for smoked pork, like a whole hog or Carolina Style Pulled Pork.

INGREDIENTS:

* 1/2 cup ground black pepper
* 1/2 cup mild chili powder
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 1/4 cup coarse salt
* 4 teaspoons dry mustard
* 2 teaspoons cayenne

PREPARATION:
Mix together and store in and air tight container..