"With chipotle, you get the smoky with the honey and the sweet. I'm not a big cayenne fan, because it doesn't really bring flavor, just heat. So if I'm going to put heat in a rub, I like getting double duty with the smoky flavors from the chipotle powder."
"His method is to also add a little hint of onion and garlic, but in a specific format: granulated, dehydrated garlic and onion, not the powdered forms. I mean, half the powder goes into the atmosphere when you try to work."
Creating effective spice rubs requires balancing flavor compatibility with personal preferences. Honey rubs present particular challenges due to their sweet-savory nature. While cayenne pepper and paprika are traditional choices, chipotle powder offers superior results by delivering smoky notes alongside heat, creating better flavor complexity. Cayenne merely adds heat without contributing meaningful flavor. The ideal honey rub combines chipotle powder with honey as its base, then incorporates granulated dehydrated garlic and onion rather than powdered versions, which lose potency during application. Pork, particularly country-style ribs, pairs exceptionally well with this honey-chipotle rub combination.
Read at Tasting Table
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]