BBQ Sauce & Seasonings

A good rub does different work than a sauce, and knowing when to use which one is most of the battle. Rubs go on before the heat; sauces with sugar in them go on late or they burn before the meat is done. BBQ sauces and seasonings cover the range from regional styles — vinegar-forward, tomato-based, mustard — to dry rubs built for brisket, ribs, or chicken. Nixa Hardware & Seed Co carries options that work as well on a backyard charcoal setup as they do on a competition pellet smoker.