Hog Waller Pork Rub
Salty, sweet and a little spicy. Our #1 seller for pork, and the rub on Dan's ribs.
What it tastes like
Sea salt up front, then sugar and brown sugar, then a slight kick of cayenne and chipotle at the end. The sugars caramelize on the smoker into a red, sticky bark, with just enough kick to keep you reaching for another rib.
What it's best on
Pork ribs (baby backs and spares), pork butts for pulled pork, pork chops, tenderloin and pork belly burnt ends.
How to use it
- Baby back ribs: season both sides evenly with Hog Waller, then add a coat of Sugar Daddy BBQ Rub. Finish with Honey BBQ Glaze melted with a stick of butter. Recipe: baby back pork ribs.
- Pork belly burnt ends: a light dusting of SPG, then a thick layer of Hog Waller to cover the pork completely, then a light coat of Texas Pecan. The recipe uses about 4 tablespoons of Hog Waller for 3 lbs of pork belly. Recipe: pork belly burnt ends.
- Pulled pork: mustard as a binder if you like, then a full, even coat on every side of the butt.
- Let it sit on the meat while the smoker comes up to temp so the salt can pull in.
Good to know
- No MSG. Naturally gluten free.
- Sizes: 4 oz small jar, 7.2 oz jar, 13.75 oz large jar, 2 lb bag, 6 lb gallon jug and 24 lb case.
- Made in Texas and shipped from Coppell, Texas. Family owned since 2006.
- $9.95 flat-rate shipping, free on orders of $75 or more.
Questions people ask
Is Hog Waller spicy?
A little. It's medium heat: salty and sweet first, a slight cayenne-chipotle kick at the end.
Can I use it on chicken?
Yes. It's built for pork, but the salt-and-sugar balance works on chicken thighs and wings too. For a chicken-first rub, try Clucker Dust.
Do I need a binder?
No. Pat the meat dry and the rub will stick. Mustard is fine if you like it.
How much do I need for ribs?
Enough to cover both sides evenly. Dan's baby back ribs recipe uses 4 oz of Hog Waller for 3 slabs.
What's the 7.2 oz jar vs the 13.75 oz jar?
Same rub, two sizes. The 13.75 oz large jar is the one most people buy, and the 2 lb bag refills it.
Pairs with
- Sugar Daddy BBQ Rub, the sweet second layer on ribs
- Honey BBQ Glaze, the finish on Dan's baby backs
- SPG All-Purpose, the base layer on burnt ends
- Texas Pecan BBQ Rub, the top coat on burnt ends
