Carolina BBQ Rub

The mustard heat hits right after the initial sweetness, and it made my pork shoulder taste like it had been smoking for hours. I’ve been using it on chicken wings too, and the apple cider vinegar keeps the meat from feeling dry.

That apple cider vinegar kick really cuts through the sweetness and heat perfectly. It’s the most authentic Carolina-style rub I’ve tried, and it made my pulled pork taste like it came straight from a pit.

The balance between the smoky sweetness and that mustard punch is exactly what I was hoping for. I used it on a rack of ribs last weekend, and the crust it formed was incredible. My only regret is not buying more.