Try the competition rub from the team that won the 2009 American Royal Invitational. From the team of Todd Johns and his brother-in-law Randy Hinck (who compete as the Pork Pullin Plowboys) who bested 123 past grand champions to capture the overall crown.

Plowboys Yardbird Rub was developed for competition circuit, yet is equally at home in the backyard. A savory, balanced rub with sweetness on the front end, the addition of chili peppers delivers a subtle hint of heat on the finish. Created for chicken, the balance of this rub makes it an excellent choice for pork, as well.

 Ingredients: salt, sugar, spices including chili pepper, paprika, dehydrated garlic and onion, celery seed, mustard seed, disodium inosinate and guanylate, not more than 2% calcium stearate added to prevent caking.