{"product_id":"somethin-for-autumn-warm-apple-bourbon-spice-blend","title":"Somethin' For Autumn - Warm Apple Bourbon Spice Blend","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-page\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-hero\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eSomethin' For Autumn – Warm Apple Bourbon BBQ Rub\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-intro\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003eSomethin’ For Autumn is a warm apple bourbon spice blend built for fall cooking and cool-weather grilling. It hits sweet first, thanks to brown sugar and molasses, then brings in that unmistakable apple aroma that reads like fresh cider on the first shake. As it sits on hot food, the flavor opens up into bourbon-caramel warmth, baking-spice depth, and a gentle smoky finish from chipotle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-intro\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003eThis is not a novelty cinnamon rub and it’s not a dessert dusting. It’s a real barbecue rub and seasoning blend that works on meat, vegetables, and anything that benefits from sweet heat and smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-intro\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003eUse it when you want your pork chops, ribs, chicken thighs, or roasted sweet potatoes to taste like fall without tasting like a candle. It’s especially strong on pork and poultry, and it plays well with smoke from the grill or smoker. If you’re cooking indoors, it still performs. The sugar helps browning, the spice mix stays balanced, and you get a finish that tastes layered instead of “sweet plus heat.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-intro\"\u003eThis one’s for people who like sweet-forward barbecue flavor with control. You can keep it subtle for weeknight chicken, or push it heavier for ribs and pulled pork. It also shines on plant-based cooking. Think roasted squash, carrots, Brussels sprouts, tofu, and even buttered popcorn if you want a weirdly good snack situation. Since it’s a Limited Edition run, it’s the kind of seasonal rub you stock while it’s here, then miss when it’s gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it:\u003c\/strong\u003e For barbecue and grilling, start with about 1\/2–1 tsp per pound, then rest 15–30 minutes before cooking so the rub can hydrate and grab. For roasting vegetables, use 1\/4–1\/2 tsp per pound with a little oil, then roast hot until browned. For finishing, dust lightly right after cooking and rest 2 minutes to let the aromatics bloom. Best paired with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/products\/somethin-for-rubbin-sweet-savory-barbecue-rub\"\u003eSomethin’ For Rubbin’\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/products\/somethin-somethin-sauce-sweet-tangy-barbecue-sauce\"\u003eSomethin’ Somethin’ Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FLAVOR PROFILE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section product-flavor\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product__headline\"\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet apple and molasses up front, bourbon-caramel warmth in the middle, then a smoky chipotle finish. Fall-style barbecue rub with baking-spice depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- AWARDS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section product-awards\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product__headline\"\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product__item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/saucekingnyc.com\/2025-sauce-king-nyc-winners\/\" title=\"B.T. Leigh's Somethin' For Autumn Wins At 2025 Sauce King NYC\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2025 SauceKingNYC - Runner Up Best Rub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INGREDIENTS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section product-ingredients\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product__headline\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"ingredients\"\u003eGranulated Brown Sugar, Granulated Molasses, Applewood Smoked Salt, Natural Apple Flavor (natural dextrose, natural flavors), Apple Cider Vinegar, Natural Bourbon Flavor (natural dextrose, natural flavors), Chipotle, Ginger, Caraway, Cardamom, Fennel Seed, Cinnamon, White Pepper, Allspice, Cloves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SUGGESTED PAIRINGS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section product-pairings\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product__headline\"\u003eSuggested Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pairing-group\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProteins\u003c\/strong\u003e - Pork chops, ribs, pulled pork, chicken thighs, turkey, ham, bacon, salmon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pairing-group\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant-based\u003c\/strong\u003e - Sweet potatoes, squash, carrots, Brussels sprouts, roasted apples, tofu, tempeh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pairing-group\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSauce Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e - Keep it classic and sweet with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/products\/somethin-somethin-sauce-sweet-tangy-barbecue-sauce\"\u003eSomethin’ Somethin’ Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e and\/or go tangy-sweet with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/products\/the-clevelander-mustard-maple-rosemary-barbecue-sauce\"\u003eThe Clevelander\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FEATURED RECIPES --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section product-recipes\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product__headline\"\u003eTop Recipes Featuring Somethin’ For Autumn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant proof it works? These are some of our most popular recipes tagged for this product. See the full archive here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/blogs\/recipes\/tagged\/somethin-for-autumn\"\u003eSomethin’ For Autumn Recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"recipe-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/blogs\/recipes\/apple-bourbon-french-toast\"\u003eApple Bourbon French Toast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/blogs\/recipes\/autumn-apple-chutney-stuffed-pork-chops\"\u003eAutumn Apple Chutney Stuffed Pork Chops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/blogs\/recipes\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ADDITIONAL DETAILS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-badges\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product__headline\"\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo MSG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Seed Oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGluten-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ (VISIBLE) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product__headline\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"faq-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Somethin’ For Autumn a BBQ rub or a seasoning?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth. Use it as a barbecue rub for pork and chicken, or as a seasoning for roasted vegetables, sweet potatoes, and fall cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow spicy is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium warmth. The chipotle shows up more on the finish than the first bite, and it won’t overpower the apple-bourbon profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work on a smoker?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It was built for cool-weather grilling and smoking. Let it rest on the meat before cooking so it hydrates and forms better bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat meats does it work best on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePork is the easy win: chops, ribs, pulled pork, and ham. It’s also excellent on chicken thighs and turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gluten-free and vegan-friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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