{"product_id":"somethin-to-cry-about-sweet-spicy-barbecue-rub","title":"Somethin' To Cry About - Sweet \u0026 Spicy Barbecue Rub","description":"\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"product-page\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-hero\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eSomethin’ To Cry About Sweet \u0026amp; Spicy Barbecue Rub\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"description\" class=\"product-intro\"\u003eSomethin’ To Cry About is a sweet and spicy barbecue rub for people who like big flavor and a little danger. It hits sweet, salty, smoky, and savory up front, then the heat shows up a few seconds later and keeps building. That delayed punch is the point. Turbinado sugar helps set bark, smoked paprika adds depth, and a mix of guajillo, ancho, chipotle, and cayenne brings a layered chile flavor that doesn’t taste flat. Lastly, Carolina Reaper flake arrives to bring a real pepper bite, not to wreck your dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-intro\"\u003eThis is your go-to BBQ seasoning for hot wings, ribs, pulled pork, and anything that needs sweet heat without tasting like straight cayenne. It also does work on shrimp, roasted vegetables, tofu, and even snacky stuff like fries and party crackers when you want a crowd-pleaser with an edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it:\u003c\/strong\u003e For most meats, start around \u003cstrong\u003e1 to 2 tablespoons per pound\u003c\/strong\u003e. Let it sit 20 to 30 minutes before cooking so it sweats into the surface. Smoke it, grill it, air-fry it, or roast it. If you’re saucing, this rub plays especially well under classic sweet BBQ like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/products\/somethin-somethin-sauce\"\u003eSomethin’ Somethin’ Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e or a tangy vinegar finish like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/products\/the-magical-mop\"\u003eThe Magical Mop\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, smoky, and savory up front with a delayed heat kick that can come in waves and builds over time. Built for bark and ideal for low and slow.\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\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/saucekingnyc.com\/sauce-king-nyc-2024-winners\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSauceKingNYC, Rub Awards: Best Line of Rubs\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\"\u003eTurbinado Sugar, Sea Salt, Chile Powder (Guajillo, Ancho, Chipotle, Cayenne), Smoked Paprika, Black Pepper, Carolina Reaper Chile Flake, Granulated Garlic, Cumin, Sumac, Oregano\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 - Wings, ribs, pulled pork, pork shoulder, pork tenderloin, chicken thighs, drumsticks, burgers, shrimp, salmon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pairing-group\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant-based\u003c\/strong\u003e - Roasted potatoes, sweet potato fries, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, tofu, chickpeas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pairing-group\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSauce Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e - Best paired with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/products\/somethin-somethin-sauce\"\u003eSomethin’ Somethin’ Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e for hot barbecue wings and pulled pork, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/products\/the-magical-mop\"\u003eThe Magical Mop\u003c\/a\u003e when you want tangy vinegar heat.\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’ To Cry About\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant proof it works? These are some of our most popular recipes tagged for this rub. See the full archive here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/blogs\/recipes\/tagged\/somethin-to-cry-about\"\u003eSomethin’ To Cry About Recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"recipe-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/blogs\/recipes\/spicy-baked-dry-rub-wings\"\u003eSpicy Baked Dry Rub Wings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/blogs\/recipes\/cry-fries-baked-spicy-barbecue-sweet-potato-fries\"\u003eCry Fries (Baked Spicy Barbecue Sweet Potato Fries)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/blogs\/recipes\/baked-pulled-pork\"\u003eBaked Pulled Pork\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/blogs\/recipes\/spicy-shrimp-bucatini-with-lemon-butter-sauce\"\u003eSpicy Shrimp Bucatini with Lemon Butter Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/blogs\/recipes\/spicy-salmon-cakes\"\u003eSpicy Salmon Cakes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/blogs\/recipes\/spiced-crackers\"\u003eSpiced Crackers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/blogs\/recipes\/barbecue-popcorn\"\u003eEastern Carolina Barbecue Popcorn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/blogs\/recipes\/spicy-grilled-pineapple\"\u003eSpicy Grilled Pineapple\u003c\/a\u003e\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\u003eSingle Salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Corn Syrup\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\u003cli\u003eContains Carolina Reapers\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\u003eHow spicy is Somethin’ To Cry About?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt starts sweet and smoky, then the heat hits a few seconds later and can build in waves. It’s spicy, but it’s built to stay flavor-forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it really contain Carolina Reaper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Carolina Reaper chile flake is part of the blend, bringing a real pepper bite and a delayed heat kick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s the best way to use it on wings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoat wings with a little oil, season generously, and bake or air-fry hot. Want a proven method? Try our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/blogs\/recipes\/spicy-baked-dry-rub-wings\"\u003eSpicy Baked Dry Rub Wings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much rub should I use per pound?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with 1 to 2 tablespoons per pound. 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