If you want ribs that look like they've come off a competition smoker, Sweet Bones & Butts is where we'd start. Angus & Oink spent over a year getting this one right, using maple and Javanese sugars that cook down into a dark, rich caramel, with paprika, black pepper and a touch of chilli and cinnamon to keep it balanced. It's sweet but not sickly, and it's one of the most popular rubs on our shelves.
How to use Sweet Bones & Butts Rub
- Pork shoulder: give it a generous coat, cover and leave it in the fridge overnight before smoking for amazing pulled pork.
- Ribs: rub both sides and cook low and slow, then finish with a glaze for a sticky, glossy rack.
- Chicken thighs and wings: dust them before grilling or air frying for a caramelised crust.
- Pair it with Angus & Oink Fool's Gold. Sweet Bones & Butts brings the colour and Fool's Gold adds a savoury umami layer.
What's in it
Salt, Sugar, Paprika, Black Pepper, Celery Salt (CELERY), Chilli, Onion Granules, Garlic Granules, Turmeric, Beetroot Powder, Cinnamon, Silicon Dioxide (<2%). Flavour enhancers: E621, E631.
Allergen: celery. Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan.
Sweet Bones & Butts FAQ
Is it spicy? Mild. There's a little chilli and black pepper for warmth, but sweetness leads.
What meats is it best on? Pork ribs, pulled pork, chicken thighs and wings, and it's lovely on burnt ends too.
Can I mix it with other rubs? Yes. It works brilliantly with Fool's Gold, and with Porky White Chick if you want more heat.
Buy in Cambridgeshire or online
We're Kirsty and Beccy, and Sweet Bones & Butts is a regular on the smoker at our BBQ classes. Order online for UK delivery, or click and collect from our shop at Unit 4, The Grip Industrial Estate, Linton, CB21 4XN. Pop in and we'll happily talk ribs.
