Ol' Hawg's Breath

By Hklbrries

Vice President Al Gore, a rib man from way back, has cooked several times with the Washington Pigskins team. The team's captain, Lewis Nolan, contributed this sugary rub, which has been seen, smeared and greasy, on the face of the No. 2 Big Guy.

Spokesman-Review article (June 19, 1996)

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp sugar
• 3 tbsp lemon pepper
• 3 tbsp paprika
• 3 tbsp dry barbecue seasoning
• 2 tbsp MSG, optional
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ground red pepper
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients. Rub on pork ribs or shoulders. Let sit for an hour or cook immediately on the grill, in a smoker, or in an oven. Meat can be brushed with a finishing sauce during the last hour, if desired.