Back of the Yards

Back of the Yards Garlic Pepper Butcher's Rub

Back of the Yards Garlic Pepper Butcher's Rub is possible our best grilling mixture. This blend has become one of our top selling spice blends. Pepper, garlic and shallots are a tough mix to beat! Try it and you'll see why it's so popular.

The term "butcher’s rub" refers to a coarser blend of spices, both attractive and flavorful. We love Back-of-the-Yards on steaks, ribs, chops, chicken, duck, turkey, burgers, pork chops, vegetables, and eggs. One chef uses it to add zip to poppyseed dressing.

We gave this rub the name "Back-of-the-Yards" in honor of the area of Chicago south of 39th Street, between Halsted and Western Avenues. This part of the city has a proud history as home to many hard-working immigrants who found work in the meat industry and who became the backbone of Chicago.

Hand mixed from: Tellicherry black pepper, garlic, Kosher flake salt, sugar, red bell peppers, shallots, parsley.

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In a glass jar
In a 1/2 cup shaker jar, net wt 2.5 ounces $4.58 Buy
In a 1 cup shaker jar, net wt 5 ounces $7.99 Buy
In a resealable plastic bag
1/2 cup jar refill bag $3.59 Buy
4 ounce bulk bag $5.29 Buy
8 ounce bulk bag $9.99 Buy
16 ounce bulk bag $18.99 Buy

Life is so brief that we should not glance either too far backwards or forwards...therefore study how to fix our happiness in our glass and in our plate.

Grimod de la Reynière (1758-1838)

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