The Lowdown on Barbecue Rubs Looking at the phrase barbecue rub, you ll think that there has been a typo somewhere, which made the I in the word rib a U instead. But hey, there really is such a word as a barbecue rub. In fact, it is actually a by-word in the world of barbecuing. Barbecue rubs are seasoning and spices that barbecue enthusiasts use to add flavor, texture and color to the dishes that they prepare and grill. One of the hardest thing perhaps in buying an item is not knowing a thing about it. You can scour the mall, look at the different brand names and different models and still you will come out of there without any purchase. Below are some tips that may help you decide on how to buy a barbecue gas grill or any item for that matter. Who says you cannot cheat a bit? If you feel that you cannot cook the chicken from the inside without first burning it up, you can always cook it partially in the microwave oven for about 8-10 minutes. This way, you are sure that the meat is already cooked and will only need some good-old fashion grilling and marinating. This is why most chefs prefer these kinds of grills despite the fact that it can be mightily inconvenient, slow and messy. Another type of grill is the one that uses either natural gas or propane. Similar to stoves, gas grills have burners where food can be cooked. There are even some types of gas grills that also lets you roast. Another thing is that it cannot be placed so near other appliances and structures in the house for safety reasons. But what is great about gas grills is that you will cook your barbecue faster compared to other types. Charcoal grills, on the other hand, are for the people who still want the feel of traditional barbecuing. Electric smokers have a function called cold smoke, which are used to cook food like salmon. 3. When should you put barbecue sauce when grilling? The best time to put barbecue sauce during the last parts of cooking time, when you are already sure that the meat is already cooked. Barbecue sauces often have sugar as one of the ingredients.