Disclaimer : I am in no way looking to take anyone away from this fine forum. But if anyone is interested in talking BBQ and outdoor cooking, I have a forum at

ricksrealpitbbq.freeforums.org • Index page

It's a small group of people from around the country who enjoy cooking outdoors. I don't tolerate swearing, nudity, or anything you'd feel uncomfortable showing your kids. No other rules except common sense.

I also have a store front website that has a recipe section. I don't update it as often as I should but there is some good information there. I also make and sell my own brand of BBQ rub. I have a steak seasoning which will come out soon too. Hopefully this winter I'll get more into the sauces I use and make them available as well. Trust me I'm not getting rich doing this, but it's fun and that's what matters most to me.

If you'd like to check out my other website it's

Rick's Real Pit BBQ - Home

Stop on by and feel free to critique either site.

Hope you have a chance to check them out

Good luck Rick with your own brand of BBQ sauce!

Thanks scubalaydee, It's the packaging that's the hardest and most expensive part. The rub was a big shock when I started bottling that. The bottles and labels were the most expensive part of the process.

Yeah the a few days I checked out Rick's forum and I like it alot...so I joined! He even sent me a free sample of his rub (in no way free to him, postage alone was close to $5.00) and I just got it yesterday and we are grilling ribs out tonight with his Rub Seasoning on them, I can hardly wait!!! I sprinkeled a bit in the palm of my hand last night and it is good, thank goodness I did not eat my hand :eek: Seriously Thanks Alot Rick!!!

I know Rick but it is worth it, remember it's your packaging that's caught the eye then they taste your delicious sauce! What you probably can do is to offer free tasting samples at your favorite grocery store, along with another food item that do not override the taste of your sauce, such as tiny meatballs, pasta, pizza bits etc.,