I finally wrestled with giving my competition rub to a friend

Hey folks, I ran into a tricky spot with my BBQ buddy last week. He really wanted my special rub for his first big cook-off. In my experience, sharing secrets can blur lines in contests. For instance, if we both use it, judges might notice the same taste. Your mileage may vary, but I feel helping new pitmasters is right. Still, I worried about losing my edge after years of tweaks. Take this with a grain of salt, I ended up sharing a simpler mix instead.