Richard Fergola BBQ Apple Cherry Rub

Bring a burst of fruit-forward sweetness to your barbecue with Richard Fergola BBQ Apple Cherry Rub — a bright, balanced blend of apple, cherry, brown sugar, and savory spices crafted by World Champion Pitmaster Richard Fergola of Fergolicious BBQ. Designed for both competition and backyard use, this rub layers perfectly with smoke and heat to create a flavor that’s sweet, tangy, and unforgettable.

Apple Cherry Rub combines natural fruit powders, paprika, garlic, and chili to deliver the perfect balance of sweet fruit flavor, savory spice, and subtle smoke. As it cooks, it caramelizes beautifully, forming a deep red bark and glossy glaze that makes ribs, pork, and chicken look as good as they taste.

Perfect for ribs, pork shoulders, chicken, and even salmon, this rub’s fruity sweetness enhances your meat’s natural flavor while giving it that competition-worthy color and aroma. Whether you’re smoking low and slow or grilling hot and fast, Richard Fergola BBQ Apple Cherry Rub delivers Fergolicious results every time.

Features & Highlights:

• Signature rub by World Champion pitmaster Richard Fergola.
• Sweet and tangy blend of apple, cherry, brown sugar, and spices.
• Perfect for ribs, pork, chicken, and seafood.
• Creates deep red color and caramelized glossy finish.
• Gluten-free, no MSG, and made with natural ingredients.
• Fruit-forward flavor that complements both sweet and spicy sauces.
• Great for smoking, grilling, or roasting.
• Used by competition BBQ teams and backyard pitmasters worldwide.

How to Use:  

Apply liberally to meat 20–30 minutes before cooking. Let it rest to absorb, then smoke or grill until the sugars caramelize and form a flavorful bark. For competition-level results, layer over Fergolicious BBQ Sweet Rub or glaze with your favorite sauce.`

From the world stage to your backyard, Richard Fergola BBQ Apple Cherry Rub brings together sweet fruit, smoky depth, and BBQ mastery for a taste that’s 100% Fergolicious.

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Ribs, pork shoulder, chicken, salmon, turkey, and roasted vegetables.