Blue Smoke - Sweet Heat BBQ Dry Rub (11.8 oz.)

As one of the leading pitmasters in the country and the season 2 winner of Food Network's "BBQ Brawl", Erica Blaire Roby is bringing visibility to other Black, female pitmasters, who are often overlooked in the world of barbecue.

Originally from Dayton, Ohio, the nationally recognized pitmaster has her own award-winning digital series, "The Pit Stop with Blue Smoke Blaire". The show documents her nationwide travels, in her RV, interviewing notable food personalities and highlighting the passion, struggles, and dreams of pitmasters around America. This series also details Roby’s lifechanging career pivot. Previous to honing her craft on the grill, Roby was an attorney and level-2 Certified Sommelier. She hopes to be an example of pursuing your passions, despite the fear of committing to the unknown, even if it requires a strategic course-correction. 

In May 2022, Roby competed in the world-famous Memphis in May World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest, where she tied for 1st place in brisket and 4^th in the rib division. In addition to her impressive wins, she launched Blue Smoke Blaire's BBQ sauce and rubs, a product line of her coveted original sauces and spices including a Sweet Heat Rub, a Home Rub, Sweet Bourbon Sauce, and SPG Rub. 

Today, Roby shares three of her mouth-watering recipes with EBONY so you can recreate her sizzlin', award-winning dishes at home.