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I have a bit of an aversion to sugar - and make my rubs (no specific recipe, just wing it every time I make some up) have none in them. I still get a bark of sorts and was wondering if anyone else didn't put sugar.

I do put sugar in the BBQ sauce - but that's usually on the side - so optional when you eat.

This Alton Brown recipe doesn't use sugar in the rub, although it does use it in a brine:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alto ... index.html
I'm not sure how much that will penetrate the meat, but I'll let you know in a few hrs, as I've got it on the go right now

No I rarely put sugar in the dry rubs I make, generally the bbq sauce (if used) is sweet enough.