Greg Miley learned Texas-style barbecue when he lived in Houston.

Now, the Spokane man has his own line of rubs and seasonings for barbecue, grilling and whatever recipes home cooks might want to spice up.

Look for a recipe about Miley Q's Grill Rubs and Spices in Wednesday's Food section.

Meantime, here are a few recipes from Miley Brands.

Pulled Pork

From Miley Brands

The secret to delicious pulled pork is low temperatures and plenty of time to cook and breakdown the tissues. If you have not purchased a gas grill, smoker or charcoal cooking unit, a regular oven will work but lack the flavor that smoke gives the pork.

1 (2- to 4-pound) Pork Boston Butt

3 to 4 tablespoons Miley Q All Purpose Rub and Seasoning

1 (6-ounce) can apple or pineapple juice

Rub pork liberally with seasoning and refrigerate overnight. When ready to cook, preheat heat source to 225 to 250 degrees. For the last 30 minutes of cooking time, wrap the meat in heavy foil. The pork will be done when the interior temperature reaches 160 degrees, about 4 to 5 hours.

Remove meat from heat and let it rest in the juices for 10 to 15 minutes. Then, carefully pull the meat apart and plate. On occasion, a little chopping with a sharp chef’s knife will help break down the tissue. Keep the juices left in the foil. Add back when the meat is served.

Pork Ribs

From Miley Brands

As with pulled pork the secret is low and slow cooking.

3 to 6 pounds pork baby back ribs

3 to 5 tablespoons Miley Q All Purpose Rub and Seasoning

Turn ribs to reveal the side with fat and underside of the bones. There is a very thin membrane that should be removed prior to seasoning. A paper towel will help you grab and pull the tissue off the rib section. Discard and sprinkle the ribs with a liberal amount seasoning.

Cook at 225 to 250 degrees until tender, about 2 to 2 ½ hours. For the last 30 minutes of cooking time, place the almost-done ribs on heavy-duty foil and swab on your favorite barbecue sauce. Seal the foil and return to oven. When done, remove from foil, slice between ribs and plate with a little more sauce for serving.

Beef Tri Tip

From Miley Brands

Finding a tri tip that hasn’t been trimmed close can be hard. Just ask your butcher to sell you a tri tip that hasn’t been trimmed. The fat cover will help tenderize the meat during the cooking process.

1 (2- to 3-pound) beef tri tip, untrimmed

3 to 4 tablespoons Miley Q All Purpose Rub and Seasoning

1 to 2 tablespoons Miley Q Beef Rub and Seasoning

Rub the meat with liberal amounts of all-purpose seasoning. Place into a zip-tie bag and refrigerate over night. Cook at 225 to 250 degrees until the internal temperature is 140 degrees. Remove from heat and sprinkle beef rub over the meat. Let the meat rest for 15 minutes. Slice across the grain and serve. Note: Wonderful sandwiches can be made the next day with any leftovers.

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