My wife got me a subscription box for grilling rubs. I thought it was a total waste.

Dakota Craig · 2026-04-22T05:50:05.367499+00:00

It was a monthly thing, $25 a box. I figured I could just buy my own spices. The first box came with a coffee rub. Tried it on some pork chops. Honestly, it was amazing. Completely changed the flavor. Anyone else get a gift they were wrong about?

terry_barnes5mo ago

Ever think those subscription boxes are just a sneaky way to discover new stuff you'd never buy yourself?

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charlesb895mo ago

That's the whole point, and it works.

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wade_perez4mo ago

They sent me a garlic rosemary blend last month I never would have grabbed off a shelf. Used it on chicken thighs and now I'm kinda hoping they keep sending stuff I'd normally skip.

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smith.ray4mo ago

Boxes like that are just lazy gift giving. You don't want someone else deciding what spices you like. Save the $25 and buy a big jar of whatever you actually use.

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