Any basic but good brisket rubs?


 

DavidD

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I intend to make a very basic rub this weekend for a brisket i am smoking w/ HH method. Last time i simply used Kosher salt and fresh pepper but thought it could use a bit more pop. I don't want to get carried away but what should I add to the salt/pepper and quantities for a 11 lb brisket? thank you
 
Brisket Rub #4

1/2 cup kosher salt
2 TB Black pepper
2 TB Granulated garlic
1 TB Granulated onion
1 TB White pepper
1 TB Paprika
Brown Sugar
 
Davidd,I don't do a lot of briskets,but I did one with just Lowry's seasoned salt. Pretty good,and it doesn't get much more basic than that!
Also,if you season it with whatever you decide to season with,do it about 12 hours ahead of time. That will give the seasonings a chance to sink in and flavor more of the meat.
 
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Gary H. NJ:
See Kruger's reply here. Good advice I think. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thx for posting Gary.
 
This rub comes from Jim Goode of Goode company BBQ I am not sure about HH but works great for low and slow



2 1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried sweet basil
1 teaspoon ground bay leaves
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon ground savory
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt, to taste
 
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by george curtis:
salt, pepper and maybe garlic salt. i like it simple. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yep, maybe a little cayenne if you like the heat.
 
Course ground black pepper,garlic flakes and onion flakes.

Add some pepper flakes for heat and lightly salt the brisket 1/2 an hour before adding your rub.

easy peasy
 
When I'm in a pinch, I use Cavendar's Greek Seasoning, mixing in fresh ground black pepper, chili powder and/or red pepper to taste.

Cavendar's is a mild seasoning with salt and I believe garlic as the main ingredient......it's a good base to start with/add to imho.

When I don't feel like mixing something up myself, it comes in handy
 
I've used a wet rub that is similar to Bill S's rub except that I added Worcestershire and a little olive oil. I put on the day before. You end up still getting the bark and smoke ring because the liquid evaporates.
 
Too much of anything is a bad idea if you ask me. I like to keep rubs simple especially when it comes to beef. I like my brisket to taste like a smoked steak and adding too much takes away from that taste. jmho.
 
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bill S.:
Brisket Rub #4

1/2 cup kosher salt
2 TB Black pepper
2 TB Granulated garlic
1 TB Granulated onion
1 TB White pepper
1 TB Paprika
Brown Sugar </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Just use the first four items and make it even more simple. At a minimum, because you're going with a HH cook, I would leave out the sugar.
 

 

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