Mayo vs yellow mustard as a binder

[John Neuser]

Good afternoon fellow smokers. I'm looking for a little advice. In the past, when I do pork butts and briskets, I've used yellow mustard as a binder to hold the spices. Today I saw a video in which mayo was used as the binder on a brisket. Of course, the pit master reported that the end result was fantastic. Fundamentally, it seems to me that using a fat based binder is a good idea. I was wondering of any of you have tried this or use it? Appreciate all thoughts and comments. Thank you. Keep on smokin'.

 

[Jim C in Denver]

I use mayo on chicken and turkey all the time. Works great. Bama white sauce (mayo based) is a classic on bbq chicken.

So prolly worth a try on non poultry items. Never done that myself.

 

[TimA]

Ive only ever used mustard, never thought of using mayo.

I rarely use a binder anyways.

 

[Kevin L (NKY)]

What ever I have in the frig
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[DanHoo]

I've used Mayo on fish and it worked well.

 

[Andy Kaminski]

I’ve never used mayonnaise but I just might.
Lately I’ve been on a sriracha kick and that’s been working good.

 

[Bob Bailey]

Using Mayo would be about the same as using oil.

 

[Darryl - swazies]

Sounds odd, mayo on a grilled cheese I have done more than once.

 

[Bob Bailey]

Mayo, butter and various cooking oils impart little or no flavor when used as binders, especially on large cuts of meat. All are oil based and act pretty much the same. On a grilled cheese sammich, you're talking about a condiment. Much different than a binder.

 

[timothy]

I’ve never used mayonnaise but I just might.
Lately I’ve been on a sriracha kick and that’s been working good.

Sriracha mayo?
I make my own it's pretty good.

 

[Darryl - swazies]

Mayo, butter and various cooking oils impart little or no flavor when used as binders, especially on large cuts of meat. All are oil based and act pretty much the same. On a grilled cheese sammich, you're talking about a condiment. Much different than a binder.

Nope, spread the outside of the bread in mayo then pan fry.......usually it's butter but both are oily so it works well.......I wouldn't say it's any better though.

 

[Gib Gibson]

I don't care for Mayo and I've had it on the grilled cheese and can't really tell a difference

 

[Rich Dahl]

Tried both on various cooks. Really can't tell a difference so we've just stayed with mustard as it seems a little easier to apply.

 

[Bob Bailey]

Nope, spread the outside of the bread in mayo then pan fry.......usually it's butter but both are oily so it works well.......I wouldn't say it's any better though.

I should have been more clear. If you're using it in a grilled cheese sammich it's a condiment. Sorry.