I know some folks use mustard, and some use peanut oil, and some use other things to slather the meat before adding the rub... What do you use and why?
Slather before Rub
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boardpuller
Meat Mopper
Hi, I don't slather with any thing I want the rub to season the meat. on large cuts we soak (marinate) the meat in juice sweet or fermented for a few days then rub. but thats me good luck and good smoking
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johnnie walker
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I have heard people use the mustard for a better bark, lets say on a butt or a shoulder. But I have also read that oil helps the rubs breakdown better.
A lot of different places. Lots of books. Something about the way the oil helps breakdown the compounds in the rub. I have used mustard and oil before, and I tend to like the oil better, but I was just curious of what others thoughts and experiences were.
I've done it both ways. Lately on ribs & butts I've gone to using mustard as a base for the rub. Makes it stick so much better and you never notice the taste in the end.
Like Al said, other things for other meats, but I think some form of oil or base such as mustard does make for a more juicy product in the outer most layer also.
Like Al said, other things for other meats, but I think some form of oil or base such as mustard does make for a more juicy product in the outer most layer also.
hmcm
Smoke Blower
I'm with SmokinAl on this one. I do the same thing and always comes out AWESOME!!!
jacox
Newbie
Many years ago I read a recipe which said white vinegar breaks down the enzymes in pork, which with used with a heavy dried rub produces extra tender pork. I have have good success with both white vinegar and mustard on pork, but I prefer white vinegar. IMHO.
sausageboy
Meat Mopper
I sprinkle on a light coating of rub, let the meat set for some time to draw out some moisture and proteins which will help hold on the rest of the rub, once it's good and moist and hopefully a little sticky, add the rest of the rub.
Most of the time I use cheap yellow mustard with worcestershire sauce in it. I use 2 Tbsp per 16 oz bottle. I use it cause it works good
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