Putting on the rub

larrypj25

Newbie

Original poster

Feb 22, 2014

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Arlington, Texas

• Apr 18, 2014

• #1

What is the best method or device for applying rub to meat?

 

noboundaries

Epic Pitmaster

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Sep 7, 2013

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Roseville, CA, a suburb of Sacramento

• Apr 18, 2014

• #2

I save commercial spice containers I've bought at Costco or the grocer.  When they are empty, I wash 'em, let them air dry for several days, then fill them with my rubs.  Shake and apply.  I put masking tape over the label and mark it with what's inside.

I'm using less and less rub these days.  Seems the pictures and videos all show people just piling on the rubs.  We've found we prefer just a light sprinkling on most cuts of meat.  On butts I still use quite a bit but that's about the only cut that gets the rub piled on any more for us.

 

Last edited: Apr 18, 2014

james1nc

Meat Mopper

Apr 11, 2014

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jacksonville N,C

• Apr 18, 2014

• #3

not sure what your asking , I apply mustard  on the meat first then apply the rub the mustard helps the rub stick to the meat . you really wont take the mustard .

 

kcpigman84

Newbie

Apr 19, 2014

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Kansas City, MO

• Apr 19, 2014

• #4

I store rub in empty mason jars, sprinkle it on with a measuring spoon, and work it into the meat with my hands.  Instead of mustard, I use olive oil.

 

james1nc

Meat Mopper

Apr 11, 2014

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jacksonville N,C

• Apr 19, 2014

• #5

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• james1nc
• Apr 19, 2014

applied my rub to 2-5lb butts for Sunday smoking