Applying the rub

[rod g15]

When applying Jeff's rib rub to the ribs, I gave em a coating of mustard , then do I sprinkle the rub on till they are covered or actually rub it in? Seems like an elementary question, but I gotta know how the experts do it!

Thanks

 

[husker smoker]

Rub in with no mustard.  Rest overnight in fridge.
 

 

[chef jimmyj]

Depends on how messy you want to get...I have done both and frankly the Overnight Rest is way more important than whether you massage or not...JJ

BTW...That is one Sweet A$$ Nova!

 

[s2k9k]

I don't use mustard or any other binder, I pat the meat dry with paper towels then sprinkle the rub on and just pat it down with my hand to make sure it sticks good. The natural moisture of the meat will make it stick. I let it sit for a few minutes and it will become wet and I will repeat.
I've tried rubbing it in but I seemed to get more stuck to my hand than the meat and had bare spots all over the meat so I went back to the pat it in method.

 

[rod g15]

Depends on how messy you want to get...I have done both and frankly the Overnight Rest is way more important than whether you massage or not...JJ

BTW...That is one Sweet A$$ Nova!

Thanks! That car is as fun now as it was 30 years ago. The weather is finally getting nicer so I'm gonna get the Nova out and smoke some tires instead of smoking meat!

 

[rod g15]

I don't use mustard or any other binder, I pat the meat dry with paper towels then sprinkle the rub on and just pat it down with my hand to make sure it sticks good. The natural moisture of the meat will make it stick. I let it sit for a few minutes and it will become wet and I will repeat.
I've tried rubbing it in but I seemed to get more stuck to my hand than the meat and had bare spots all over the meat so I went back to the pat it in method.

Do you put the rub on the bone side also?

 

[s2k9k]

Do you put the rub on the bone side also?

Yes I do!

 

[dougmays]

Johnny Trigg on BBQ Pitmasters said he pats it dry and put a thick coat of rub on the ribs and lets sit for about 15-20 minutes and lets it liquify on it's own...so i've been doing the same ever sense.

i put a thin shake of rub on the bone side

 

[pgsmoker64]

Heavy on the meat side thin on the bone side - no mustard.  I wash the ribs with cold water, pat them dry then apply the rub.  I wrap the ribs in plastic wrap then put them in a foil pan and into the fridge overnight.  The next day you have a fantastic marinade on the ribs.  I unwrap and apply another coating of rub before putting the ribs on the smoker.  I do the same thing with butts, briskets, anything that gets my rub gets the same treatment.

Good luck and get smokin'

Bill

 

[rod g15]

Thanks for the help guys, sounds like some good ideas.

 

[meridianman]

Thanks all! Following these instructions tonight!