Beef Rub Tip

[smokininidaho]

If anyone use a binder like mustard before the apply their rub, try using better than bouillon instead. Wrap tight and put it in the fridge overnight or even better, this is what I do, vac seal your beef.
Seems to penetrate better, it's pretty awesome give it a try and you'll be a believer.

 

[WaterRat]

I don't use a binder with beef, but think I'll give that technique a shot with some boneless short ribs I have in the freezer.

 

[kilo charlie]

Anything can be a binder.. I've seen people use a spray bottle with simply water, apple juice, bourbon etc as well as mustard etc. All you're really doing is wetting the surface to help the rub stick.

I'm not familiar with the better than bullion paste but I'd check the sodium levels first.

 

[chopsaw]

try using better than bouillon instead.

That's an interesting idea , and bet it adds great flavor . We've been using it a lot lately . I just used it to make a sauce in the chuck flat thread I posted .
We buy the low sodium version . If using as a binder for rub , I would use a low salt / no salt rub .
I like the idea . Beef base and black pepper . I'll be doing this .
Thanks for posting .

 

[smokininidaho]

Wife will also use this when cooking a chuck roast on the stove in her cast iron pot. Just coat both sides before cooking, always comes out great.