I've been watching Pitmasters and have noticed they aren't using mustard with their rubs. I have always used mustard along with rubbing pork and beef (with good success). What are the pros and cons of both techniques???
The mustard doesn't add flavor but it really keeps moisture inside the bird.
+1I tried mustard once. Since it wasn't adding anything to the meat, just making the rub stick, I never bothered with it again. My rub sticks real well to the moist meat every time, so I just bypass a messy step.
Gary
In place of mustard light rub of a neutral flavored cooking oil will help rubs "stick" better if your having that issue.You won't catch me using mustard on anything ever. Yuck! Some people claim you can't taste it but I can. I'm open to other alternatives that help the rub bond with the meat without the unpleasant flavor addition.