Rub Overnight

[shawnmaloney01]

Is it ok to put rub on and out in fridge overnight before cooking? That way can save time and not get up as early.

 

[smokinbill1638]

I usually rub my butt the night before. Wait..... pork butt! I don't use rubs with a lot of salt though.

 

[kruizer]

Yes you can. I do it all the time. It is called dry brining or marinating

 

[chilerelleno]

I prefer to rub the night before if possible.
Let's the salt in the rub brine into the meat.
With Butts I unwrap in the morning and add another coating of rub, makes an incredible bark.

 

[PorkBones]

I prefer to rub the night before if possible.
Let's the salt in the rub brine into the meat.
With Butts I unwrap in the morning and add another coating of rub, makes an incredible bark.

Same here. I always rub the night before and add more before it heads to the smoker. I do it with ribs and brisket too.

 

[sandyut]

same, night before lets it soak in and day of easier.

 

[minden man]

Me too. I apply rub to ribs and put in fridge overnight when time allows, and then get to room temp before smoking. Ratio wise, my rub does not have a ton of salt or sugar in it, so adding a fresh layer of rub after pulling out of smoker really brightens up the flavor.