Sugar in brisket rub?

[horizonsmkr]

Ive done briskets in the past with 50/50 salt/pepper rub. They turned out great in my opinion. I’ve also ready some sugar (sugar in the raw) can help with getting good bark on the brisket. Any tips? Is 2 parts salt/ 2 parts pepper/ one part sugar in the raw a good idea for rub?

Also, should I put rub right on the meat or coat with a binder first like worchestire?

 

[chilerelleno]

No sugar in my beef rubs, maybe in a sauce.

 

[phatbac]

I sometimes use a sweet black pepper rub (commercial) that has brown sugar in it. often times with beef esp brisket i will use Worcestershire sauce and black pepper and some garlic powder. leave out the salt, the Worcestershire is salt in liquid form. if you want to use garlic powder or an herb for your beef Worcestershire is a good binder. let it soak overnight with your dry ingredients. Don't over complicate things though, beef tastes great all by itself!

Happy Smoking,
phatbac (Aaron)

 

[gmc2003]

No sugar in my rubs except when I'm making it for pork shots. Just a simple SPOG.

Chris