Description
Smoky BBQ Brisket Rub brings Texas-style flavor to backyard grilling magic. Spice blends combine brown sugar, paprika, and secret ingredients for mouthwatering meat perfection you’ll crave at every cookout.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 2 tbsps smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Spice Fusion: Whisk brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and mustard powder into a harmonious, evenly blended seasoning mixture that promises intense flavor complexity.
- Meat Preparation: Thoroughly pat the brisket dry with paper towels, then generously massage the spice blend across every surface, pressing firmly to ensure deep seasoning penetration and maximum flavor infusion.
- Flavor Development: Let the seasoned brisket rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate tightly wrapped for up to 24 hours, allowing the spices to meld and intensify the meat’s natural essence.
- Culinary Technique: Choose a low-and-slow cooking method such as smoking, grilling, or oven roasting to cultivate a caramelized bark while preserving the brisket’s internal moisture and tender texture.
- Serving Perfection: After cooking, allow the brisket to rest undisturbed for 25 minutes, then slice decisively against the muscle grain to ensure each portion remains succulent and bursting with rich, developed flavors.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Pat the brisket completely dry before applying rub to guarantee maximum spice adherence and develop a perfect exterior crust.
- Spice Blend Balancing: Whisk spices thoroughly to create uniform flavor distribution, preventing clumping and ensuring every bite has consistent seasoning.
- Temperature Control: Use low and slow cooking methods between 225-250°F to break down tough muscle fibers and maintain meat’s tenderness without drying out.
- Resting Technique: Allow brisket to rest after cooking for at least 25 minutes, which lets internal juices redistribute, resulting in more succulent and flavorful meat slices.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-24 hours
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg