Our Favorite Dry Rub Recipes for Smoked Brisket
You'll love these dry rub recipes for smoked brisket, Texas-style. They are very easy to make, and deliver tons of flavor to ensure your pit-master fame! You can store these rubs in an air-tight container, in the refrigerator or freezer, for weeks.
Texas-Style Brisket Rub NOTE: This recipe is sufficient for a 10-12 lb./4.5-5.4 kg beef brisket. Mix together thoroughly the following: - 1/2 cup paprika
- 1/4 cup Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cumin
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1/4 cup fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 Tbsp cayenne pepper
Rub your brisket thoroughly, barbecue, and receive endless accolades.
Traditional Texas Brisket Rub
NOTE: This recipe is for a 5-6 lb./2.3-2.7 kg beef brisket. Mix together thoroughly the following: - 2 Tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp kosher salt or sea salt
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp sugar
Chuckwagon Texas Brisket Rub
NOTE: This recipe is for a 5-6 lb./2.3-2.7 kg beef brisket. Mix together thoroughly the following: - 1 tablespoon coarse salt (kosher or sea)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
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