This homemade beef brisket rub blends smoky, sweet, and savory flavors into one easy mix that creates a rich crust and mouthwatering BBQ flavor every time.
Why This Brisket Rub Works
- Flavor: This dry rub for brisket delivers bold BBQ flavor that is sweet, smoky, savory, and peppery with rich, slow smoked taste in every bite.
- Skill: This beginner friendly brisket rub comes together in minutes with simple pantry spices, making it an easy and budget friendly way to boost BBQ flavor.
- Tools: Measuring spoons and a bowl are all you need to mix plus a jar to store this easy homemade brisket rub and keep it recipe ready!
- Serving: One batch makes about 3 cups, enough for several future recipes. Use it on smoked, slow cooker, or oven baked beef brisket. It even tastes great on burgers and ribs.
What’s in Beef Brisket Rub?
- Brown Sugar: Brown sugar creates a glazed, caramelized crust with rich flavor. Dark brown sugar adds a slightly molasses kissed flavor.
- Kosher and Seasoning Salt: Kosher seasons the beef and enhances its natural flavor while seasoning salt adds extra savory depth with a more seasoned BBQ flavor.
- Paprika: Paprika adds color and mild sweetness. Use smoked paprika for a deeper smoky edge.
- Pepper: Adds bold, sharp flavor and a coarse texture that helps build that bark style crust on the brisket.
- Chili, Onion and Garlic Powder: Chili powder adds a gentle warmth, while garlic powder deepens the savory richness and onion powder brings a soft, sweet savory balance to meats and vegetables.
- Variations: This versatile recipe can be adjusted to your menu or dietary needs.
- For a more Texas style flavor, increase the black pepper and reduce sugar slightly.
- A dash of cayenne or chipotle powder will add that hot kick.
- For low sodium diets, reduce the seasoning salt to taste first and then the kosher salt.
How to Make Brisket Rub
- Whisk all the ingredients together in a bowl (full recipe below).
- Store in a container with a tight fitting lid. A glass mason jar is the best way to see how much is left (and for shaking before using!)
Keep This Seasoning Fresh
- Add brisket rub to a sealed, glass jar because it keeps moisture out and you can easily see how much you have left. A zippered bag also works well.
- Best stored in a cool and dark place and used within 6 months, but it will last up to 2 years.
- Give it a solid shake before using to break up any clumps that may have formed during storage and distribute the spices evenly.
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Beef Brisket Rub
Mix up this easy brisket rub in 5 minutes with pantry spices for a big-batch seasoning you can use on smoked, roasted, or slow-cooker brisket.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup kosher salt
- ⅓ cup seasoned salt Hy's brand, or your favorite seasoned salt
- ⅓ cup paprika
- ⅓ cup chili powder
- ⅓ cup black pepper
- 1½ Tablespoons garlic powder
- 1½ Tablespoons onion powder
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, kosher salt, seasoned salt, paprika, chili powder, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder thoroughly.
- Store in a mason jar with a lid, or any sealed airtight container.
Notes
- Serving size is 1 Tablespoon.
- Entire recipe makes about 3 cups of seasoning.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 30 | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1994mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 866IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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Perfect rub for all things smoked. Candace’s husband