Have you ever wondered why some smoked barbecues are so very tasty? That is because the meat has been pre-treated prior to cooking by having a barbecue rub liberally applied to the surface. A rub is simply a mixture of spices chosen by the barbeque pit-master to impart additional flavor to the meat while cooking. Many barbecue chefs think of a rub as a "dry marinade". The purpose of a marinade is to add flavor to the meat. A rub does the same thing.
The basic spices used in a rub are sugar, salt, pepper (both black and cayenne), chili powder, onion powder, and granulated garlic, paprika. There are many recipes for barbecue rubs all over the web or in every barbecue cookbook. Experiment with the various recipes until you find one you like.
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Another of the secrets to making delicious barbecue is that the same rub should not be used for every type of meat. Certain rubs are better for pork shoulder, pork ribs, chicken, and beef brisket. Again, keep trying various recipes and blends until you find one that you like. Also, rubs can be purchased commercially, pre-made and ready to apply.
The best way to apply a barbecue rub is with the type of shaker jars that are found at Italian restaurants and Pizza places, and used to sprinkle crushed red pepper or grated cheese. Usually, the meat is moistened either with vegetable oil or cooking spray to help the rub adhere to the surface of the meat.
First, the meat is given a nice massage with the oil, and then the rub is sprinkled liberally from the shaker onto the meat. The rub is then pushed into, or rubbed into the meat using the hands. A good practice is to wrap the meat tightly in some plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours prior to cooking to really set the rub to the meat.
Using a barbecue rub is one great way to impart more flavors to your smoked barbecue. Please do not be afraid to experiment with the rubs that you use by varying the amount of this spice or that spice. Just use whichever rub tastes best to you. It is your barbecue. Information on barbecue rubs can be found in many locations on the World Wide Web or at the local library.
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