Favorite Brisket Dry Rub Recipes

Here are a couple of truly great Brisket Rub recipes that won't steer (as in bull) you wrong. Start with one of these, and then make adjustments to the ingredient amounts the next time to create your own special dry rub recipe.


Texas Style Brisket Rub

1/2 cup paprika
1/4 cup black pepper, coarsly ground
3 tablespoons Homemade Chili Powder
2 tablespoons canning salt
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground red pepper (or more, to taste)


Combine all the ingredients in an airtight container. Store in the fridge or freezer if not used within a month.


Basic Rub for Basically Fantastic Beef Brisket

3 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons black pepper
2 tablespoons tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon mild chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin