I am new to this and have a quick question.
How do you apply your rub and how much do you use. I am using the cookshack rib rub right from the container...
Mike
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I'm no expert,but I have cooked with a few.
If you think about it,the meat to bone ratio might be much less than on large chunks of meat.
Thus,a light ,even sprinkling,on each side,usually works.
If you are using much sugar,that is an extra layer.
Most cooks put it on about an hr before they go on the pit.
Much earlier,may cause them to cure and give you a hammy taste.
This allows them to get wet and the rub to stick,well.
Be careful,if you are using injected slabs,how much salt you add in your rub.
If you think about it,the meat to bone ratio might be much less than on large chunks of meat.
Thus,a light ,even sprinkling,on each side,usually works.
If you are using much sugar,that is an extra layer.
Most cooks put it on about an hr before they go on the pit.
Much earlier,may cause them to cure and give you a hammy taste.
This allows them to get wet and the rub to stick,well.
Be careful,if you are using injected slabs,how much salt you add in your rub.
Well, it depends.
You have to decide. There is too much variation in the taste of rubs as well as the granule size and your smoking method, it's impossible to tell.
The BEST way, take say three racks. Weigh some rub and put a set amount on each one. Compare them for taste.
Oh, and realize that taste will tend to cook out.
My advice?
Sprinkle some on about an hour before you smoke. Then about an hour before you finish, sprinkle a little bit more on them.
Works for us
You have to decide. There is too much variation in the taste of rubs as well as the granule size and your smoking method, it's impossible to tell.
The BEST way, take say three racks. Weigh some rub and put a set amount on each one. Compare them for taste.
Oh, and realize that taste will tend to cook out.
My advice?
Sprinkle some on about an hour before you smoke. Then about an hour before you finish, sprinkle a little bit more on them.
Works for us