Mustard or not

No, it's not necessary. Some do, some don't. It's all personal preference. Whatever works for you

I always put mustard on, then the rub...just something I have always done with ribs, brisket, and butts. Not sure if it makes a difference or not to be honest with you...I bet it is personal preference more then anything...

I knew a couple guys at comps once that liked to play with mustard.

Some local folks feel that it helps rub stick.

Some folks like to mix apple juice and make a paste.

I've found that butts get wet on their own and you can pack lots of rub on them.

I have never heard of a reason that would make me do it,and the co-cook forbids it,but if you have a jar to get rid of,and you don't mind washing up one more time,I don't know that it hurts anything.

I guess it falls under whatever floats your boat.

Just my $0.02

I have read and heard that mustard seals and moistens the meat. The vinegars in it interact with the enzymes of the meat.

Dale

I am a Mustard guy.... Not sure if I really need it, but I have always done it so why stop?

Mica

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Originally posted by Tom:
I've found that butts get wet on their own and you can pack lots of rub on them.

Tom -- I think a little Imodium AD will cure that problem!

Sorry, couldn't resist...

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Originally posted by Wheelz:
Tom -- I think a little Imodium AD will cure that problem!

Now that's funny right there...I don't care who ya are!! - Larry.

As for the mustard...I like to do it on my briskets. Will usually mix it up with some rub and horseradish and paste it on.

I don't tend to mustard butts - usually just brine and rub instead, but that is just personal preference...I'm like mlesser, but in the opposite - just the way I've always done it.

Yep,that's funny.

There is a guy from La that makes ButtPaste, for the LSU football team, and all the big box stores carry it.

Whatta ya think?

I think I have needed some butt paste now and then.

I have included yellow and brown mustard in my injections of butts. It takes all kinds...

Finished my 2nd butt yesterday.Did'nt use mustard and it came out perfect .Moist great bark and tasted fantastic.I had many compliments.I don't think I'll use mustard it seems like a waste of time Later,Ray