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    Brisket Rub Recipe

    Published: Sep 3, 2022 Modified: Nov 23, 2022 by Isabel Laessig

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    My Brisket Rub recipe is the perfect blend of spices for pairing with your favorite beef brisket recipes! Mix it together in minutes using common ingredients, then slather it on your beef brisket and enjoy the incredible flavor it gives. This is the only seasoning for brisket you will ever need!

    Smoked brisket with rub in a white bowl
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    • Best Brisket Rub
    • Beef Brisket Rub Ingredients
    • How to Make Rub for Brisket
    • How to Apply Dry Rub to Brisket
    • What's the difference between a dry rub and a wet rub?
    • Brisket Rub FAQs
    • How to Store Brisket Seasoning
    • Best Brisket Recipes
    • Beef Rub Recipes
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    Best Brisket Rub

    My family and I are big fans of beef brisket recipes! I love making smoked brisket, slow-cooker brisket, and even Instant Pot brisket at home. I find the best way to season brisket is to use a mix of simple but flavorful spices you likely already have in your kitchen pantry.

    This beef brisket seasoning recipe is perfect for up to an 11-pound cut of brisket, making it a great choice for feeding a crowd or having plenty of leftovers. It's jam-packed with flavor, especially when paired with a nice slathering of beef fat if you're smoking a brisket.

    I will show you how to make brisket rub, when to apply it, and even share some of my best brisket recipes with you!

    Sliced brisket on a serving board with a small bowl of brisket rub

    Beef Brisket Rub Ingredients

    • Coarse salt and pepper
    • Paprika
    • Garlic powder
    Brisket rub ingredients in a wood bowl

    How to Make Rub for Brisket

    1. Combine pepper, salt, paprika, and garlic powder in a large bowl, and whisk well.
    2. Pour the rub over the brisket and rub it on, until every part of the brisket is coated.
    3. Store any leftover brisket rub in an airtight container such as a jar.
    pouring seasoning onto brisket

    How to Apply Dry Rub to Brisket

    Apply dry brisket rub generously to the beef brisket immediately before cooking it. You do not need to let it sit for any amount of time beforehand. Pour the rub over the entire brisket, rubbing it on until every outer portion of the brisket is coated completely.

    I like to pair beef brisket rub with a beef fat like wagyu tallow when I'm smoking beef brisket. If you're using this method, apply the tallow first, then the rub.

    patting the seasoning onto brisket

    What's the difference between a dry rub and a wet rub?

    Dry rubs create a flavorful crust on the beef and do not create any extra moisture. Dry rubs are a great choice for searing on the grill or in the smoker. Wet rubs are better for slow-cooked beef, such as a beef short ribs recipe, as they use a liquid base such as olive oil, vinegar, or even beer, and the beef draws in the moisture.

    brisket sliced on a cutting board

    Brisket Rub FAQs

    What is the best rub for a beef brisket?

    The best rub for beef brisket is a simple mixture of coarse salt and pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. These simple seasonings make an incredible complement to beef, especially brisket!

    How long should dry rub sit on brisket?

    Dry rub can be added to the brisket right before cooking, though it can also be left on the meat for up to 24 hours beforehand in the refrigerator. Either way will work well for seasoning brisket. However, I do recommend salting your beef brisket overnight before adding the rest of the seasoning. I will season a brisket with about 3 Tablespoons of salt overnight in the refrigerator before adding the remaining seasoning right before cooking.

    How do you add flavor to a brisket?

    My brisket rub recipe is the perfect way to add flavor to a brisket. In addition to the rub, I also like to add wagyu tallow, rubbed onto the brisket before adding the seasoning. This adds so much flavor!

    How to Store Brisket Seasoning

    Store homemade brisket seasoning in an airtight container such as a jar. Brisket rub will not expire, though it is most flavorful within 6 months of mixing it. Give it a good mix whenever you use it again if making enough to store.

    Best Brisket Recipes

    • Smoked Beef Brisket
    • Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
    slices of smoked brisket on a cutting board

    Beef Rub Recipes

    • Dry Rub for Ribs - super simple and delicious with short ribs
    • Steak Rub - sweet and spicy rub
    • Prime Rib Rub - super simple 3-ingredient rub
    • Meatloaf Seasoning - perfect for keto meatloaf
    • Tri-Tip Rub Seasoning
    • Coffee Rub - bold and flavorful, perfect for grilling

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    Amazing Brisket Rub Recipe

    Learn how to make the best brisket rub recipe for all your favorite beef brisket recipes! The perfect blend of seasonings for brisket.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Seasoning
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: best brisket rub, brisket rub, brisket rub recipe
    Servings: 1 ¼ cups, a little more than
    Calories: 426kcal
    Author: Isabel Laessig

    Equipment

    • 1 small bowl

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup coarse black pepper
    • ¼ cup coarse salt
    • ¼ cup paprika
    • 2 tablespoons garlic powder

    Instructions

    • Combine pepper, salt, paprika, and garlic powder in a large bowl, and whisk well.
      ½ cup coarse black pepper, ¼ cup coarse salt, ¼ cup paprika, 2 tablespoons garlic powder
      Brisket rub ingredients in a wood bowl
    • Pour the rub over the brisket and rub it on, until every part of the brisket is coated. Store any leftover brisket rub in an airtight container such as a jar.
      patting the seasoning onto brisket

    Notes

    • Store homemade brisket seasoning in an airtight container such as a jar. Brisket rub will not expire, though it is most flavorful within 6 months of mixing it. Give it a good mix whenever you use it again, if making enough to store.
    • Smoked Beef Brisket
    • Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

    Nutrition

    Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 28345mg | Potassium: 2384mg | Fiber: 41g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 13946IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 616mg | Iron: 18mg

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    About Isabel Laessig

    Isabel Laessig, better known as Family Foodie and the founder of the Sunday Supper Movement, is passionate about food and family! She is the author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook, and makes regular television appearances to spread her mission of bringing Sunday Supper back around the family table in every home.

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