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Looking for the perfect Brisket Rub to pair with your favorite beef brisket recipes? You've found it! My brisket seasoning comes together in minutes using common spices. Slather it on your brisket and enjoy incredible flavor in every bite! It's the only brisket seasoning you'll ever need!
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Brisket Seasoning
If there's one thing I can never get enough of, it's beef brisket. I love making smoked brisket, slow-cooker brisket, and even Instant Pot brisket at home, and find the best way to season it is to use a mix of simple, but flavorful common kitchen spices.
My recipe for beef brisket seasoning is perfect for an 11-pound cut of brisket. It's a great choice for feeding a crowd, or for enjoying plenty of leftovers! Pair it with a fat or butter rub, and it's even better.
Let me show you how to make brisket rub, when to season brisket, and even share some of my favorite brisket recipes with you. You'll want to use this brisket seasoning for all of them!
Brisket Rub Recipe Ingredients
- Coarse Salt: You can use coarse sea salt flakes or kosher salt, but avoid table salt. Coarser salts like these offer much better flavor.
- Black Pepper: I like to use freshly cracked black pepper, but any black pepper will do.
- Smoked Paprika: I recommend you look for smoked paprika, not sweet or hot paprika. But, if you only have another variety on hand, that's okay! You can use those instead.
- Garlic Powder: Using garlic powder in a rub enables you to get that garlicky flavor that goes with everything, without the need for fresh garlic, which would burn.
How to Make Brisket Seasoning
- Combine pepper, salt, paprika, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Whisk well to combine the seasoning completely.
- Evenly sprinkle the seasoning over the brisket and rub it in with your fingers until every part of the brisket is coated. Be generous with your rub for the best flavor.
- Store any leftover brisket rub in an airtight container such as a jar. I recommend labeling the jar so you don't forget what's in it!
This rib also works really well on pork and chicken. I love it with 3-2-1 Ribs and Slow Cooker Chicken Legs.
When to Season Brisket
Season brisket generously with the dry rub immediately before cooking in it. There is no need to let the brisket marinate in the seasoning. Just make sure you evenly distribute the brisket seasoning so it covers every part of the meat completely.
For even greater flavor, try pairing beef brisket rub with a beef fat, like wagyu tallow. If you want to give that a try, apply the tallow first, then the rub.
Dry Rub Brisket FAQ
Simple seasonings are perfect for complementing beef brisket, so use a simple mixture of coarse salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. By keeping it simple, you will bring out the best flavor of the beef without overwhelming it.
Add dry rub to brisket right before cooking, and it will work out perfectly. However, you can also leave it on the meat for up to 24 hours beforehand in the refrigerator. Instead of adding all of the seasoning at once, however, I recommend salting your beef brisket overnight before adding the rest of the seasoning.
The right seasoning for brisket is the best way to add flavor to a beef brisket, but you also want to be sure to cook it correctly. Follow my recipes for brisket listed below, or for a quick link, visit my smoked brisket recipe.
What's the difference between dry rub and wet rub?
Wet rubs use a liquid base, such as olive oil, vinegar, or beer. The beef draws in the moisture and the seasonings. Dry rubs, on the other hand, only use dry seasonings and no liquid. Dry rubs create a flavorful crust on the beef without adding any extra moisture.
Wet rubs are better for slow cooked beef, such as beef short ribs. On the other hand, dry rubs are perfect for brisket. If you want to pair your brisket with a sauce when it's done cooking, try my homemade sweet BBQ or Carolina BBQ Sauce.
How to Store Beef Brisket Seasoning
Store homemade brisket seasoning in an airtight container, such as a spice jar. Brisket rub has an indefinite shelf life, but is best used within 6 months of mixing it. Give it a good mix whenever you use it again.
Easy Seasoning Recipes
Seasoning for Brisket
If you're looking for the best brisket seasoning for smoking or even slow-cooking, this is the recipe for you. I have been making it for years and refining it every step of the way to perfection. Leave a comment and a rating below to let me know what you think!
Brisket Rub Recipe
Equipment
- Fork or whisk
Ingredients
- ½ cup black pepper - coarse, freshly cracked
- ¼ cup sea salt
- ¼ cup paprika
- 2 Tablespoons garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine black pepper, sea salt, paprika, and garlic powder in a small bowl.½ cup black pepper,¼ cup sea salt,¼ cup paprika,2 Tablespoons garlic powder
- Mix the seasoning using a whisk or fork until fully combined. Evenly distribute it on your beef brisket, using your hands to rub the seasoning into the meat. Cook as directed following my smoked brisket recipe if desired.
Notes
- This rub is enough to season an 11-pound brisket. Adjust the measurements as necessary for your brisket. What's important is that you give it a generous coating of seasoning all over the meat.
- Brisket seasoning will last indefinitely when stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry location such as your pantry with your other spices. Give it a mix before using it again.
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