What is the Best Store Bought Brisket Rub?

[MileHighSmoker]

I was shocked to realize that so many brethren either compete with store bought rubs, or a semi doctored rub when reading that recent thread. So I would like to know what store bought rub everyone thinks is the best for brisket in its un-doctored format? I have played with making my own but if there is a magic brisket dust out there I am more than willing to try that approach.

If someone wants to throw in a good variety of the top suggestions we can maybe even get wild and make a poll out of the choices.

 

[Westexbbq]

The consensus will very likely be very diverse.
I have used the variations of Texas BBQ rub over the years and also some of the blends from Obie Q, not to mention Willy B's.
In a pinch or if the larder is low, home made works pretty well too, not to mention just basic salt and pepper.

 

[Plowboy]

Hard to beat Head Country.

 

[Ron_L]

Montreal Steak Seasoning (and the Sam's clone, Canadian Steak Seasoning)

BTW, they've never heard of either in Montreal

 

[FatDaddy]

I like Gordons grub rub, or Bills season all. if i have neither which is rare ill hit it with salt pepper garlic powder

 

[Jeremiah]

I'll put my vote in for Texas BBQ Rub although I can't honestly say that I've tried a whole lot of commercially available rubs.

 

[JamesB]

Texas BBQ Rub is good as well as any of the Dizzy Pig Rubs...

 

[thirdeye]

Damn, you had to put "store bought" in the question......Well this should be an interesting thread, just from the huge variety of rubs out there. For reference, I am pretty simple when it comes to beef rubs. Salt, pepper and granulated garlic is all I really need. Also, I like to make my own rubs. I have some Canadian rub recipes that I like.

Back to your question ..... I like Rudy's rub, it is very peppery. To it, I like to add sea salt. Thillin recently turned me on to some Kreuz rub, basically a mixture of salt and pepper + ??? I have not tried it yet. I have store bought Montreal (Canadian) rub on hand, and Chris sent me a beta sample of Dizzy Pig "Raising The Steaks" which has a Canadian Flair. I like all of them. DP stuff is very, very fresh. A big plus.

 

[Dustaway]

I like Texas BBQ Rub, Harlie's, Head Country, Spicewines Heifer.

my nickles worth Oh and on chicken Yard Bird Rub

 

[Markbb]

Rubs

I like to use Head Country and I doctor alittle with coffee, but I only use this on the Brisket and Butts, I use another blend for ribs....

 

[adventurelarry]

I like the Dizzy Pig Cowlick and Raising the Steaks on Brisket as a rub.

--Larry

 

[The_Kapn]

Simple,

HomeBBQ.com!!!!!!

TIM

 

[WineMaster]

Simple,

HomeBBQ.com!!!!!!

TIM

Cant argue with that!!!!

 

[BBQ_Mayor]

Head Country and Home BBQ.com both great rubs. I have also used Texas BBQ Rub.

 

[peculiarmike]

I use Happy Holla. Ed Roith's rub. If you are familiar with KCBS you are familiar with Ed.

 

[scottyd]

Salt and pepper why get to crazy!

 

[MileHighSmoker]

Thanks guys that gives me an idea of some proven brands to look for in the stores

 

[Norcoredneck]

Is Head Country available in grocery stores?

 

[JD McGee]

I'm trying John Henry's Texas Brisket Rub (http://www.johnhenrysfoodproducts.com/Description.asp?prod_id=96)
this weekend...the folks at Dizzy Pig (Chris) swear by their "Cow Lick" (http://www.dizzypigbbq.com/HTMLrubs/cowlick.html). I was gonna use the "Cow Lick" but can't find it any where locally. Guess I'll have to order in on line and try it on my next one.

JD

 

[MileHighSmoker]

Is there any 1 rub that people know has won more ribbons or trophies?