Sticking agent for ribs

[koko1]

Do most of y'all use mustard? I have always used mustard until my last rack and I decided to not put anything on them before I applied the rub. It turned out better IMO. It seems when I use mustard and then wrap them overnight while in the fridge they get real soggy sorta. In turn the bark on the ribs tend to take a little longer to form especially if doing baby backs on a 221. What's y'all's opinion and what do you prefer?

 

[Bludawg]

I use nothing, season salt, little dusting of rub, smoke & fire

 

[cowgirl]

I like to use bacon drippings. :-D

 

[LMAJ]

I take them out of the fridge, light the cooker, throw on the rub, and toss them on the pit when it gets to temp.

 

[Is It Ready Yet?]

Depends on the rub I am using.

 

[Limp Brisket]

Peanut oil.

 

[BobM]

Recently, I've been using yellow mustard. I've also used peanut oil and nothing, it all works good.
I rub my ribs right before I put them on the cooker, not the night before. They sit for about an hour before going on.

 

[Zin]

Kosher salt, fresh cracked black pepper, cumin and granulated garlic its heaven.

 

[bamboo]

A little Olive oil

 

[El Ropo]

Zesty Italian dressing. It's cheap

 

[Callahan-que]

I don't see any need really to use mustard or oil to get rub to stick to meat. I don't use anything and I don't have a problem with rub falling off.

 

[BigBellyBBQ]

I don't see any need really to use mustard or oil to get rub to stick to meat. I don't use anything and I don't have a problem with rub falling off.

yeeeeuupp....it will sweat up and the moisture will hold..do one side and let it sit 10 minutes...then flip...add your extra brown sugar after on smoker..

 

[Gasket]

I usually use a mustard slather that has beer, cider vinegar, light brown sugar, and some of my rub in it. but, I think I might just go plain salt, pepper and a little rub next time.

 

[ssbbqguy]

Good old fruit juice is my main reach for. Know some that use steak sauce, oil and mustard. That's one reason I use juices, to be different and to add a different hint of flavor. Steve

 

[Clayfish]

I put the rub on the meat while firing up and put it in the smoker when at temp, simple.

 

[Grizzly6]

I mostly use the cheap mustard and then rub right before I place them on the drum. I sometimes let them sit for about 30 minutes prior to cooking. I would not let them sit overnight with the mustard on them.

I like the ideas in this thread and might try them soon.

Thanks for the idea's.

 

[HankB]

Peanut oil.

Peanut oil here too.

 

[Big slick]

Olive oil.

 

[RayCT]

Nothing for me, I just apply the rub directly to the ribs.

 

[Enkidu]

Olive Oil.