MSG in homemade rub

jhwhite · 03-22-2023, 11:10 AM

I’m not opposed to MSG at all. I want to add some to an SPG homemade mix but I am a little unsure how much to add. I usually add a VERY small sprinkle when I season something.

My spg is 2 parts salt, 1 part pepper, 1/2 part garlic powder.

How much msg should I add to that?

PitRow · 03-22-2023, 11:19 AM

Are you going to reduce the salt and add msg, or just add msg to the existing ratio? Given that most people find msg more "salty" than salt, unless you're trying to make the rub more salty, I would reduce the salt and replace it with a slightly lesser amount of msg and see how that does.

Itsdone · 03-22-2023, 08:46 PM

Going by your rub ratio, I would replace 1/4 salt with MSG.

SmokinAussie · 03-23-2023, 04:49 AM

It's not about a amount you add with a measure.

Combine the rub and weigh it. Add appox 1 to 1.5% MSG at a maximum.

Taste and test. That will probably be right. Best to do it in metric if you can.

Cheers!

Bill

Shiv · 03-24-2023, 04:46 AM

What is MSG?

Glutamate?

SmokinAussie · 03-24-2023, 05:25 PM

Mono Sodium Glutamate. The ultimate Umami chemical.

Smokie185 · 03-24-2023, 06:53 PM

I believe it is also known as Accent Flavor Enhancer

Schmoke · 03-25-2023, 09:14 AM

And everyone 60 years of age and up, are thinking 'Hey, I heard that stuff gives you a headache!'

LYU370 · 03-25-2023, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schmoke

And everyone 60 years of age and up, are thinking 'Hey, I heard that stuff gives you a headache!'

Nah, us old farts know better. It's all the Millennials with the made-up gluten issues that think that.

03-22-2023, 11:10 AM	#1
jhwhite Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-29-20 Location: Richmond VA Name/Nickname : Jody	MSG in homemade rub I’m not opposed to MSG at all. I want to add some to an SPG homemade mix but I am a little unsure how much to add. I usually add a VERY small sprinkle when I season something. My spg is 2 parts salt, 1 part pepper, 1/2 part garlic powder. How much msg should I add to that? __________________ Shirley 24x36, Blackstone 36", Weber Kettle 22", Weber Smoky Mountain 18"

03-22-2023, 11:19 AM	#2
PitRow is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-31-11 Location: Oregon	Are you going to reduce the salt and add msg, or just add msg to the existing ratio? Given that most people find msg more "salty" than salt, unless you're trying to make the rub more salty, I would reduce the salt and replace it with a slightly lesser amount of msg and see how that does. __________________ Mike Char-Broil Bandera \| Weber 22" Premium Kettle (Red) \| Weber 18" Kettle \| GMG Davy Crockett \| A-Maze-n smoker (original dust style)

03-23-2023, 04:49 AM	#4
SmokinAussie somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-19-09 Location: Gold Coast, Queensland! (Finally Escaped Melbourne) Name/Nickname : Bill	It's not about a amount you add with a measure. Combine the rub and weigh it. Add appox 1 to 1.5% MSG at a maximum. Taste and test. That will probably be right. Best to do it in metric if you can. Cheers! Bill __________________ A butterflies wings. About to bring down everything...

03-24-2023, 05:25 PM	#6
SmokinAussie somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-19-09 Location: Gold Coast, Queensland! (Finally Escaped Melbourne) Name/Nickname : Bill	Mono Sodium Glutamate. The ultimate Umami chemical. __________________ A butterflies wings. About to bring down everything...

03-24-2023, 06:53 PM	#7
Smokie185 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-20-16 Location: Union Grove, Alabama	I believe it is also known as Accent Flavor Enhancer __________________ Humphrey's Weekender, WSM, Weber Kettle, Camp Chef Flattop Grill, Blackstone 17 inch griddle

03-22-2023, 08:46 PM	#3
Itsdone is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-03-22 Location: Catty PA Name/Nickname : bob	Going by your rub ratio, I would replace 1/4 salt with MSG.

03-24-2023, 04:46 AM	#5
Shiv Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 11-22-21 Location: Móstoles Name/Nickname : Alfredo	What is MSG? Glutamate?

03-25-2023, 09:14 AM	#8
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