Texas Brisket Rub for Smoking

When we think about BBQ, specifically Texas style brisket, it brings a smile to our faces. When we were kids, dad would fire up the pit for an all-nighter. When we woke up the next morning, we knew it was close to being done. We could smell the brisket cooking while we were outside playing. After lunch, he pulled it off the pit to rest. Dinner was incredible and let me tell you, those were the days!

Do you remember?

Do you remember those days? Do you want to cook a brisket just like dad used to? Do you have issues creating the same bark formation that he mastered when smoking a brisket?

Well you are in luck! We have a Texas brisket rub for smoking that will build the Texas style bark you remember! Butcher BBQ Texas Bark is just that rub! It is an SPG rub with some added extras for amazing bark forming.

What Makes a Texas Brisket Rub Unique?

Texas brisket dry rubs are known for their simplicity as they primarily consist of three ingredients: salt, pepper, and garlic. Butcher BBQ Texas Bark adds a couple additional ingredients to help with that delicious bark formation. However, it really comes down to the right balance of ingredients. Butcher BBQ has put in the time to get the balance just right to create a flavorful crust!

Texas Brisket Rub for Smoking - With and Without

When we compare our Texas brisket dry rub to a brisket with only salt and pepper, well the results are noticeable. The brisket on the left is without Texas Brisket Rub for Smoking and the brisket on the right has the bark we are looking for! Butcher BBQ Texas Bark is one of the best Texas brisket rubs out there and the results speak for itself.

Texas Brisket Rub for Smoking - How to Apply

Seasoning a brisket is quite easy. After you have prepared the brisket by trimming the excess fat, hold the bottle 3-6 inches above the brisket, and apply the rub evenly. Remember not to rub your rub! I know, it is kind of weird to say, but you want to press the rub into the meat.

Now this is a large piece of meat, so do not skimp here. You can apply a liberal amount of Texas brisket dry rub to your brisket, just make sure you distributed as evenly as possible.

Smoker Prep and Smoke the Brisket

Your pit should be between 225-250 degrees at the grate for low and slow. If you want to cook it hot and fast, adjust your grate temp to 325-350 degrees. We prefer low and slow cooking approach for new pitmasters. If you cook it hot and fast, the flat can dry out and become very dry and tough. Plan to monitor a low and slow cook for 12-18 hours, depending on the size of your brisket.

In Conclusion

A Texas Brisket Rub for Smoking is your secret weapon for amazing bark on an amazing brisket! It captures the essence of Texas—bold, simple, and flavorful. The key is in simplicity, so do not over think it! Fire up your smoker, add some Texas Brisket Rub for Smoking and let your brisket speak for itself.

We also suggest reading our blog post on “How to Smoke a Brisket”.