World Flavors Cookbook

Texas-Style Dry Rub

Simple Texas brisket rub of only coarse salt and black pepper — the ‘dalmatian rub’ that lets the beef flavor shine through the smoke.

Cuisine: United States

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup coarse kosher salt
• 1/2 cup coarsely ground black pepper
• Optional: 2 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp paprika (for Central TX style)

Instructions

1. Mix salt and pepper together.
2. That’s it for traditional East Texas style.
3. Apply very generously to all surfaces of brisket 1-2 hours before smoking.
4. The pepper-salt crust forms the bark during the long smoke.