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Butcher BBQ Steak and Brisket Rub is a savory beef rub that pairs the classic seasonings Texas pitmasters have used on brisket for decades with a steakhouse-style blend for steaks. Garlic, onion and celery seed give it a deep, savory base, and a touch of lemon oil keeps the finish bright instead of heavy.
It is made by Butcher BBQ, the competition BBQ brand behind the Original Honey Rub and a full line of injections, and comes in a 12 oz shaker bottle or a 2 lb refill bag for big cooks.
Why You'll Love It- Built for beef: savory, not sweet, so it suits brisket, steak, tri-tip and beef ribs better than a pork rub.
- Builds bark and crust: holds up through a 12-hour brisket smoke and through a hard sear in cast iron.
- Clean label: gluten-free, no MSG, made in the USA in a peanut-free facility.
- Two sizes: the 12 oz shaker for everyday grilling, the 2 lb bag for competition teams and whole-packer cooks.
Salt, sugar, garlic, onion, spices, celery seed, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, no greater than 2% silicon dioxide added to prevent caking, citric acid, extractives of turmeric for color, and lemon oil.
Gluten-free. No MSG. Made in a peanut-free facility.
How to Use It on Brisket and Steak- Brisket: trim, apply a thin binder if you like, then coat all sides evenly. Season at least an hour before the brisket goes on the smoker, or the night before for a deeper bark.
- Steak: season ribeye, strip or sirloin just before cooking, or 40 minutes ahead so the salt has time to work in. Sear hot over direct heat or in cast iron.
- Tri-tip and prime rib: coat generously, smoke or roast to temperature, then sear for crust.
- Burgers and beef ribs: season the outside of the patty or rack right before cooking.
Salt is the first ingredient, so skip any extra salt when using this rub.
Best On- Brisket and burnt ends
- Ribeye, strip, sirloin and filet
- Tri-tip, prime rib and beef ribs
- Burgers and smash burgers
- Venison, elk and other wild game
- Roasted potatoes and vegetables
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- Coat the edges of steaks as well as the broad faces for flavor throughout the slices.
- On brisket, apply an even layer and reduce extra salty rubs until you have tasted the finished combination.
Is Butcher BBQ Steak and Brisket Rub sweet?
No. There is some sugar in the blend to help with browning, but the flavor is savory and garlic-forward. If you want a sweeter beef rub, try a honey-based rub on burnt ends instead.
Does it contain MSG?
No. It contains no MSG. It does contain disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, two flavor enhancers that deepen the savory taste. They are listed on the label for anyone who avoids them.
How is it different from a salt and pepper brisket rub?
A Texas-style SPG rub is just salt, pepper and garlic. This blend adds onion, celery seed and lemon for more flavor on its own, which makes it a better fit for steaks and burgers too. For a straight SPG, see Butcher BBQ Texas Bark SPG Seasoning.
Should I inject brisket as well?
Injection is optional, but many competition cooks pair this rub with Butcher BBQ Prime Beef Brisket Injection for extra moisture and beef flavor inside the flat.
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