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Mustard on ribs etc...

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edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
I see on a lot of recipes, to rub ribs, boston butts etc in mustard first, before any dry rub. [p]I am just curious what is the purpose for this? [p]Thanks for the help!
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  • Wardster
    Wardster Posts: 1,006
    bsfd806,
    It helps form a crust... gives the rub something to hold onto. Some say the vinegar helps tenderize the meat too. I do it both ways. However, there is no mustard taste whatsoever when done cooking.
    Apollo Beach, FL
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,965
    bsfd806,
    makes good bark, and you can get a lot more rub on with mustard. i always use mustard on butts, but on ribs its 50/50
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • Essex County
    Essex County Posts: 991
    bsfd806,
    The mustard thing was one of my biggest revelations in bbq. I hate yellow mustard and didn't do the smear for the first two or three butt/rib cooks. Then I decided to give it a try and it makes a big difference for all the reasons mentioned below: bark, holds the rub, tenderizes. And there really is no residual mustard flavor. Do it![p]Paul

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  • bsfd806
    bsfd806 Posts: 24
    Thanks for the help...[p]I was hesitant before using it!![p]I'll definately give it a try this weekend!
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