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ribs; to mustard or not to mustard??
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Eggwardo
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Howdy all! So my ribs, I like the taste of 'em with my rub. But I was thinking about how so many people always slather the mustard onto theirs prior to putting them on; does this add to meat tenderness or anything? Is it a taste additive? I don't like mustard straight up, but if it doesn't add too much taste but a world of juiciness to the end result, I'd be game. Just wondering, I'm doing a batch this weekend maybe and have been thinking about trying something new, after all, variety is the spice of life. thanks all!
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I did half and half one time and no one could tell the difference so now I skip it and just do a rub
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I believe people (myself included) use mustard to help keep the rub on. I do not believe it adds any taste or tenderness.
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Mustard is for Hotdogs and Turkey Sandwhiches.
I've never had any issues with Rub not sticking to the meat, on any meat Ive ever cooked. I've never used mustard or anything else besides dry rub on Q prior to smoking it. -
I may be wrong, but I think using mustard is more popular in the Eastern U.S. I have never used it, but I've read that it doesn't add any mustard taste.
I use worcestershire sauce. Dry rub would tend not to stick, so mustard and worcestershire help the rub stick to the meat. I make a paste out of the worcestershire and rub and then put it on.__________________________________________Dripping Springs, Texas.Just west of Austintatious -
I've done it both ways. The mustard does help hold the rub on and adds a little moisture. You really can't taste the mustard once it has set overnight. If I have time I'll do it, but it's not a deal/meal breaker.Food & Fire - The carnivorous ramblings of a gluten-free grill geek.
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after using mustard and not noticing any difference whatsoever I stopped using it, seems like a waste of perfectly good mustard I agree with Bacchus, mustard is for hot dogs not ribs
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Try it yourself. Do half a rack with mustard and the other half without.
Can you tell any difference?
Which did you prefer.
Spacey -
Just rub, It is called rub because you rub it in. No mustard.Fred V. Smyrna,Ga.
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I mustard my ribs. Helps hold the rub and creates a better bark. Try with & w/o and you make the call.
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LOL Just my way of doing it at home. I heard the vinegar starts to break down the fat. Helps hold the rub on. Adds no flavor. Just an opinion, gives a better bark. Any way you get good ribs is great in my book.
Mike -
What he said. Except the turkey sandwich part...
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
A lot of people say it holds the rub on better. I've never had a problem with just putting the rub on my ribs. It seems to soak it in with no problem. I always thought it made the ribs taste better but I can't tell the difference.
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I agree Mike, whatever works keep doing it
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I cooked 2 pork butts, side by side, one with yeller mustard and the other without. The consensus here (local 'coons) favored no mustard. 8 - ) Thay said, I have nothing against mustard, and if you've never tried racks of lamb ribs slathered with the Country Dijon variety, you're missing out on a real treat!
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It depends on how lazy the dog feels that day. But 90% of the time I use mustard.
Lazydog -
i like the mustard, i put as much rub on that will stick, then work in the mustard, and then i put a different rub lightly over it, usually a hotter rub. seems to get more bark with the extra rub and mustard.fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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Would those be Pearl hot dogs?
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those will be next week
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I always use mustard. I can load the rub on and it all sticks.
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:laugh: -RP
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2-3 aprons each fest. Chubby actually counted one time.
Mike -
I will have tp agree with Fishlessman, I have done both and prefer the bark on th emustard ones. That is not to say they weren't both great! It's all about how you likem!
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But 'Loney is KING! :laugh: :P
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King Of Krap! :woohoo: :woohoo:
Mike
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