Brisket & BBQ

Paula Deen's TX Rub

The workhorse brisket rub. Makes less than you think - double it.

Paula Deen's TX Rub — illustration
Illustration — a stand-in until there's a photo of the real thing.

Source Adapted from Paula Deen

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons salt (I add in some Lawry's Season Salt)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (use brown or maple)
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1 crushed bay leaf

Method

  1. Combine everything and mix well.
  2. Coat the brisket generously before smoking.

Notes

  • I sometimes double up on the rub - this doesn't make much.