This Homemade Smoked Brisket Rub Recipe is the key to creating the perfect smoked brisket. This homemade rub will give your brisket a beautiful bark with a ton of flavor.
Combine: Combine coarse salt, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, chili powder, and dry mustard powder in a small bowl or jar. Stir with a whisk or fork to combine.
Use: Use the brisket rub immediately, or store in an airtight jar or a Ziploc bag in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.
Notes
Use the freshest ingredients possible. Spices lose their flavor about nine months after being opened.
Double or triple the recipe, so you have lots of rub for the next time you need it.
Coat the brisket with the rub and let it sit for at least 8 hours before smoking.
The longer you let the rub sit on the meat, the more flavor it will have.