so what are the best rubs and marinades everyone has used for steaks, hamburgers, chicken, etc.? is there a good book about rubs and marinades?
As a youngster i used about a 50/50 blend of Lowery's seasong salt and garlic powder. In the last year or so I have thrown all my rubs away and gone back to what I think is the best for me. The good ole 50/50 Lowery's seasoning salt and garlic poweder. That is all.
The Link has a great rub you can order online. I used some on my first smoked brisket and first racks of ribs, and they turned out really, really well.
I'm smoking a giant brisket right now. I used 3 parts kosher salt 3 parts ground black pepper 2 parts garlic powder 2 parts chile powder 2 parts cumin 1 part paprika 1 part brown sugar 1/2 part cayenne pepper & a generous slathering of French's yellow mustard. I'll let you know how it turns out. It will be fantastic.
For things OTHER than ribs & brisket (rubs only on those items), try the offerings of Cookwell & Co.; available @ H.E.B. & Central Market. Good stuff.
