Brisket needs a barbecue marinade to do it justice. These award-winning spices are up to the task. Find your new favorite dry-grill marinade with our guide to the best brisket marinades.
Are there grilled meats like brisket?
For me it is the iconic smoked roast.
Sure, the ribs and boston butt are amazing, but the breast… The breast is perfect.
And for that reason, I don’t think anyone is allowed to advertise themselves as a true pitmaster or grill fanatic until they find a brisket recipe.
At a Glance: The Brisket Seasonings We’re About to See
- John Henry’s Brisket Rub
- Smofried BBQ Rub Briskett
- Two Gringo’s Chupacabra Brisket Magic
- Kosmos Q Cow Cover BBQ Rub
- Big Bull’s Texas Brisket Relish by Obie-Cue’s
The key to a good smoked chest is not only the choice of meat or wood, but also the choice of spices.
And then we come to the fried potatoes.
Many people make their own homemade breast marinades, but sometimes they can be time-consuming and also easy to mess up.
Too much salt, pepper, spices… we all know that. Nobody wants to spend hours smoking the perfect brisket only to have it ruined by bad barbecue rub.
A good store-bought brisket marinade is also a great way to ditch all of that and go straight to a reliable mix that’s easy to use and delicious.
This is the best way to ensure beautiful flavors while saving a lot of time in the long run.
So, here’s my pick of the best store-bought chest condiments.
John Henry’s Brisket Rub
If the name sounds familiar, you’ve probably seen the John Henry brand name on many good barbecue marinades.
Synonymous with barbecue, they offer an incredible amount of rubs for a variety of different meats.
John Henry knows what he’s doing, and nowhere does that look better than with his Texas Brisket Rub.
The spice has a nice nutty flavor that comes out best when you also pair your chest with pecan wood chunks when grilling.
What I love about pecan is that while it’s a very unique flavor, almost everyone I know loves it, making it a great crowd pleaser.
The walnut is combined with paprika to give it an authentic taste. It’s a combination that doesn’t seem like it should work, but it does. Or boy does that work?
It all adds a subtle sweet flavor to the massage with pepper to give it a bit of warmth and smokiness.
John Henry’s opinion is that this can be used with any cut of beef, but it works best with brisket. The seasoning helps preserve the juices, allowing them to work their way through the meat as the cut simmers for hours.
Smofried BBQ Rub Brisket
The special thing about this massage is the cocoa powder. Ha, I said cocoa powder.
The cocoa adds an extra intensity to the brisket that’s completely unlike anything else on this list.
It may seem like it’s not supposed to work, but it works with the enzymes in the meat to create extra layers of caramelization.
In addition, the dressing contains a great blend of salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and ground celery for a unique and fresh brisket powder.
Two Gringo’s Chupacabra Brisket Magic
Calling yourself “chest magic” might be a claim, so can 2 gringos back up the bravery with a killer chest massage?
The good news is that they certainly can, and then some.
This dressing contains many ingredients that all combine together to create a rich flavor profile. It has spicy notes and doesn’t make it taste too salty(a technical flaw with poor quality rubs).
It’s a nice mix of hot peppers combined with brown sugar for a great sweet flavor that comes out with hours of simmering and slow cooking.
This can also be used with other meats, not just beef, such as beef. B. Pork tenderloin.
I’m a brisket fanatic though, and for best results & you look no further than applying a thick layer of this to your BBQ brisket.
Kosmos Q Cow Cover BBQ Rub
Kosmo Q has long been known for their competition quality dressings and the Cow Cover BBQ Dressing embodies their mastery of slow, low cooking.
This is an award-winning brisket marinade that gives YOU a brisket worthy of the pros.
In truth, this is intended as a more general beef seasoning, but it does a nice job, especially on brisket.
This massage is made from fresh ingredients and has a delicately balanced flavor that ticks all the boxes.
The set is available in different heat levels, making it suitable for both pepper phobias and spice fanatics.
Overall, it’s a versatile dressing that stays true to its origins as a traditional barbecue dressing.
Big Bull’s Texas Brisket Relish by Obie-Cue’s
Texas brisket is one of the traditional sizes, so when it comes to cuts of beef, the simpler the better.
And that’s where this stripped-down spice comes in.
It’s simple in its recipe, and that’s perfect for Texas Brisket as we can let its natural flavors shine through without risking overpowering it.
It’s just salt, garlic, herbs, and chili, but the combination of them works perfectly.
Combined, you get a simple massage that even southern masters would be proud of. It stays on the right side of smokiness and spice without initially veering into “salty” territory, while delivering a nice rind that will make HER look like a pro.
Writer & content creator. BBQ fanatic!
