A good rub can change everything… but a lot of people make the same mistakes when using them.
Here are 5 of the biggest ones:
1️⃣ Using too little: Don’t be scared of seasoning. Most of it stays on the outside.
2️⃣ Putting rub on right before cooking: Give it a little time to sweat into the meat.
3️⃣ Layering too many flavors: Every rub doesn’t need to go on every cook. Sometimes simple wins.
4️⃣ Not matching the rub to the protein: Sweet on pork. Bold on beef. Balance matters.
5️⃣ Burning the rub: Too much heat can ruin great flavor fast, especially rubs with sugar.
A great rub should help the meat shine — not cover it up.
👇 What’s the #1 mistake you made when you first started using rubs?