Do you use a binder to help rubs to stick to bbq?

[BKYDBBQ]

I voted sometimes because it depends on my mood and if I want to try something different. I have done side by side cooks with and without binders and have seen little to no difference.

Mosca I bet I know where the class was...

[Mosca]

Hehe. I reserve the right to take those things that make my Q better, and disregard those things that don’t.

[BKYDBBQ]

Mosca I do the same thing with all of the classes I attend. I never go expecting to radically change the way I cook, but I am looking to find some tips, hints or tweaks to what I am already doing.

[LA Pork Butt]

I usually use yellow mustard on Boston Butts because the rub goes on thicker than if it wasn’t used, and I like the bark.I occasionally use on ribs for a similar reason. I use Worcestershire on brisket and beef ribs for flavor and it keeps a little more rub on.

[Duanessmokedmeats]

On my briskets and pork butts. Helps adhere so it doesn't fall off as I am flipping. The presentation side I don't use a binder because it is facing up and brining for @20-24 hours.

[58limited]

I generally don't but occasionally I will on pork ribs - usually as a small part of the flavor profile. I don't even spritz as much as I used to.

[SheilaAnn]

My “sometimes” vote means maybe 5% of the time because a recipe specifically called for it.

[synodog]

I don’t think I’ve used a binder at all. I guess I’ve used “oil” once when I sprayed non-stick on a butt or brisket? I don’t recall which.

[Smoke em if you got em]

Sometimes. If it’s damp enough, then no. If it needs a little help, then some EVOO, or mustard, or mustard with a little pickle juice.

[bbqLuv]

When pepper makes you sneeze, does that count?