Using mayonnaise to slather your (pork) butt

[Bert]

I have always used mustard to slather my butt before I put on the rub. Has anyone tried using mayonnaise?

[ItsAllGoneToTheDogs]

I rarely use a binder, but I found no difference between mustard and mayo. Here's a great video that shows 3 different binders and a control.

[Bert]

Great video. Thanks.

[bbqLuv]

I see the difference; one is yellow and the other is white.

[MBMorgan]

About halfway down (Water or Oil Under the Rub?): https://amazingribs.com/tested-recip...ience-of-rubs/

[Bert]

Thanks. I missed that when I read it.

[Jerod Broussard]

Nothing "butt" rub for moi. However, when grilling salmon I add black pepper to mayo and put that on the salmon to prevent sticking.

[smokenoob]

Duke’s I hope! 👍

[Jerod Broussard]

smokenoob I tried Duke's, didn't appreciate the Bowl Game upcharge and wasn't impressed anyway. Blue Plate or Hellmanns does just fine.

[Clawbear57]

Thanks for the tip.

[Huskee]

I've tried it all, and when that pulled pork was on my plate, and more so when it was on the bun, the difference was truly zero. But no harm if you do it. Just watch the heat with mayo.

[Donw]

People have talked about it before so I did try it and saw no real difference from mustard. While I know a lot of people don’t use any binders at all I do so I can easily tell that my rub is going on evenly everywhere and at the right thickness.

[Spinaker]

Personally, I never use any binders on the meat I am smoking. I do not see the need for it. Plus, it can make a mess.

[Attjack]

Yes, I have and I could not tell any difference. I also routinely dry brine overnight and apply the rub directly to the meat. I don't think I can tell the difference there either but yellow mustard is cheap and I still use it sometimes I guess because you guys all seem to.

[CHNeal]

Never used a binder, never had or heard a complaint.

[Jfrosty27]

I have tried both. Didn’t feel like it made any difference either way. I’ve even tried dijon mustard as a binder on brisket. No noticeable effect. So no I don’t use any binders at all. If a little extra moisture is needed to hold the run, a touch of water does the job. But as I wrote that, I thought that could be considered a binder maybe. 🤷♂️

[LA Pork Butt]

I have used it on ribs and it might add a little more moisture and crispiness, but it is arguable since the evidence is the opinion of the taster.

[smokin fool]

Depends on my mood, usually on butts or ribs only.

[DavidNorcross]

Binder works fine for me. Really does not matter what you use. Can’t taste it. It is messy and makes the butt slippery. Picking it up and putting on the cooker is like stuffing a wet noodle up a cats ass. So I don’t bother…

[TripleB]

Stuffing a wet noodle up a cat’s a$$……that made me laugh. Good one.

[Clawbear57]

I will use it on butts, don't taste .As mentioned above I like to see the rub.

[texastweeter]

Mayo for fish and chicken