Franklin Brisket Rub

Aaron Franklin is famous worldwide for his pork ribs, and this is the basic seasoning he uses every day at his restaurant in Texas.

This salt and pepper blend isn’t just a seasoning—it’s the perfect-sized granules that hold the smoke, along with a specific type of salt and pepper, mixed in the exact proportions used at the restaurant. Thanks to this perfect blend, you’ll get an incredible, deep crust on your pork ribs.

It’s worth keeping this salt-and-pepper blend on hand for everyday use. It’s so well-balanced that it adds extra flavor to all kinds of food.

This is what Texas-style BBQ is all about—salt and pepper. Simplicity, combined with attention to detail—such as blending different types of salt and pepper, grinding them properly, and mixing them in the right proportions—makes this basic Texas spice blend a must-have in your spice drawer!

Ingredients: salt, pepper.