fine or granular

[CJATE]

fine or granular?

I'm working on "my" rub, going to finalize it if you will.

I made a batch with coarse ground and or granular when available, and it just plain tastes better. but my norm is a fine cut everything, and it rubs better.

what do you prefer?

[ChileFarmer]

I like a finer grind. I think it gives more flavor, because of having more surface area. CF

[Papa Tom]

I am in the fine camp as well.
Once I decided to try cracked pepper on a pastrami after the long smoke the pepper had a texture identical to gravel, tasty yes, pleasant no.

[Speed]

I agree with New Country. It depends on how I'm goingto cook the meat. I like granular for grilling. I think the high heat melts it better into the end product. Smoking I like the fine powders. I find this alows for the flavors to meld together better and always ends in a great bark and product.

[Gator]

I have been known to split the ingredient, 1/2 fine + 1/2 coarse...Im just sayin...

[jtilk]

When Q'in I always prefer fine if given the choice. Heck I've been known to run seasoning thru a spice grinder just for the sake of making it finer ... I guess to each his own, but it would stand to reason that the finer the rub the better it would penetrate into the fibers of the meat in my opinion.

[FR8 Train]

seems like fine works better for a more even coat and bark on bbq. I would use a more granular rub when grilling.