Do you put Rub on the bottom side of your Ribs?

[Mechanic Bob]

Just wondering if you put rub on the bottom side of your ribs when smoking them?

I coat my ribs, all around, with yellow mustard, and then cover the ribs with rub all around.

I just think the extra crust on the bottom side adds flavor.

[plbass]

Always cover the whole rack with rub. Never used mustard.

[BrianKF]

Yes I put rub on both sides but I don't use a binder.

[repdept]

yes cover all and I use Mustard as a Binder

[11pounder]

I cover both sides. Don't like mustard so I use olive oil as a binder.

[LonnieP]

Rub on both sides with mustard binder

[BrianKF]

I apply rub on one side then I let it sit about 15 minutes or so before turning it over and applying rub on the other side. I think that may help the rub to stick better.

[GRANDPAOF7]

Never need a binder---Put rub on--wait until it looks wet---Proceed to other side...No binder needed.

[itsahog]

I cover the entire rib, sometimes I use mustard or not. But in any case, it’s a good binder and leaves no flavor behind so it’s a fine choice. But to answer your question yes cover the entire rib.

[Transom]

Over the whole rib. If you do not peel the membrane it may not matter but I peel and rub.

I used mustard when I first started smoking meat but have not used any in 20 years.

[fr8dog]

I always peel the membrane. Just a little rub on the bottom. Most on top. I’ve used mustard, maple syrup, molasses, and other stuff as the glue. Never made a difference in the flavor. Now I don’t use any.

[Bobcat55]

Yes. Peel the membrane, add mustard for binder, and put rub on both sides is how I do it.

[B Holmes]

Remove membrane, no binder, rub on both sides.

[Grizzly]

Guess I'm the odd one out. I only do one side and I do not flip them. Light rub no binder, spritz with apple juice every 30 minutes or so, meat side up for the entire cook.

[MichPhoenix77]

Same here, peel the membrane off then mustard binder and then sprinkle rub all over. Then I let them set for a few until the rub is nice and set before going on the smoker.

[GOTTA BIG SACK]

Yes after you pull the membrane off.

[itsahog]

if you want to smoke some fantastic ribs try this. Before you smoke your ribs, prepare them as you usually would and then cut them into individual pieces- just like you would after you’ve cooked them- They absorb so much more smoke and cook so much more even and they are absolutely delicious. I can almost promise you once you do this, it’s the only way you’ll ever cook them again. Try it……

[c rig]

Have to put rub on both sides, if not you’ll have one sided tasting ribs.

I use mustard binder as well, just habit

[bbqpitboss]

Yes sir!