Pinkerton’s Grand Champion Beef Rub

Pinkerton's Grand Champion Beef Rub has won Memphis in May twice — that's about all the resume this rub needs.

Flavor profile: Beefy, deep, butter-and-mushroom rounded — Memphis-in-May champion blend.

Best on: brisket, beef ribs, steaks, tri-tip.

Ingredients: Spices, salt, dehydrated garlic, dehydrated onion, natural butter flavor (contains milk), dried porcini mushrooms, chili powder.

About the brand: Pinkerton's Barbecue is Houston's competition-circuit champion — Memphis in May winners, Texas Monthly Top 50.

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