Rub Can one of you Texans buy me the HEB brisket rub???

[RemE]

True, but here is my thinking. As a novice, I would like to improve my techniques. Using basic seasoning will clearly show shortcomings where I need to improve. Once I have mastered smoking I can use more strong seasonings.

Hmm, as a novice, take all the help you can get!

 

[JamesB]

Hmm, as a novice, take all the help you can get!

Exactly!