John Neuser
TVWBB Fan
Good afternoon fellow smokers. I'm looking for a little advice. In the past, when I do pork butts and briskets, I've used yellow mustard as a binder to hold the spices. Today I saw a video in which mayo was used as the binder on a brisket. Of course, the pit master reported that the end result was fantastic. Fundamentally, it seems to me that using a fat based binder is a good idea. I was wondering of any of you have tried this or use it? Appreciate all thoughts and comments. Thank you. Keep on smokin'.
Jim C in Denver
TVWBB All-Star
I use mayo on chicken and turkey all the time. Works great. Bama white sauce (mayo based) is a classic on bbq chicken.
So prolly worth a try on non poultry items. Never done that myself.
Kevin L (NKY)
TVWBB Diamond Member
Andy Kaminski
TVWBB Pro
I’ve never used mayonnaise but I just might.
Lately I’ve been on a sriracha kick and that’s been working good.
Bob Bailey
TVWBB Guru
Using Mayo would be about the same as using oil.
Darryl - swazies
TVWBB Emerald Member
Sounds odd, mayo on a grilled cheese I have done more than once.
Bob Bailey
TVWBB Guru
Mayo, butter and various cooking oils impart little or no flavor when used as binders, especially on large cuts of meat. All are oil based and act pretty much the same. On a grilled cheese sammich, you're talking about a condiment. Much different than a binder.
timothy
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
I’ve never used mayonnaise but I just might.
Lately I’ve been on a sriracha kick and that’s been working good.
Sriracha mayo?
I make my own it's pretty good.
Darryl - swazies
TVWBB Emerald Member
Mayo, butter and various cooking oils impart little or no flavor when used as binders, especially on large cuts of meat. All are oil based and act pretty much the same. On a grilled cheese sammich, you're talking about a condiment. Much different than a binder.
Nope, spread the outside of the bread in mayo then pan fry.......usually it's butter but both are oily so it works well.......I wouldn't say it's any better though.
Gib Gibson
TVWBB Member
I don't care for Mayo and I've had it on the grilled cheese and can't really tell a difference
Bob Bailey
TVWBB Guru
Nope, spread the outside of the bread in mayo then pan fry.......usually it's butter but both are oily so it works well.......I wouldn't say it's any better though.
I should have been more clear. If you're using it in a grilled cheese sammich it's a condiment. Sorry.
