Properly seasoning meat makes a huge difference to its flavor. Ribs, for instance, are delicious when cooked properly but can easily become dry and tough when overcooked. The solution is to season them overnight, so the meat absorbs all of the seasoning's flavor before it's cooked.

A very popular technique in the BBQ community is to rub your ribs in mustard before applying your rub. It is said to help the rub adhere to the meat.

The dry rib creates a crust - enhancing the flavor of the ribs without adding moisture. The wet rub takes a dry rub and adds moisture to the mix. A dry rub is best used on food that that is cooked faster. The wet rub is best when applied generously and cooked in slowly.