Meat Church's Texas beef rub. If you've eaten brisket at Franklin, Kreuz, Black's or Smitty's, you know the flavor it's going for. It has a big black pepper punch.

Brisket, tri-tip and steaks. A lot of people love it on burgers and chicken, too.

Less pepper, a little sweeter: Holy Gospel. Tex-Mex: Día de la Fajita.