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Herb-crusted lamb cutlets and chicken being glazed on a charcoal grill

featured Flavour Pairing Deep-Dive: Why Horopito and Rosella Belong on the Same Board

Why an earthy NZ bush pepper rub and a tart Aussie native fruit glaze belong on the same board — the flavour-wheel theory behind it, plus the Trans-Tasman Board recipe.

On Oct 09, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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Brushing deep red rosella glaze onto chicken on a gas BBQ

Condiment of the Week: Taipan BBQ Rosella Royale Sunday Glaze

Taipan BBQ's Rosella Royale Sunday Glaze turns a native Aussie flower into the stickiest, glossiest chicken thighs you'll glaze this week.

On Oct 06, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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The Chicken Jockey 5-piece chicken rub and BBQ sauce gift pack from The Rub Hub

New on the Shelf: The Chicken Jockey Box Ends the Sunday Roast Rut

Five full-size products, one bird, no excuses. Darryl sails through the new Chicken Jockey box and builds a whole weekend roast-and-wings plan around it.

On Sep 09, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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Atomic Chicken Original Southern Fried Chicken Coating 500g, front of pack on transparent background

Is Southern Fried Chicken Spicy? Not Unless You Want It To Be

⚓ SMUGGLER'S LOGSomebody asked me if Southern fried chicken is meant to be hot. Depends which jar you reach for, reader — and that's actually the good news. Short answer:...

On Sep 09, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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Atomic Chicken Gluten Friendly Original Southern Fried Chicken Coating 500g, front of pack on transparent background

Is Chicken Salt Gluten Free? It Depends What's In the Shaker

⚓ SMUGGLER'S LOGA reader asked me straight: is chicken salt gluten free? Fair question, and the honest answer is — it depends entirely what's in the shaker. Short answer: some...

On Sep 09, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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Taippan BBQ Brazilian Pork rub 175g, front of pack

Smuggler's Recipe Vault #19: Comp-Style Pork & Chicken Platter

With beef prices doing what they're doing, the comp circuit's leaning harder into pork and chicken right now - and honestly, it's some of the best value cooking going. Here's...

On Sep 08, 2026 by The Rub Smuggler 0 comments

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ChamCham Smoky Gochujang 265g - award winning Korean chilli sauce made in Melbourne

Smuggler's Recipe Vault #16: Korean Gochujang Wings

Gochujang's having a real moment right now, and for good reason - sweet, savoury, fermented heat that sticks to wings better than almost anything else on the shelf. The Cut...

On Sep 08, 2026 by The Rub Smuggler 0 comments

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