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featured What Is a Tamarillo? Meet the Rare NZ Fruit Behind Tamco's Relish & Vinaigrette

⚓ SMUGGLER'S LOGSmuggled a crate of something new across the Tasman this trip, and half of you are going to ask the same question the second you see the jar:...

On Sep 09, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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Coast n Smoke Surf Paddle Grill SPG seasoning 170g, front of shaker on transparent background

What to Season First: The Rub Kit Every New Outdoor Kitchen Needs

⚓ SMUGGLER'S LOGWatched another mate drop a small fortune on a brand-new built-in outdoor kitchen last week — four burners, side hob, the lot. Gleaming stainless steel, and not a...

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What Is SPG Seasoning? The Three-Ingredient Rub Behind Real Texas BBQ

⚓ SMUGGLER'S LOGSomebody spotted "SPG" on a jar and asked what the letters stood for. Once you know, you'll see it everywhere. Short answer: SPG stands for Salt, Pepper and...

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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Carnivore Society Beef Tallow 500ml cooking fat — grass-fed jar, front label

Smuggler's Recipe Vault #18: Beef Tallow-Seared Steak

This one's about the fat, not just the meat. Cooking in rendered beef tallow instead of oil pushes the crust further and the flavour deeper - genuinely worth the switch....

On Sep 08, 2026 by The Rub Smuggler 0 comments

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