Apple products here use real apple or apple wood for gentle sweetness and soft smoke: rubs, BBQ sauces, glazes, jellies, liquid smoke and apple smoking wood. Makers include Smokin Hoggz, Kosmos Q, Emus Rub, Heavenly Hell, Mitch's Preserves, Misty Gully and Natural Smoke. Shipping is a flat $10 anywhere in Australia.
Which apple rub, sauce or wood should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Applewood All Purpose BBQ Rub | Smokin Hoggz | Sweet applewood rub / mild (1/11) | Chicken, pork, seafood, veg |
| Cherry Apple BBQ Rub | Republic | Fruit-forward rub / cool as (0/11) | Pork ribs, pork belly, chicken |
| Apple Pie Rub | Emus Rub | Sweet apple pie rub / cool as (0/11) | Pork loin, ribs, doughnuts |
| Apple Chipotle BBQ Sauce | Kosmos Q | Sweet chipotle sauce / medium (5/11) | Ribs, pulled pork, chicken |
| Chipotle Apple BBQ Sauce | Tillman's Barbecue | Sweet-heat sauce / medium (5/11) | Pork ribs, wings, tacos |
| Big GCs Smoked Apple BBQ Sauce | Heavenly Hell | Smoked apple sauce / cool as (0/11) | Ribs, pulled pork, burgers |
| Jungle Juice Cherry Apple Jalapeño Rib Glaze | Four Monkeys BBQ | Fruity rib glaze / mild (3/11) | Pork ribs, wings, pork loin |
| Hallelujah Hustle BBQ Glaze | Heavenly Hell | Cranberry and apple glaze / cool as (0/11) | Ham, pork, turkey |
| Apple Spice Jelly | Mitch's Preserves | Spiced apple jelly / cool as (0/11) | Roast pork, ham, cheddar |
| Liquid Smoke Apple | Misty Gully | Apple liquid smoke / cool as (0/11) | Chicken, pork, jerky |
| Apple Wood Chunks 1kg | Natural Smoke | Smoking wood chunks, very mild smoke | Pork, poultry, seafood |
| Apple Smoking Wood Chips 600g | Western | Kiln-dried smoking chips, soft smoke | Pork, poultry, veg |
How to use apple in BBQ
- Smoke: apple wood gives a mild, fruity smoke. Natural Smoke calls its chunks the bag to start with if you're new to smoking.
- Rubs: sweet apple rubs like Emus Rub Apple Pie suit pork loin and ribs, and caramelise fast, so keep the heat moderate.
- Sauces and glazes go on late. Brush them on in the last 15 to 20 minutes so the sugar sets instead of burning.
- Jelly as a glaze: warm Mitch's Apple Spice Jelly and brush it over a roast pork or a Christmas ham. Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
Apple wood chunks vs chips
Chunks burn slowly, so they suit kettles, kamados and bullet smokers on longer cooks. Chips smoulder faster and suit shorter cooks or a smoker box. Both give the same soft apple smoke; Misty Gully's apple liquid smoke is the oven-cook shortcut.
What meat goes with apple?
Pork first: ribs, shoulder, belly and ham all love apple's sweetness. Chicken and turkey are next, and apple smoke is gentle enough for fish.
Keep exploring with cherry, sweet flavours, glazes, smoking woods, liquid smoke and pork, or browse Heavenly Hell and Mitch's Preserves.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy apple BBQ rubs and sauces in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks apple rubs, apple BBQ sauces, glazes, jellies, liquid smoke and apple smoking wood from Australian and US makers. We ship Australia-wide for a flat $10 per order.
What does apple wood smoke taste like?
Apple wood gives a mild, gently fruity smoke that won't overpower the meat. It's a common first wood for people new to smoking.
What meat suits apple BBQ flavours?
Pork is the classic match, from ribs and shoulder to belly and ham. Apple also works well with chicken, turkey and fish.
When should I put an apple glaze on ribs?
Brush it on in the last 15 to 20 minutes of the cook. Apple glazes are sugary, so going on too early means they burn instead of setting.
Is apple liquid smoke vegan?
Misty Gully's Liquid Smoke Apple is listed as vegan friendly. Check the ingredient list on the product page; recipes can change.