DC Cartel The Original 1983 Crispy Chilli Oil 268g banner - crispy fried eggs and smashed avocado on sourdough toast, sunlit Adelaide Hills kitchen

THE ORIGINAL 1983

Deep-Fried Shallot & Garlic Crispy Chilli Oil

Dulcie's 1983 recipe, hand-fried in small batches in the Adelaide Hills - crunchy shallot, toasted garlic and medium heat that goes on everything from fried eggs to noodles.

Dulcie's 1983 recipe - crunchy shallot, toasted garlic, medium heat on everything.

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Best Sellers

What Australia's actually buying — ranked, not curated.

These are The Rub Hub best sellers — the rubs, sauces and seasonings Australia reaches for first, ranked by real sales, not curated by us. From Atomic Chicken's charcoal chook seasoning to DC Cartel's cult crispy chilli oil, Hardcore Carnivore's competition-grade rubs, Rum and Que's award-winning sauces and Stef the Maori's four-rub bundle, this is the line-up cooks keep coming back for.

It's a living leaderboard, not a fixed list — as tastes shift week to week, so does what's below.

Watch the climbers: Kosmos Q landed three products on the board within weeks of launching, Meat Church's Holy Cow Texas-Style Beef Rub went from zero to a regular seller, and Misty Gully's Garlic Butter Seasoning is a fresh new entrant building fast — none curated, just what the sales data says to watch next.

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Australia's most-bought barbecue brands — tap any logo to shop the range.

Top 24 Best Sellers

Ranked by real sales — updated as the leaderboard shifts.

Award winning
DC Cartel The Original 1983 crispy chilli oil 268g, front of jar on transparent backgroundDC Cartel The Original 1983 crispy chilli oil 268g with gold medal food awards, transparent background
Vendor:DC CARTEL

The Original 1983- Limited Release Crispy Chilli Oil - 268g

At a glance Heat: Medium — 3/5, a warm, sociable chilli hit Size: 268g glass jar Origin: Made in Australia Dietary: Vegan · gluten free · contains soy — always check the physical label Best on: Eggs, noodles, pizza, dumplings, grilled meats The chilli...
$22.00
$22.00
Award winning
Boars Night Out White Lightning Double Garlic Butter, 346g shaker, front viewBoars Night Out brand logo, black boar's head roundel with frost/ice 3D effect, transparent background

White Lightning Double Garlic Butter – 346g

At a glance Heat: None — rich and buttery Size: 12.2 oz (approx. 346g) shaker Origin: USA Dietary: Gluten-free, Non-GMO · contains milk & MSG Best on: Steak, chicken, seafood, potatoes Lightning strikes twice after allThey say it never does — but then Boars...
$28.00
$28.00
Atomic Chicken Charcoal Chicken Seasoning Rub 280g, front of shaker on transparent backgroundAtomic Chicken Charcoal Chicken Seasoning Rub 280g — whole charcoal-roasted rotisserie chicken on a board with roast potatoes beside the shaker

Charcoal Chicken Seasoning Rub – 280g

At a glance Heat: None — smoky & savoury Size: 280g Origin: Made in Australia Dietary: Gluten friendly, vegan-friendly Best on: Whole roast chicken, thighs, roast potatoes Charcoal-chicken-shop flavour, no rotisserie required That smoky, savoury charcoal-chicken flavour you queue up for on a Sunday...
$17.00
$17.00
Save 13%Hot BuyBundle
Stef the Maori The Full Stef bundle — all four seasoning shakers together, high-resolutionStef the Maori — the full range of all four shakers together

The Full Stef – All 4 Seasonings Bundle Pack

At a glance Heat: Mixed 2–4/10 — from grandma-approved to smoker-ready Size: Four shakers — 240g Rub One Out, 240g Pork Hunt, 200g Deep Bush, 220g Aquadesiac Origin: Designed in New Zealand, made in Australia Dietary: Vegan-friendly. Three of the four contain MSG (621)....
$80.00
$92.00
$80.00
Save $12.00
RunoutSave 53%Hot Buy
Rum and Que Umami Port & Black Garlic finishing sauce 150ml, front of bottle on transparent backgroundRum and Que Umami Port & Black Garlic sauce being poured over sliced smoked beef on a board

Umami Port & Black Garlic Sauce – 150ml

At a glance Heat: None — rich and savoury, no heat Size: 150ml bottle Origin: Made in New Zealand — forged in the competition BBQ scene Dietary: Gluten free and vegan-friendly (as stated by the brand) — always check the physical label Best on:...
$9.00
$19.00
$9.00
Save $10.00
Four Saucemen The White Rub 300g all-purpose BBQ rub, front of shakerFour Saucemen The White Rub - whole roast chicken with golden seasoned skin

The White Rub All Purpose BBQ Rub - 300g

At a glance Heat: None — no chilli, just a whisper of pepper Size: 300g Origin: Made in New Zealand Dietary: Gluten-free; contains milk — always check the physical label Best on: Chook, pork, veg and steak — and as a base layer under...
$22.00
$22.00
Hardcore Carnivore Red all-purpose rub 311g shaker, front of pack on transparent backgroundHardcore Carnivore Red all-purpose rub, lifestyle

Red Rub – 311g

At a glance Heat: 2/10 — just a hint Size: 311g shaker Origin: Made in Texas, USA Dietary: Gluten free, no MSG, no artificial colours — always check the physical label. Best on: Pork, chicken, beef — a true all-rounder The one rub that...
$28.00
$28.00
Hardcore Carnivore Black beef rub 368g shaker, front of pack on transparent backgroundHardcore Carnivore Black beef rub 368g shaker — activated-charcoal rub

Black Rub – 368g

At a glance Heat: 1/10 — savoury, not spicy Size: 368g shaker Origin: Made in Texas, USA Dietary: Gluten free, no MSG, no artificial colours, keto friendly — always check the physical label. Best on: Brisket, steak, beef ribs, burgers The blackest bark in...
$28.00
$28.00
Atomic Chicken Chicken Salt Seasoning 330g, front of shaker on transparent backgroundAtomic Chicken Chicken Salt Seasoning 330g — hot chips in a paper cone being showered with chicken salt at a backyard picnic table

Chicken Salt Seasoning – 330g

At a glance Heat: None — pure savoury Size: 330g Origin: Made in Australia Dietary: Gluten friendly, vegan-friendly Best on: Hot chips, roast chicken, popcorn The chicken salt every Aussie kitchen has been missing This is the good stuff — the takeaway-shop chicken salt...
$12.00
$12.00
Butchers Axe Big Bark charcoal beef rub 190g shaker, front label, product only on transparent backgroundWhole smoked beef brisket with a dark peppery bark, cooked by Butchers Axe BBQ Melbourne

Big Bark Rub – 190g

At a glance Heat: None — savoury, all bark and colour Size: 190g shaker Origin: Made in Australia (Melbourne) Dietary: May contain traces of gluten, soy, milk, sesame, peanuts & tree nuts — always check the physical label Best on: Brisket, beef ribs, steak...
$16.00
$16.00
JOHN HENRYS: Texas Brisket Rub - 326gJohn Henry's Texas Brisket seasoning Pitmaster Rub container with orange label and black text on a white background

Texas Brisket Rub - 326g

Introducing John Henry's award-winning Texas Brisket Rub, renowned for its exceptional savoury flavour, a beloved favourite among barbecue enthusiasts and trusted by cook-off teams. Crafted with care, this rub is expertly designed to enhance the natural richness of any cut of beef, making it...
$28.00
$28.00
Blend Bling Chilli Oil Crunch 250g — front of jar on transparent backgroundBlend Bling Chilli Oil Crunch 250g — spooned over a bowl of ramen

BLING Chilli Oil Crunch – 250g

At a glance Heat: Mild — sweet, crunchy and umami, not a burn Size: 250g jar Origin: Made in Australia — Brisbane, Queensland Dietary: No animal products listed (suits vegan); contains sesame; always check the physical label Best on: Fried eggs, ramen, dumplings, smashed...
$16.00
$16.00
Hardcore Carnivore Burnt Ends BBQ sauce 454g jar, front of pack on transparent backgroundHARDCORE CARNIVORE: Burnt Ends Sauce - 454g

Burnt Ends Sauce - 454g

At a glance Heat: 2/10 — sweet, with a hint of spice Size: 454g jar Origin: Made in Texas, USA Dietary: Gluten free — always check the physical label. Best on: Burnt ends, wings, ribs, double-smoked ham The fast track to meat candy Hardcore...
$28.00
$28.00
Smokes Brisket Black beef BBQ rub 270g, front of shaker on transparent backgroundSmokes Brisket Black beef BBQ rub 270g, side of shaker, transparent background

Brisket Black BBQ Rub – 270g

At a glance Heat: Mild 2/10 — all savoury depth, no real chilli Size: 270g shaker Origin: Crafted in Alberta, Canada; blended in Australia Dietary: Contains soy; may contain traces of gluten (wheat) and peanut — always check the physical label Best on: Brisket,...
$25.00
$25.00
JOHN HENRYS: Raspberry Chipotle Rub - 326gSpice container with 'John Henry's Raspberry Chipotle' label on an orange background

Raspberry Chipotle Rub - 326g

SPOILER ALERT . . . . . RUBHUB BEST SELLER !! MEGA BAGS OF FLAVOUR HERE, SO GOOD Raspberry Chipotle Rub delivers the perfect balance of sweet and smoky with a bold blend of tangy raspberry and rich chipotle heat.  The best of Texas...
$28.00
$28.00
Smokes Cherry Chipotle BBQ rub 230g, front of shaker on transparent backgroundSmokes Cherry Chipotle BBQ rub 230g, side of shaker, transparent background

Cherry Chipotle BBQ Rub – 230g

At a glance Heat: Hot 6/10 — strong raw, softens as it cooks Size: 230g shaker Origin: Crafted in Alberta, Canada; blended in Australia Dietary: Contains soy; may contain traces of gluten (wheat) and peanut — always check the physical label Best on: Pork...
$25.00
$25.00
Hardcore Carnivore Sweet BBQ rub 347g shaker, front of pack on transparent backgroundHardcore Carnivore Sweet BBQ rub, ingredients side of pack

Sweet BBQ Rub – 347g

At a glance Heat: 1/10 — sweet, not spicy Size: 347g shaker Origin: Made in Texas, USA Dietary: Gluten free, no MSG, no artificial colours; contains mustard — always check the physical label. Best on: Pork butts, smoked ribs, chicken Classic pit-master sweetness for...
$28.00
$28.00
Coast n Smoke Winki-POP Dust seasoning 170g, front of shaker on transparent backgroundCoast n Smoke Winki-POP Dust — pile of grilled chicken wings with crisp golden skin dusted in the seasoning

Winki-POP Dust Seasoning Rub – 170g

At a glance Heat: Mild — a bit of sweet, a bit of salt, gentle spice Size: 170g Origin: Made in Australia — Victoria's Surf Coast Dietary: Gluten free, vegan, no dairy, no MSG. Contains mustard — always check the physical label Best on:...
$15.00
$15.00
Atomic Chicken Blue Cheese Sauce 250ml, front of bottle on transparent backgroundAtomic Chicken Blue Cheese Sauce 250ml — bowl of buffalo wings with the bottle and creamy blue cheese dip

Blue Cheese Sauce – 250ml

At a glance Heat: None — cool & creamy Size: 250ml Origin: Made in Australia Dietary: Gluten friendly; contains egg & dairy — not vegan, dairy free or egg free Best on: Buffalo wings, wedge salads, loaded fries The cool, creamy other half of...
$14.00
$14.00
Atomic Chicken Buffalo Hot Sauce 250ml, front of bottle on transparent backgroundAtomic Chicken Buffalo Hot Sauce 250ml — bowl of glossy buffalo wings with blue cheese dip and celery

Buffalo Hot Sauce – 250ml

At a glance Heat: Mild-medium — friendly buffalo warmth Size: 250ml Origin: Made in Australia Dietary: Gluten friendly; contains Worcestershire — not vegan or vegetarian Best on: Wings, burgers, loaded fries The buffalo sauce your wings have been waiting for Sticky, tangy, gently fiery...
$14.00
$14.00
Rum and Que Meat Juice BBQ sauce and glaze 500ml, front of bottle on transparent backgroundRum and Que Meat Juice BBQ sauce — golden pie served with a dish of the sauce, bottle alongside

Meat Juice Glaze & BBQ Sauce – 500ml

At a glance Heat: None — sweet, no chilli Size: 500ml bottle Origin: Made in New Zealand — forged in the competition BBQ scene Dietary: Gluten free — always check the physical label Best on: Pork ribs, brisket, chicken & burgers The pitmaster's all-rounder...
$19.00
$19.00
Low n Slow Basics Steak Shooter beef rub 250g, front of shaker on transparent backgroundLow n Slow Basics Steak Shooter beef rub 250g, left side of shaker, transparent background

Steak Shooter Rub – 250g

At a glance Heat: Mild — all flavour and deep colour, no chilli burn Size: 250g shaker Origin: Made in South Australia Dietary: No gluten ingredient in the blend; may contain traces — always check the physical label Best on: Steaks, brisket, burgers, beef...
$20.00
$20.00
Hardcore Carnivore Chilli Lime rub 340g shaker, front of pack on transparent backgroundHardcore Carnivore Chilli Lime rub, ingredients side of pack

Chilli Lime (Meatchelada) Rub – 340g

At a glance Heat: 4/10 — mild-to-medium, with a bright lime tang Size: 340g shaker Origin: Made in Texas, USA Dietary: Gluten free, no MSG, no artificial colours — always check the physical label. Best on: Tacos, fajitas, wings, oysters, watermelon — and margarita...
$28.00
$28.00
Stef the Maori Rub One Out 240g all purpose seasoning, front of shaker, high-resolutionStef the Maori Rub One Out all purpose seasoning — thick scotch fillet steak searing on a cast-iron grill, shaker beside

Rub One Out All Purpose Seasoning Rub - 240g

At a glance Heat: Mild 2/10 — so gentle your nan would swipe it for her roast spuds Size: 240g shaker Origin: Designed in New Zealand, made in Australia from at least 30% Australian ingredients Dietary: Vegan-friendly. Contains MSG (621). May contain traces of...
$23.00
$23.00