Butchers Axe started as a crew of Melbourne mates who took backyard cook-ups seriously enough to become 2019 Australian BBQ Champions. Their rubs, seasonings, BBQ sauces and injections are made in Melbourne and cover beef, lamb, pork, chicken and game. The Rub Hub stocks the range, with flat $10 shipping Australia-wide.
Which Butchers Axe product should I use?
| Product | Style | Heat | Best on |
| Big Bark | Charcoal beef rub | Cool As (0/11) | Brisket, beef ribs |
| Bullseye | Beef rub | Cool As (0/11) | Brisket, steak |
| Stampede | Steak seasoning | Cool As (0/11) | Steak, burgers |
| Hunter | Herby lamb rub | Cool As (0/11) | Lamb, venison |
| Ranger Red | Sweet red rub | Mild (1/11) | Pork ribs, belly |
| Basecamp | All-purpose | Cool As (0/11) | Anything, spuds |
| Woodlands | Garlic | Cool As (0/11) | Steak, mushrooms |
| Scout | Lemon pepper | Cool As (0/11) | Chicken, prawns |
| Gyros | Rotisserie | Mild (1/11) | Chicken, lamb |
| El Hacha | Tex-Mex | Mild (2/11) | Tacos, mince |
| Original BBQ Sauce | Smoky sauce | Cool As (0/11) | Ribs, snags |
| Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce | Jalapeño sauce | Medium (5/11) | Ribs, wings |
| Mustard BBQ Sauce | Carolina gold | Cool As (0/11) | Pulled pork, ham |
| Beef Injection | Injection | Cool As (0/11) | Brisket, cheeks |
| Pork Injection | Injection | Cool As (0/11) | Pork shoulder |
| Lamb Injection | Injection | Cool As (0/11) | Lamb shoulder |
| Chicken Injection / Brine | Injection, brine | Cool As (0/11) | Whole birds |
| BBQ Gloves | 500°C gloves | n/a | Grates, coals |
Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
Butchers Axe for brisket and beef
Big Bark gets its jet-black crust from activated charcoal. Bullseye is the everyday beef rub, and Stampede is for steak. Inject big cuts with Beef Injection first. More in brisket rubs and steak seasonings.
Butchers Axe for pork, chicken and lamb
Ranger Red lacquers ribs a glossy red. Hunter suits lamb and game, Scout does chook and seafood, and Gyros is built for the rotisserie. The injections keep a long cook juicy. See injections and brines and lamb rubs.
Butchers Axe BBQ sauces
Original is smoky and sweet, Sweet Heat adds jalapeño, and Mustard is a tangy Carolina-gold style for pork. Browse more BBQ sauce.
Allergen note
Basecamp contains milk. Mustard BBQ Sauce contains soy and mustard. Original, Sweet Heat and Pork Injection contain soy. Stampede may contain traces of wheat and peanut. Check the label and ingredient list on each product page.
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Butchers Axe FAQs
Where can I buy Butchers Axe in Australia?
The Rub Hub is an Australian stockist of Butchers Axe and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10, including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin and Canberra.
Which Butchers Axe rub is for brisket?
Big Bark is the competition beef rub, turned jet-black by activated charcoal for a dark bark. Bullseye is the everyday beef rub for brisket, steak and beef ribs. For big cuts, Beef Injection pushes moisture through the meat during a long cook.
How hot is Butchers Axe?
Most of the range is Cool As (0/11) on Hub Heat. Ranger Red and Gyros are Mild (1/11), El Hacha is Mild (2/11), and Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce is Medium (5/11) thanks to jalapeño.
Where is Butchers Axe made?
Butchers Axe rubs, seasonings, sauces and injections are made in Melbourne, Australia.
What is Butchers Axe Hunter rub good on?
Hunter is a savoury, herby rub with a quiet roasted coffee note, made for lamb shoulder, lamb chops, venison and wild game. It has no chilli.