Chipotle is smoke-dried jalapeño, and it brings smoky, earthy heat to BBQ rubs, sauces, glazes and salts. Our chipotle range mixes Aussie makers like Uncle Mungos, Heavenly Hell and Sinsque with US and Canadian imports from Blues Hog, Tillman's Barbecue, Kosmos Q and Smokes Seasoning, plus Mexican chipotle paste from Gran Luchito. Shipping is a flat $10 anywhere in Australia.
Which chipotle product should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Championship Candy BBQ Glaze (250ml) | Heavenly Hell | Cherry-orange glaze; mild (2/11) | Ribs, pork, chicken |
| Grunt Cherry Pork Rub (250g) | Sinsque | Sweet cherry rub; mild (2/11) | Pork ribs, pork butt, belly |
| Chipotle Chicken Salt (250g) | Uncle Mungos | Smoky chicken salt; mild (2/11) | Chips, chicken, popcorn |
| Raspberry Chipotle BBQ Sauce (709g) | Blues Hog | Jammy BBQ sauce; mild (3/11) | Wings, pork ribs, smoked chicken |
| Draculas Dreams Smoky Chipotle Ketchup (250ml) | Heavenly Hell | Maple ketchup; mild (3/11) | Burgers, chips, hot dogs |
| Chipotle Fajita & Taco Mix (30g) | Gran Luchito | Mexican seasoning; mild (3/11) | Tacos, fajitas |
| Chipotle & Espresso Rub (300g) | Uncle Mungos | Coffee rub; medium (4/11) | Brisket, ribs, burgers |
| Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce (546g) | Loot N' Booty | Sweet heat sauce; medium (4/11) | Wings, ribs, pulled pork |
| Chipotle Apple BBQ Sauce (595g) | Tillman's Barbecue | Apple BBQ sauce; medium (5/11) | Pork ribs, pulled pork, tacos |
| Fight Sauce Smoked Tomato & Chipotle (200ml) | Danny Balboas | BBQ hot sauce; medium (5/11) | Burgers, steak, wings |
| Cherry Chipotle BBQ Rub (230g) | Smokes Seasoning | Fruity rub; medium (6/11) | Pork ribs, wings, short ribs |
| Chipotle Salt (195g) | Smokes Seasoning | Finishing salt; hot (7/11) | Steak, wings, tacos, guacamole |
Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
How to use chipotle rubs and sauces
- Rub, then glaze. A chipotle rub builds smoky bark; finish ribs with a chipotle glaze in the last 15 minutes.
- Watch the sugar. Fruity chipotle sauces like raspberry and cherry burn fast over direct heat.
- Salt last. Chipotle salt shines as a finishing shake on steak, chips or corn.
- Paste for marinades. Gran Luchito's Chipotle Paste rates medium (6/11); a teaspoon goes a long way in a marinade.
What does chipotle taste like?
Chipotle tastes smoky, earthy and slightly sweet, with heat that builds rather than bites. That's why it pairs so well with fruit: raspberry, cherry, apple and apricot all show up in this range. Most chipotle sauces here sit in the mild to medium band, while chipotle salt and paste run hotter.
For more smoke, see our smoky range, or browse BBQ sauces, BBQ rubs, salts and Mexican flavours. Shop by maker: Uncle Mungos, Heavenly Hell and Gran Luchito.
Frequently asked questions
What is chipotle?
Chipotle is a jalapeño chilli that has been smoke-dried. It gives rubs, sauces and salts a smoky, earthy heat that suits ribs, pulled pork, chicken and tacos.
Is chipotle BBQ sauce hot?
Most chipotle BBQ sauces are mild to medium. At The Rub Hub, Blues Hog Raspberry Chipotle rates 3 out of 11 on Hub Heat and Tillman's Barbecue Chipotle Apple rates 5 out of 11.
What goes with raspberry chipotle sauce?
Raspberry chipotle sauce suits chicken wings, pork ribs and smoked chicken, and it can be spooned over brie on a cheese board. Brush it on late so the sugar does not burn.
Is there an Australian-made chipotle BBQ sauce?
Yes. Uncle Mungos Chipotle BBQ, Heavenly Hell Valkyries Vision Raspberry Chipotle Sauce and Danny Balboas Fight Sauce are all Australian made.
Where can I buy chipotle rubs and sauces in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks chipotle rubs, sauces, glazes and salts from Uncle Mungos, Heavenly Hell, Blues Hog, Smokes Seasoning, Gran Luchito and more, and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10.