Dairy free BBQ products are rubs, sauces and condiments whose makers list no milk, butter, cheese, whey, cream or lactose. Here that includes Nomad Chilli Co's fermented hot sauces, Lillie's Q rubs and sauces, Spicetub seasonings, Tamco tamarillo condiments, El Chori chimichurri and Carnivore Society beef tallow. Flat $10 shipping Australia-wide.
Which dairy free BBQ products should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Habanero Roja | Nomad Chilli Co | Fermented hot sauce / hot (7/11) | Tacos, beef, eggs |
| Jalapeño Verde | Nomad Chilli Co | Salsa verde hot sauce / medium (5/11) | Fish tacos, chicken |
| Reaper Roja | Nomad Chilli Co | Reaper hot sauce / extreme (9/11) | Beef, tacos, chilli |
| Hot Bae | ChamCham | Korean pear hot sauce / medium (5/11) | Chicken, seafood |
| Carolina Dirt | Lillie's Q | Sweet smoky rub / mild (2/11) | Pork shoulder, ribs |
| Q-Rub | Lillie's Q | Salt, pepper, garlic / mild (1/11) | Steak, fish, veg |
| Gold Barbeque Sauce | Lillie's Q | Mustard BBQ sauce / cool as (0/11) | Chicken, snags |
| Smoky Barbeque Sauce | Lillie's Q | Memphis-style sauce / cool as (0/11) | Ribs, pulled pork |
| Zesty Coriander Chimichurri | El Chori | Herb sauce / mild (2/11) | Seafood, grilled corn |
| Egg Master | Spicetub | Savoury egg seasoning / cool as (0/11) | Eggs, avo, hash browns |
| Tamarillo Relish | Tamco | Fruit relish / cool as (0/11) | Cold cuts, snags |
| Beef Tallow | Carnivore Society | Cooking fat / cool as (0/11) | Searing, roast spuds |
How to cook dairy free BBQ
- Use beef tallow or a neutral oil instead of butter for searing steak, roasting spuds and basting brisket.
- Skip creamy sauces and finish with chimichurri, a vinegar or mustard BBQ sauce, or a fermented hot sauce.
- Watch for butter in glazes, buffalo sauces and garlic butter seasonings, and milk powder in ranch mixes and cheese salts.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
Are these also vegan or gluten free?
Some are. Lillie's Q's sauces and rubs and Nomad Chilli Co's hot sauces are also listed as vegan, and Lillie's Q is listed as gluten friendly and nut free. ChamCham Hot Bae contains gluten, Spicetub Egg Master contains sesame, and beef tallow is an animal fat, so it isn't vegan. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change. See vegan, gluten free and nut free.
Dairy free vs lactose free
Lactose free products can still contain milk proteins, with only the lactose removed. Dairy free means no milk ingredients at all. If you're cooking for someone with a milk allergy, dairy free is the label to look for, and the allergen statement on the pack has the final say. This page isn't medical advice.
More from Nomad Chilli Co and Lillie's Q, every hot sauce we stock, or shop by need on our dietary page.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy dairy free BBQ sauce in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks dairy free BBQ sauces, rubs, hot sauces and condiments from Lillie's Q, Nomad Chilli Co, Spicetub, Tamco, El Chori and more. Orders ship Australia-wide for a flat $10.
Is BBQ sauce dairy free?
Many BBQ sauces contain no dairy, but some glazes and buffalo sauces use butter. Lillie's Q Gold, Smoky, Hot Smoky and Carolina sauces are listed as dairy free. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.
What can I use instead of butter on the BBQ?
Beef tallow, such as Carnivore Society's grass-fed tallow, works for searing steak, roasting potatoes and basting brisket. A neutral oil also works, and tallow is not vegan.
Are Nomad Chilli Co hot sauces dairy free?
Nomad Chilli Co's Habanero Roja, Jalapeño Verde, Tamarind Gold, Watermelon & Lemon Myrtle and Reaper Roja fermented hot sauces are listed as dairy free. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.
Is dairy free the same as lactose free?
No. Lactose free products can still contain milk proteins. Dairy free means the maker lists no milk ingredients, which matters for anyone avoiding milk entirely.