Honey BBQ rubs, sauces and glazes use honey for a sweetness that caramelises into a sticky, glossy finish on ribs, wings, chicken and ham. Here you'll find honey rubs, honey mustard, honey soy, smoked honey and hot honey from makers like Meat Church, Blues Hog, Republic, Four Saucemen, Blend Smoked Honey and Low N Slow Basics. Flat $10 shipping anywhere in Australia.
Which honey rub or sauce should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Honey Hog | Meat Church | Sweet honey rub, mild (2/11) | Pork ribs, pulled pork, poultry |
| Honey BBQ Rub | Jack Daniel's | Sweet honey rub, cool as (0/11) | Pork, ribs, chicken |
| Honey BBQ Rub | Republic | Honey-forward rub, cool as (0/11) | Wings, thighs, ham |
| Honey Soy Slammer Rub | Low N Slow Basics | Honey soy rub, mild (1/11) | Pork belly, wings |
| Honey Hog Hot | Meat Church | Sweet-heat rub, medium (5/11) | Ribs, chicken, wings |
| Honey Mustard Sauce | Blues Hog | Honey mustard, cool as (0/11) | Ham, pork, sandwiches |
| Honey Mustard BBQ Sauce | Fancy Hanks | Honey mustard, cool as (0/11) | Glazed ham, pork ribs |
| Honey Jalapeño BBQ Sauce | Kosmos Q | Honey jalapeño sauce, medium (5/11) | Wings, ribs, chicken |
| Honey Pepper Ganjang | ChamCham | Korean soy glaze, cool as (0/11) | Beef, chicken, pork |
| ORIGINAL Smoked Honey | Blend Smoked Honey | Cold-smoked honey, cool as (0/11) | Bacon, cheese boards, ham |
| Manuka Hot Honey Rib Glaze | Four Saucemen | Hot honey glaze, medium (4/11) | Ribs, chicken, pork |
| BLAZED Smoked Chilli Honey | Blend Smoked Honey | Smoked chilli honey, hot (7/11) | Fried chicken, pizza |
How to use honey on the BBQ
- Honey browns quickly, so brush honey sauces and glazes on in the last 10 to 15 minutes.
- Honey rubs can go on at the start of a low and slow cook. Keep direct heat moderate so the crust colours without burning.
- Stand a set or thick jar in warm water for a few minutes so it drizzles.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
Honey mustard, honey soy or hot honey?
Honey mustard brings a sharp tang, made for glazed ham, pork ribs, snags and sandwiches. Honey soy goes savoury-sweet, a match for wings, pork belly and chicken thighs. Hot honey adds chilli, from the mild Manuka Hot Honey range by Four Saucemen to Blend's BLAZED, which sits hot. For more, see hot honey, mustard and glazes.
Australian and New Zealand honey products
Republic's honey rub and sauce, Blend Smoked Honey, BBQ Mafia Smoky Hot Honey, Atomic Chicken Honey Mango, Butchers Axe Ranger Red and Fancy Hanks Honey Mustard are made in Australia. Four Saucemen is made in New Zealand. Meat Church and Blues Hog come from the US. Browse more local makers in Australian made.
Looking for something sweeter or stickier? Try sweet, ribs and wings, or browse the Meat Church and Blend Smoked Honey ranges.
Frequently asked questions
When should you put honey on ribs?
Brush honey sauces and glazes on in the last 10 to 15 minutes of the cook. Honey browns quickly, so going on too early can leave the ribs bitter and burnt.
Does honey burn on the BBQ?
It can. Honey caramelises fast and will scorch over high direct heat, so cook over moderate heat or add honey glazes near the end.
What is smoked honey?
Smoked honey is honey that has been cold-smoked to add a campfire note without cooking it. Blend Smoked Honey's ORIGINAL is cold-smoked raw Australian honey, good on bacon, cheese boards and glazed ham.
What is the difference between honey and hot honey?
Hot honey is honey infused with chilli, so it's sweet first with heat after. Plain honey and honey sauces add sweetness and gloss with little or no heat.
Where can I buy honey BBQ rubs and sauces in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks honey rubs, honey mustard, honey soy, smoked honey and hot honey from makers including Meat Church, Blues Hog, Republic and Four Saucemen, and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10.