Nut free at The Rub Hub means the maker lists no peanuts or tree nuts and the pack carries no "may contain nuts" warning. Right now that's seven Lillie's Q products from Chicago: two rubs, four BBQ sauces and a three-piece set, all listed as coming soon. Shipping is a flat $10 anywhere in Australia.
Which nut free BBQ rub or sauce should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Carolina Dirt BBQ Rub | Lillie's Q | Sweet paprika rub / mild (2/11) | Pork shoulder, ribs, chicken |
| Q-Rub | Lillie's Q | Salt, pepper and garlic / mild (1/11) | Steak, pork, fish, veg |
| Carolina Barbeque Sauce | Lillie's Q | Vinegar and tomato / cool as (0/11) | Pulled pork, ribs, chicken |
| Gold Barbeque Sauce | Lillie's Q | Mustard sauce / cool as (0/11) | Chicken, pork, snags |
| Smoky Barbeque Sauce | Lillie's Q | Memphis-style sweet and smoky / cool as (0/11) | Ribs, pulled pork, burgers |
| Hot Smoky Barbeque Sauce | Lillie's Q | Memphis-style sweet heat / medium (6/11) | Ribs, tri-tip, mac and cheese |
| Carolina Dreaming BBQ Set | Lillie's Q | Rub plus two sauces / mild (2/11) | Pulled pork, ribs, chicken |
How to use these rubs and sauces
- Carolina Dirt goes on pork shoulder or ribs before a low and slow smoke; the sugar builds a mahogany bark.
- Q-Rub is a salt, pepper and garlic all-rounder. Season a thick steak about 45 minutes ahead.
- Sauces go on late: brush Smoky or Gold over ribs and chicken in the last 20 minutes, and toss Carolina through pulled pork. Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
- Check availability: these are coming soon, so the product page shows when you can order.
Other allergens to know about
Lillie's Q lists these products as nut free and dairy free. The sauces contain mustard, Carolina Dirt contains mustard seed and celery seed, and Q-Rub contains celery seed. They're made with gluten-free ingredients but are not certified gluten free. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change. If you're cooking for a nut allergy, read the label on the pack you receive.
Are Lillie's Q products vegan?
All seven are listed as vegan in our product data, per the Australian distributor.
Shop more by diet with dairy free, gluten free and vegan, or by type with BBQ sauce, BBQ rubs and pulled pork. The full brand range is under Lillie's Q.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy nut free BBQ sauce in Australia?
The Rub Hub's Nut Free page lists Lillie's Q rubs and BBQ sauces whose maker lists no peanuts or tree nuts and no may-contain warning. We ship Australia-wide for a flat $10 per order.
Are Lillie's Q BBQ sauces nut free?
Lillie's Q lists its Carolina, Gold, Smoky and Hot Smoky sauces as nut free. Always read the label on the pack you receive, because recipes can change.
How does The Rub Hub decide a product is nut free?
A product only goes on the Nut Free page if the maker lists no peanuts or tree nuts and the label has no may-contain-nuts or shared-facility warning.
Do Lillie's Q products contain mustard or celery?
Yes. Lillie's Q sauces contain mustard, Carolina Dirt BBQ Rub contains mustard seed and celery seed, and Q-Rub contains celery seed.
Are Lillie's Q products gluten free?
They are made with gluten-free ingredients but are not certified gluten free. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.