{"title":"Plowboys BBQ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlowboys BBQ is the Kansas City competition outfit of Todd Johns and the Pork Pullin' Plowboys\u003c\/strong\u003e — the crew that took the 2009 American Royal Invitational Grand Champion title and now wears \"4X American Royal World Champion\" on every shaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rubs come out of Plowboys Foods in Blue Springs, Missouri, built by competition cooks for the KC circuit: big colour, a savoury-sweet balance, a gentle chilli warmth, and every shaker labelled gluten free with no MSG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/plowboys-bbq-yardbird-rub\"\u003eYardbird\u003c\/a\u003e — created for chicken, but made for pork — for mahogany thighs, wings and glossy ribs. Go big on beef with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/plowboys-bbq-bovine-bold-rub\"\u003eBovine Bold\u003c\/a\u003e, the bold, savoury brisket-and-steak rub with a Worcestershire backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the difference: these aren't backyard recipes dressed up for a shelf. They're the blends that rolled out of the competition pits, and Yardbird is the rub behind that American Royal win.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKansas City champions, in a shaker.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"plowboys-bbq-yardbird-rub","title":"PLOWBOYS BBQ: Yardbird Rub – Competition Chicken \u0026 Pork BBQ Rub (397g)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild — a little chilli warmth at the back of the tongue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 397g (14oz) shaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA for Plowboys Foods (Blue Springs, Missouri — Kansas City)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Labelled gluten free and no MSG. Contains celery and mustard — always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicken thighs, wings and whole birds; pork ribs, shoulder and chops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe rub that won the American Royal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlowboys Yardbird is the competition rub Todd Johns and the Pork Pullin' Plowboys built for the Kansas City circuit — and it's the blend behind their 2009 American Royal Invitational Grand Champion win. The pack carries \"4X American Royal World Champion\" for a reason. Created for chicken, but made for pork, it's a proper KC all-rounder that gives you a glossy, mahogany finish and a savoury-sweet bite every cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront is salt and a touch of sweetness. The middle is paprika-rich and savoury, with garlic, onion, celery seed and mustard seed doing the heavy lifting. It finishes with a little chilli warmth at the back of the tongue — enough to notice, never enough to scare off the kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePat chicken thighs dry, coat evenly and smoke at 135°C until the skin renders and turns mahogany — then a quick hot finish for bite-through skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason a rack of pork spare ribs on all sides and let it sit 30 minutes before it hits the smoker for a deep red bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss wings in a little oil and a heavy shake of Yardbird before air-frying or grilling hot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub a pork shoulder overnight for pulled pork with a savoury, colourful crust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRogue move: dust it over hot chips or popcorn straight out of the fryer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine, free-flowing red-orange rub with visible flecks of spice. It sticks well and builds colour fast, so go even rather than heavy for a first cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt, sugar, spices including chilli pepper, paprika, dehydrated garlic and onion, celery seed, mustard seed, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate (flavour enhancers 631, 627), and not more than 2% calcium stearate added to prevent caking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Labelled gluten free and no MSG. Contains celery and mustard. Always check the physical label for the most accurate ingredient, allergen and nutritional information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/150_proud-ribs-trophy.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eRubb doesn't trust a rub until it's beaten a few hundred teams, and Yardbird has the hardware. Shake it on thighs or spare ribs, then brush \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heavenly-hell-championship-candy-bbq-glaze-250ml\"\u003eHeavenly Hell Championship Candy Glaze\u003c\/a\u003e on in the last 20 minutes for that competition shine, and cut the richness with a streak of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rum-and-que-mustard-sauce\"\u003eRum and Que Mustard Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e. Tip: rest the ribs ten minutes before slicing — the glaze sets and the bark stays put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Yardbird taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSavoury and salty up front with a touch of sweetness, a big paprika colour and a little chilli warmth at the back of the tongue. Garlic, onion, celery seed and mustard seed round it out — classic Kansas City competition flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Yardbird just for chicken?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label says it best: created for chicken, but made for pork. It's brilliant on thighs, wings and whole birds, and just as good on ribs, pork shoulder and chops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it hot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMild. There's chilli pepper in the blend, but it's a gentle warmth that builds colour and flavour rather than burn. It sits at 2 on our Sting Gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Yardbird gluten free?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pack is labelled gluten free and no MSG. It does contain celery and mustard seed, and the flavour enhancers disodium inosinate and guanylate (627, 631). Always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Product\",\"name\":\"PLOWBOYS BBQ: Yardbird Rub - Competition Chicken \u0026 Pork BBQ Rub (397g)\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"Plowboys BBQ\"},\"category\":\"BBQ Rub\",\"gtin12\":\"894898002754\",\"image\":[\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/plowboys-bbq-yardbird-rub-14oz-front.png\"],\"description\":\"Plowboys Yardbird Rub: the American Royal-winning Kansas City competition rub. Created for chicken, made for pork. 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Contains celery and sulphites — always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brisket, steaks, beef ribs and roasts; burgers and ground beef\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKansas City's answer to big beef\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBovine Bold is the Plowboys beef rub — \"bold \u0026amp; savory flavor for beef\", straight off the label of a team that's a 4X American Royal World Champion. Built by competition cooks in Kansas City, it's designed to put a dark, savoury, crackling bark on brisket and a proper crust on a steak, without drowning the beef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront is salt with brown sugar and paprika. The middle goes deep and savoury thanks to Worcestershire, garlic, onion and celery seed, with a little turmeric in the background. The finish brings a gentle chilli kick that sharpens every bite of fat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim a brisket, coat it edge to edge and smoke at 120–135°C until the bark is set before you wrap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason a thick rib-eye or scotch fillet 30 minutes ahead, then sear hard over coals for a deep, savoury crust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub beef short ribs or a chuck roast the night before a long, slow cook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix a tablespoon through every 500g of mince for burgers, meatloaf or tacos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRogue move: a pinch in a bolognese or shepherd's pie for a smoky, beefy depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA medium-fine, deep-red rub flecked with spice. It clings well to a damp surface and darkens beautifully over a long cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt, brown sugar, spices including chilli pepper, paprika, dehydrated garlic and onion, Worcestershire sauce (vinegar, molasses, corn syrup, salt, caramel colour (contains sulphites), garlic, sucrose, spices, tamarind, natural flavour and maltodextrin), celery seed, sugar, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate (flavour enhancers 631, 627), turmeric (colour), extractives of paprika (colour), and not more than 2% calcium stearate added to prevent caking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Labelled gluten free and no MSG. Contains celery and sulphites. Always check the physical label for the most accurate ingredient, allergen and nutritional information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/083_trophy-brisket-board-proud.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBovine Bold was built on brisket, and it shows — the bark comes up dark, savoury and properly crunchy. Slice it thick, mop the point with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hardcore-carnivore-burnt-ends-sauce\"\u003eHardcore Carnivore Burnt Ends Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e for sticky burnt ends, and keep \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tracklements-strong-horseradish-cream\"\u003eTracklements Strong Horseradish Cream\u003c\/a\u003e on the board for the flat. Contraband this good shouldn't clear customs. Tip: wrap only once the bark won't smear under your finger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Bovine Bold taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBold and savoury — salt, brown sugar and paprika up front, a deep Worcestershire-and-garlic middle, then a gentle chilli warmth on the finish. It's built to stand up to big cuts of beef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's it best on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrisket first — it was developed on brisket — then steaks, beef ribs and roasts. It also works on chicken and pork, and in ground-beef dishes like burgers, meatloaf, tacos and bolognese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it spicy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMild. There's chilli pepper in the mix for a gentle kick, not a burn. It sits at 2 on our Sting Gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Bovine Bold gluten free?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pack is labelled gluten free and no MSG. It contains celery seed and sulphites (from the caramel colour in the Worcestershire), plus flavour enhancers 627 and 631. Always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Product\",\"name\":\"PLOWBOYS BBQ: Bovine Bold Rub - Kansas City Beef \u0026 Brisket BBQ Rub (340g)\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"Plowboys BBQ\"},\"category\":\"BBQ Rub\",\"gtin12\":\"894898002747\",\"image\":[\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/plowboys-bbq-bovine-bold-rub-12oz-front.png\"],\"description\":\"Plowboys Bovine Bold: a Kansas City competition beef rub for brisket, steak and beef ribs. Bold and savoury with a mild kick. 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