A roast needs a rub that crusts in the oven or kettle, plus the trimmings that finish the plate. This range covers lamb, beef and chicken rubs from Middle Kingdom, Sinsque and Hardcore Carnivore, a Meat Church poultry brine, Atomic Chicken stuffing, Four Saucemen gravy and Tracklements mint sauce and horseradish. Shipping is a flat $10 Australia-wide.
Which roast rub or side should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Lamb Lord | Middle Kingdom | Herb lamb rub / mild (1/11) | Lamb shoulder, chops, roasts |
| Grass Lamb Rub | Sinsque | Fresh herb rub / cool as (0/11) | Lamb shoulder, cutlets |
| Beef Rub | Jack Daniel's | Sweet and spicy / mild (2/11) | Brisket, beef ribs, roasts |
| BBQ Pepper Seasoning | Fancy Hank's | Salt and pepper / mild (1/11) | Brisket, steak, lamb roast |
| Family Roast Seasoning | Misty Gully | Herby roast seasoning / cool as (0/11) | Chook, lamb, pork, beef, veg |
| Poultry Rub | Hardcore Carnivore | Herb and lemon / cool as (0/11) | Roast chook, roast spuds |
| Bird Baptism Poultry Brine | Meat Church | Poultry brine / cool as (0/11) | Whole turkey, whole chicken |
| Chicken Stuffing | Atomic Chicken | Bread and herb stuffing / cool as (0/11) | Roast chicken, turkey, pork |
| Kartoffen | Taipan BBQ | Potato seasoning / cool as (0/11) | Roasties, wedges, mash |
| The Beef Gravy | Four Saucemen | Instant gravy / cool as (0/11) | Roast beef, mash, pies |
| Traditional Mint Sauce | Tracklements | Mint and cider vinegar / cool as (0/11) | Roast lamb, peas |
| Strong Horseradish Cream | Tracklements | Horseradish / medium (4/11) | Roast beef, smoked salmon |
How to season a roast
- Salt ahead. Rub a leg of lamb or beef roast a few hours ahead, or overnight in the fridge, so the salt works in.
- Dry the skin on chicken. Pat the bird dry, rub it, and leave it uncovered in the fridge for crisper skin. A brine like Bird Baptism goes on before the rub, not with it.
- Cook to temperature. Use a probe thermometer and rest the meat before carving. Resting keeps the juices in the meat, not on the board.
- Use the same shaker on the veg. Toss potatoes and pumpkin in oil and a little of the rub, or use a potato seasoning like Kartoffen.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
What goes with roast lamb and roast beef?
Roast lamb suits a herb rub like Lamb Lord or Grass, then mint sauce or mint jelly at the table. Redcurrant jelly is the classic addition to lamb gravy. Roast beef suits a peppery rub and a sharp horseradish cream. For the gravy, Four Saucemen's Beef and Chicken Gravy and BBQ Mafia's Wagyu Tallow Gravy Mix are all here.
Can I do a roast on the barbecue?
Yes. A kettle, kamado or hooded barbecue set up for indirect heat works like an oven, with a bit of smoke as a bonus. Add a chunk of fruit wood for a light smoke on chicken or pork.
Shop by protein with lamb rubs, beef rubs and chicken rubs, or by maker with Tracklements and Middle Kingdom. Need wood for a barbecue roast? See smoking woods.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy roast rubs and gravy in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks roast rubs, poultry brine, stuffing, gravy, mint sauce and horseradish from makers like Middle Kingdom, Sinsque, Four Saucemen and Tracklements, and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10.
What rub is good for roast lamb?
A herb-forward lamb rub suits roast lamb. Middle Kingdom Lamb Lord and Sinsque Grass Lamb Rub are both built for lamb shoulder and chops, and neither carries chilli heat.
How long before roasting should I rub the meat?
Rub a roast a few hours ahead, or the night before in the fridge, so the salt has time to work in. For crisp chicken skin, leave the rubbed bird uncovered in the fridge overnight.
What sauce goes with roast beef?
Horseradish cream is the classic with roast beef, alongside a good gravy. Tracklements Strong Horseradish Cream has a sharp, medium kick.
Can you cook a Sunday roast on a barbecue?
Yes. A kettle, kamado or hooded barbecue set up for indirect heat roasts like an oven. Use a probe thermometer and rest the meat before carving.