Texas BBQ rubs are coarse, pepper-led blends, often just salt, black pepper and garlic, made to build a dark bark on brisket, beef ribs and steak over wood smoke. Here you'll find Texas-style rubs from Meat Church and Chuds BBQ, Australian-made takes from BBQ Mafia and Middle Kingdom, plus a thin Texas-style mop sauce and a chilli con carne seasoning. Flat $10 shipping anywhere in Australia.
Which Texas BBQ rub should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| SPG | Chuds BBQ | Salt, pepper, garlic, cool as (0/11) | Brisket, steak, poultry |
| Holy Cow | Meat Church | Peppery beef rub, mild (3/11) | Brisket, tri-tip, steak |
| The Holy Gospel | Meat Church | Pepper, paprika and garlic, mild (2/11) | Brisket, steak, burgers |
| ChudRub | Chuds BBQ | All-purpose Texas rub, cool as (0/11) | Brisket, beef ribs, chicken |
| The Steakout | BBQ Mafia | Pepper-forward, no sugar, cool as (0/11) | Brisket, short ribs, steak |
| Beef Berserker | Middle Kingdom | Coarse pepper, no sugar, cool as (0/11) | Brisket, beef ribs, steak |
| Texas Beef BBQ Rub | Three Little Pigs BBQ | Pepper-led beef rub, mild (2/11) | Brisket, short ribs |
| Texas Red Rub | Elk Creek | Chilli and paprika beef rub, mild (2/11) | Brisket, beef ribs, chilli con carne |
| SweetCheeks | Chuds BBQ | Maple sweet rub, cool as (0/11) | Pork ribs, pork belly |
| SnakeBite | Chuds BBQ | Jalapeño rub, mild (3/11) | Wings, pork ribs |
| Trailblazer Texas Style BBQ Sauce | The Feedlot | Thin, smoky mop sauce, mild (1/11) | Brisket, ribs |
| Texas Chili Seasoning | Meat Church | Chilli con carne mix, medium (5/11) | Texas chili, nachos |
How to use a Texas rub on brisket
- Trim the brisket, then season evenly all over. Go a little heavier on the thick point. A binder is optional.
- Smoke low and steady, roughly 110 to 135°C, and leave the bark alone for the first few hours.
- Wrap in butcher paper once the bark has set if you want to push through the stall.
- Cook to feel, not just a number: a probe should slide into the flat with almost no resistance. Rest it at least an hour.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
What is SPG?
SPG is salt, pepper and garlic, the three-ingredient seasoning behind a lot of Central Texas brisket. Coarse 16-mesh pepper is the classic grind because it stays put through a long cook. Chuds BBQ's SPG is a ready-made version, and the SPG page has more. It also works on steak, chook and veg.
Texas vs Kansas City BBQ rub
Texas rubs keep sugar low or leave it out, so they suit beef and long cooks without burning. Kansas City rubs are sweeter and paprika-red, made for pork ribs and chicken. If you smoke both, keep one of each: The Steakout or Beef Berserker on the brisket, a sweet rub like Chuds SweetCheeks on the ribs. Compare Kansas City and competition BBQ.
More for the beef lover: brisket, beef and steak, or the full Meat Church and Chuds BBQ ranges.
Frequently asked questions
What is in a Texas BBQ rub?
A Texas BBQ rub is mostly coarse black pepper and salt, often with garlic. Some add paprika, onion or chilli, but there's little or no sugar, so the rub builds a dark bark on brisket without burning.
What is SPG seasoning?
SPG stands for salt, pepper and garlic, the simple Central Texas seasoning used on brisket, beef ribs and steak. Chuds BBQ SPG is one ready-mixed option.
Can you use a Texas brisket rub on steak?
Yes. Pepper-led Texas rubs such as Meat Church Holy Cow, BBQ Mafia The Steakout and Middle Kingdom Beef Berserker are made for steak and burgers as well as brisket.
Are there Australian-made Texas-style rubs?
Yes. BBQ Mafia The Steakout and Middle Kingdom Beef Berserker are Australian-made, pepper-forward beef rubs with no sugar, built for brisket and steak.
Where can I buy Texas BBQ rub in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks Texas-style BBQ rubs from Meat Church, Chuds BBQ, Three Little Pigs, BBQ Mafia and Middle Kingdom, and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10.