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The Trisket — a smoked tri-tip sliced to show the bark and smoke ring, fanned on a board with a backyard kettle grill behind.

featured Give It a Crack: The Trisket

The Trisket: this year's trending BBQ move, smoking a tri-tip low and slow like a brisket. Full method, recipe and the gear to pull it off.

On Oct 22, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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Beef and lamb skewers with capsicum and onion on a charcoal grill at an outdoor festival

The Smuggler's Comp Trail: A New Season Fires Up, and a Kiwi Crew Holds the Top Spot

The 2025-26 ABA season is locked in FINAL, a new 2026-27 season just fired up at BBQ @ The Bend, and BEERS Championship BBQ still holds the NZBA top spot...

On Oct 07, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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The Rub Smuggler medallion - 187 amazed smoker billow, standing in for the pending hero image

Brands to Watch: Natural Smoke BBQ Woods and Western BBQ Products Just Cleared Customs

⚓ SMUGGLER'S LOG — ENTRY No. 449 Dated this 29th day of August, 2026. Today the hold smelled like a campfire before I'd even cracked the hatch. Two new crews...

On Oct 07, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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Worcestershire sauce poured into a cast iron pan with a seared steak, butter and garlic

Condiment of the Week: Mitch's Preserves' Black Sauce Earns a Permanent Spot

⚓ SMUGGLER'S LOG — ENTRY No. 463 Dated this 29th day of September, 2026. Today I went looking for a splash of something dark and savoury to finish a pan...

On Sep 29, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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Dark savoury steak rub shaken onto a raw scotch fillet, closed kettle BBQ behind

Rub of the Week: Republic's Signature Beef Just Cleared Customs

⚓ SMUGGLER'S LOG — ENTRY No. 462 Dated this 28th day of September, 2026. Today I made port at a bottle shop of all places, ducking in for supplies, and...

On Sep 28, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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Coffee and molasses BBQ sauce being poured over sliced smoked brisket, offset smoker behind

Condiment of the Week: Coffee & Molasses Is the Brisket Sauce

⚓ SMUGGLER'S LOG — ENTRY No. 460 Dated this 22nd day of September, 2026. Position: dockside, brisket resting under a tea towel, kettle just gone quiet. Conditions: cool spring evening,...

On Sep 22, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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A finished Republic Smash Sauce burger, cheese melted and dripping, backyard BBQ at sunset

Brands to Watch: Republic Just Loaded the Whole Shelf

Republic just landed on the Rub Hub — ten gluten-free, Australian-made rubs and sauces built for every backyard cook. Darryl's verdict on the range, plus the smash burger recipe.

On Sep 14, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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Condiment of the Week: Mitch's Preserves' Black Sauce Earns a Permanent Spot

Rub of the Week: Republic's Signature Beef Just Cleared Customs

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The Smuggler's Comp Trail: A New Season Fires Up, and a Kiwi Crew Holds the Top Spot

Brands to Watch: Natural Smoke BBQ Woods and Western BBQ Products Just Cleared Customs

Condiment of the Week: Mitch's Preserves' Black Sauce Earns a Permanent Spot

Rub of the Week: Republic's Signature Beef Just Cleared Customs

Condiment of the Week: Coffee & Molasses Is the Brisket Sauce

Brands to Watch: Republic Just Loaded the Whole Shelf

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