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Butchers Axe Stampede Steak Seasoning, 180g shaker, an Australian-made sugar-free beef rub

featured Rub of the Week: Stampede Steak Seasoning Puts Backbone Into a Melbourne Winter Steak

Darryl puts Butchers Axe's Melbourne-made Stampede Steak Seasoning through its paces on a winter ribeye — no chilli, all beefy backbone, with a reverse-sear method and a Smuggler's Secret.

On Sep 09, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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Taming Temperature Swings on a Winter Smoke (So the Wind Doesn't Win)

A cold snap and a gusty backyard is where most winter cooks go sideways. Darryl breaks down why cheap smokers swing in the wind and how to hold your temp,...

On Sep 09, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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Coast n Smoke Surf Paddle Grill SPG seasoning 170g, front of shaker on transparent background

What to Season First: The Rub Kit Every New Outdoor Kitchen Needs

⚓ SMUGGLER'S LOGWatched another mate drop a small fortune on a brand-new built-in outdoor kitchen last week — four burners, side hob, the lot. Gleaming stainless steel, and not a...

On Sep 09, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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What Is SPG Seasoning? The Three-Ingredient Rub Behind Real Texas BBQ

⚓ SMUGGLER'S LOGSomebody spotted "SPG" on a jar and asked what the letters stood for. Once you know, you'll see it everywhere. Short answer: SPG stands for Salt, Pepper and...

On Sep 09, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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Carnivore Society Beef Tallow 500ml cooking fat — grass-fed jar, front label

Smuggler's Recipe Vault #18: Beef Tallow-Seared Steak

This one's about the fat, not just the meat. Cooking in rendered beef tallow instead of oil pushes the crust further and the flavour deeper - genuinely worth the switch....

On Sep 08, 2026 by The Rub Smuggler 0 comments

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Taippan BBQ Aussie All-Rounder rub 175g, front of pack

Smuggler's Recipe Vault #17: Tomahawk Steak Reverse Sear

Every so often the occasion calls for the big showpiece. Tomahawk steak, done properly, is the one that gets photographed before it gets eaten. The Cut A full tomahawk -...

On Sep 08, 2026 by The Rub Smuggler 0 comments

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TAIPPAN BBQ Aussie All-Rounder all-purpose BBQ rub 175g — front on transparent background

Smuggler's Recipe Vault #11: Tri Tip Reverse Sear

Beef prices are what they are, so the Smuggler's been running smaller, smarter cuts lately. Tri tip is the one nobody talks about enough - full beef flavour, a fraction...

On Sep 08, 2026 by The Rub Smuggler 0 comments

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