The Smuggler's Journal

A meat injector needle in a raw bone-in pork shoulder with marinade seeping out

featured New on the Shelf: Smoke On Wheels Pork Marinade & Injection

Smoke On Wheels Pork Marinade & Injection just landed — the Kansas City bottle that won pork honours at the Jack Daniel's World Championship. Full recipe for injected pulled pork...

On Oct 08, 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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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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The Chicken Jockey 5-piece chicken rub and BBQ sauce gift pack from The Rub Hub

New on the Shelf: The Chicken Jockey Box Ends the Sunday Roast Rut

Five full-size products, one bird, no excuses. Darryl sails through the new Chicken Jockey box and builds a whole weekend roast-and-wings plan around it.

On Sep 09, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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