An all-purpose rub is a balanced everyday seasoning, usually built on salt, pepper and garlic, that works on beef, chicken, pork, seafood and veg without one flavour taking over. This range covers savoury no-heat shakers from Butchers Axe, Sinsque and Four Saucemen, Texas-style pepper rubs from Chuds BBQ and Hardcore Carnivore, and a few with real heat. Shipping is a flat $10 Australia-wide.
Which all-purpose rub should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Basecamp All-Purpose Seasoning | Butchers Axe | Savoury, balanced / cool as (0/11) | Beef, chicken, pork, veg |
| Snow All Purpose Rub | Sinsque | Clean, savoury / cool as (0/11) | Beef, chicken, pork, fish, veg |
| The White Rub | Four Saucemen | Garlic and salt base / cool as (0/11) | Chicken, pork, veg |
| Bushranger A.P.R. | Outlaw Barbecue | Pepper, garlic, oregano / cool as (0/11) | Beef, pork, chicken, lamb, veg |
| ChudRub | Chuds BBQ | Texas pepper-garlic / cool as (0/11) | Brisket, beef ribs, chicken |
| White Lightning | Boars Night Out | Garlic-forward / cool as (0/11) | Steak, chicken, seafood, veg |
| Garlic Goals All Purpose Rub | Low N Slow Basics | Garlic and parmesan / mild (1/11) | Hot chips, chicken, roast veg |
| Aussie All-Rounder | Taipan BBQ | Paprika, mellow chipotle / mild (1/11) | Brisket, pork, chicken, snags |
| Red Rub | Hardcore Carnivore | Garlic, pepper, paprika / mild (2/11) | Pork, chicken, beef, wings |
| Everything Seasoning | Carolina Smoke | Smoky, peppery / medium (5/11) | Beef, lamb, seafood, chips |
| One Rub | Croix Valley | Competition all-purpose / medium (5/11) | Brisket, steak, pork shoulder |
| Jalapeño Salt | Smokes Seasoning | Finishing salt / hot (8/11) | Eggs, hot chips, corn, tacos |
How to use an all-purpose rub
- Use it like seasoned salt. Shake it on steaks, chops, snags and chicken just before they hit the grill.
- Base layer for big cooks. On brisket or pork shoulder, put the all-purpose on first, then a protein-specific rub over the top.
- Check the salt. Most all-purpose rubs are salt-led. If you dry brine first, ease off the rub.
- Off the barbecue too. Try one on roast spuds, eggs, popcorn or a tray of veg.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
All-purpose rub vs SPG
SPG is just salt, pepper and garlic. An all-purpose rub starts there and adds paprika, onion, herbs or a little sugar for colour and depth. If you want the plainest base, see our SPG seasonings; if you want a shaker that does more of the work, stay here.
Is all-purpose rub gluten free?
Several list it. Hardcore Carnivore Red, Chuds BBQ ChudRub, Four Saucemen The White Rub and Croix Valley One Rub are listed as gluten free. Outlaw Barbecue Bushranger may contain gluten, and Smokes Seasoning Jalapeño Salt may contain traces. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.
Shop by maker with Butchers Axe or Hardcore Carnivore, or by job: beef rubs, chicken rubs, pork rubs and seasonings.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy all-purpose BBQ rub in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks all-purpose BBQ rubs from Australian, New Zealand and US makers including Butchers Axe, Sinsque, Four Saucemen, Chuds BBQ and Hardcore Carnivore, and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10.
What is an all-purpose rub?
An all-purpose rub is a balanced everyday seasoning, usually built on salt, pepper and garlic with paprika, onion or herbs, that works on beef, chicken, pork, seafood and vegetables.
Can I use all-purpose rub on brisket?
Yes. Many cooks use an all-purpose rub as the base layer on brisket, then add coarse pepper or a beef rub on top. Texas-style blends like Chuds BBQ ChudRub are built for brisket and beef ribs.
What is the difference between all-purpose rub and SPG?
SPG is only salt, pepper and garlic. An all-purpose rub usually adds paprika, onion, herbs or a little sugar for extra colour and flavour.
Is there a spicy all-purpose rub?
Yes. Carolina Smoke Everything Seasoning and Croix Valley One Rub both sit at medium (5/11) on our Hub Heat scale, and Smokes Seasoning Jalapeño Salt is hot (8/11).