Australian-made BBQ means rubs, sauces, salts, glazes, hot sauces and jerky blended and bottled here by local makers, comp teams and smokehouses. This shelf holds more than 450 of them in stock, from Butchers Axe and Low N Slow Basics charcoal and coffee rubs through to Uncle Mungos superhot sauces, Atomic Chicken chicken salt and Misty Gully liquid smoke. Shipping is a flat $10 Australia-wide.
Which Australian-made BBQ product should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Big Bark Rub | Butchers Axe | Charcoal beef rub / cool as (0/11) | Brisket, beef ribs, steak |
| Black Mamba Charcoal Rub | Sinsque | Charcoal pepper rub / mild (1/11) | Steak, brisket, beef ribs |
| Beef Bounce Rub | Low N Slow Basics | Coffee beef rub / mild (1/11) | Brisket, short ribs, steak |
| Chicken Salt Seasoning | Atomic Chicken | Chicken salt / cool as (0/11) | Hot chips, roast chook |
| Drop-In Jerk Rub | Coast n Smoke | Jerk rub / hot (7/11) | Chicken, wings, pork, fish |
| Jungle Juice Cherry Apple Jalapeño Glaze | Four Monkeys BBQ | Rib glaze / mild (3/11) | Ribs, wings, pork loin |
| Championship Candy BBQ Glaze | Heavenly Hell | Cherry glaze / mild (2/11) | Ribs, pork, wings |
| BBQ Sauce Coffee & Molasses | Fancy Hank's | BBQ sauce / cool as (0/11) | Brisket, short ribs, steak |
| BLAZED Smoked Chilli Honey | BLEND Smoked Honey | Hot honey / hot (7/11) | Fried chicken, pizza, crackling |
| Mango Carolina Reaper | Uncle Mungos | Hot sauce / extreme (10/11) | Wings, tacos, chicken |
| Liquid Smoke Hickory | Misty Gully | Liquid smoke / cool as (0/11) | Red meat, jerky, sauces |
| Build-Your-Own 3-Pack Beef Jerky | 3099 Jerky | Beef jerky / up to medium (5/11) | Road trips, the esky |
How to use Australian-made rubs and sauces
- Start with the protein. Pick a beef rub for brisket and steak, a chicken rub or chicken salt for the chook, and a sweeter pork rub for ribs. Most local makers label each shaker by protein.
- Rub early, glaze late. Rub brisket the night before. Brush sugary glazes like Championship Candy or Jungle Juice on in the last 15 to 20 minutes so they set without burning.
- Charcoal rubs look burnt on purpose. Big Bark uses activated charcoal and Black Mamba is a charcoal rub, both built for a black bark. Judge doneness by feel and temperature, not colour.
- Go easy on superhots. A few drops of a Carolina Reaper sauce is plenty for a plate of wings.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
Is Australian-made BBQ rub gluten free?
Some are, some aren't. Coast n Smoke Drop-In Jerk lists gluten free and vegan, Fancy Hank's Coffee & Molasses lists vegan and gluten free, and Big Bark and Black Mamba are listed as gluten friendly. 3099 Jerky contains gluten. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.
Australian made vs imported BBQ rubs
Imported US rubs follow Texas and Kansas City styles. Local makers cover those too, then add Aussie favourites like chicken salt and blends built for lamb. Buying local also backs the people cooking the Australian BBQ circuit. Compare our American imports and New Zealand range.
Shop local by maker with Butchers Axe, Heavenly Hell and Uncle Mungos, or browse by type: BBQ rubs, BBQ sauces, hot sauces and chicken salt.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Australian-made BBQ rubs and sauces?
The Rub Hub stocks more than 450 Australian-made BBQ rubs, sauces, salts, glazes, hot sauces and jerky from local makers like Butchers Axe, Heavenly Hell, Low N Slow Basics and Uncle Mungos, and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10.
What is a good Australian-made brisket rub?
For a dark, peppery bark try a charcoal rub like Butchers Axe Big Bark or Sinsque Black Mamba, or a coffee rub like Low N Slow Basics Beef Bounce. Rub the brisket the night before and keep the smoker low and steady.
Is chicken salt Australian?
Yes. Chicken salt is an Australian takeaway-shop seasoning for hot chips, and local makers like Atomic Chicken still blend it here. It also works on roast chook and popcorn.
Are Australian-made BBQ rubs gluten free?
Some are and some aren't. Coast n Smoke Drop-In Jerk lists gluten free and vegan, while 3099 Jerky contains gluten. Check the ingredient list on each product page, because recipes can change.
What is the hottest Australian-made hot sauce?
Uncle Mungos makes some of the hottest sauces on our Australian-made shelf: Covid-19 sits at extreme (11/11), the top of our Hub Heat scale, and Mango Carolina Reaper at extreme (10/11). Use a few drops at a time.