Award Winners gathers the rubs, sauces, hot sauces and preserves at The Rub Hub that their makers list as award-winning, from competition BBQ rubs to show-medal jams and pickles. It includes Heavenly Hell, Plowboys BBQ, Fancy Hanks, Nomad Chilli Co, Tillman's Barbecue and Mitch's Preserves. Shipping is a flat $10 anywhere in Australia.
Which award-winning product should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| White Lightning (411g) | Boars Night Out | All-purpose seasoning; cool as (0/11) | Steak, chicken, seafood, veg |
| Beef Shake Steak Seasoning (340g) | Elk Creek | Steak seasoning; cool as (0/11) | Steak, brisket, burgers |
| BBQ Sauce Original (330ml) | Fancy Hanks | Southern-style BBQ sauce; cool as (0/11) | Pulled pork, spare ribs, burgers |
| The Don Steak Sauce (375ml) | BBQ Mafia | Tangy steak sauce; cool as (0/11) | Steak, burgers, roast beef |
| Onion Jam | Mitch's Preserves | Sticky onion jam; mild (1/11) | Grazing plates, toasties |
| Bull Dust All Purpose Rub (200g) | Rum and Que | Garlic all-purpose; mild (1/11) | Steak, brisket, beef ribs |
| Yardbird Rub (397g) | Plowboys BBQ | Competition rub; mild (2/11) | Chicken, pork ribs, wings |
| Championship Candy BBQ Glaze (250ml) | Heavenly Hell | Cherry-orange glaze; mild (2/11) | Ribs, pork, chicken |
| Chipotle Apple BBQ Sauce (595g) | Tillman's Barbecue | Sweet heat BBQ sauce; medium (5/11) | Pork ribs, pulled pork, wings |
| The Original 1983 Crispy Chilli Oil (268g) | DC Cartel | Crispy chilli oil; medium (5/11) | Eggs, noodles, dumplings |
| Habanero Roja Fermented Hot Sauce (148ml) | Nomad Chilli Co | Fermented hot sauce; hot (7/11) | Tacos, grilled beef, pork |
| Punk Rock Peppers Casualties | Heavenly Hell | Carolina Reaper sauce; extreme (10/11) | Wings, chilli, by the drop |
Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
How to pick from the award winners
- Start with the cook. Competition rubs like Plowboys BBQ Yardbird suit chicken and ribs; Elk Creek Beef Shake and Rum and Que Bull Dust lean beef.
- Finish with a sauce. Fancy Hanks Original and Heavenly Hell Championship Candy glaze are made for pork.
- Check the heat. This page runs from cool as to extreme, so check the rating before you buy for the family.
- Read the detail. Where a maker names the award, such as a gold medal or a show win, you'll find it on the product page.
What awards have these products won?
It varies by maker. Plowboys BBQ's Yardbird Rub is listed as an American Royal winner, DC Cartel's crispy chilli oil took gold at two 2024 Royal shows, Mitch's Preserves Onion Jam won gold and Best in Class, and Fancy Hanks Original is a gold medal BBQ sauce. Other products are listed as award-winning by their makers without naming the event. We're a stockist, so we don't run or judge these awards.
For competition-style cooking, see our competition BBQ range, or browse BBQ rubs, BBQ sauces, hot sauces and top sellers. Shop by maker: Heavenly Hell and Mitch's Preserves.
Frequently asked questions
What are award-winning BBQ rubs?
Award-winning BBQ rubs are rubs whose makers have won competitions or food awards with them. At The Rub Hub they include Plowboys BBQ Yardbird, Boars Night Out White Lightning, Elk Creek Beef Shake and Rum and Que Bull Dust.
Is there an award-winning Australian BBQ sauce?
Yes. Fancy Hanks BBQ Sauce Original from Melbourne is listed as a gold medal BBQ sauce, and Heavenly Hell and BBQ Mafia also make Australian sauces and glazes listed as award-winning.
What award did Plowboys BBQ Yardbird Rub win?
Plowboys BBQ Yardbird Rub, a Kansas City competition chicken and pork rub, is listed as an American Royal winner.
Are award-winning hot sauces very hot?
Not always. Nomad Chilli Co Habanero Roja rates 7 out of 11 on Hub Heat, while Heavenly Hell Punk Rock Peppers Casualties is extreme at 10 out of 11. Check each product's Hub Heat rating before you buy.
Where can I buy award-winning BBQ rubs and sauces in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks award-winning rubs, sauces, hot sauces and preserves from Heavenly Hell, Plowboys BBQ, Fancy Hanks, Mitch's Preserves and more, and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10.