DC Cartel The Original 1983 Crispy Chilli Oil drizzled over a fried egg and smashed avocado on sourdough toast
DC Cartel THE ORIGINAL 1983

Deep-Fried Shallot & Garlic Crispy Chilli Oil

Dulcie's 1983 recipe, hand-fried in small batches in the Adelaide Hills - crunchy shallot, toasted garlic and medium heat that goes on everything from fried eggs to noodles.

Dulcie's 1983 recipe - crunchy shallot, toasted garlic, medium heat on everything.

DC Cartel The Original 1983 Crispy Chilli Oil 268g jar
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Best Sellers

What Australia's actually buying — ranked, not curated.

These are The Rub Hub best sellers — the rubs, sauces and seasonings Australia reaches for first, ranked by real sales, not curated by us. From Atomic Chicken's charcoal chook seasoning to DC Cartel's cult crispy chilli oil, Hardcore Carnivore's competition-grade rubs, Rum and Que's award-winning sauces and Stef the Maori's four-rub bundle, this is the line-up cooks keep coming back for.

It's a living leaderboard, not a fixed list — as tastes shift week to week, so does what's below.

Watch the movers: Hardcore Carnivore has five products on the board, Smokes Seasoning's Brisket Black BBQ Rub sits alongside its Cherry Chipotle and Pork Poultry rubs, and Uncle Mungos' Covid-19 superhot sauce has made the list too — none curated, just what the sales data shows.

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Australia's most-bought barbecue brands — tap any logo to shop the range.

Top 24 Best Sellers

Ranked by real sales — updated as the leaderboard shifts.

Award winning
DC Cartel The Original 1983 crispy chilli oil 268g, front of jar on transparent backgroundDC Cartel The Original 1983 crispy chilli oil 268g with gold medal food awards, transparent background
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The Original 1983- Limited Release Crispy Chilli Oil - 268g

Crispy chilli oil from a 40-year-old family recipe, for eggs, noodles, pizza and dumplings. Fried shallot and garlic crunch, medium chilli hit. Gold at two 2024 Royals.
$28.00
$28.00
HOT MOVER
Atomic Chicken Charcoal Chicken Seasoning Rub 280g, front of shaker on transparent backgroundAtomic Chicken Charcoal Chicken Seasoning Rub 280g — whole charcoal-roasted rotisserie chicken on a board with roast potatoes beside the shaker

Charcoal Chicken Seasoning Rub – 280g

Charcoal chicken seasoning for whole roast birds, thighs and roast spuds. Smoky, chargrilled and herby, savoury rather than spicy. Skip the Sunday chicken shop queue.
$22.00
$22.00
SAVE 13%HOT MOVER
Stef the Maori The Full Stef bundle — all four seasoning shakers together, high-resolutionStef the Maori — the full range of all four shakers together

The Full Stef – All 4 Seasonings Bundle Pack

All four Stef the Maori seasonings in one bundle: Rub One Out, Pork Hunt, Deep Bush and Aquadesiac. Mostly mild heat. Beef to seafood covered, and you save on the lot.
$101.00
$116.00
$101.00
Save $15.00
HOT MOVER
Award winning
Boars Night Out White Lightning Double Garlic Butter 346g shaker, transparent front viewBoars Night Out Double Garlic Butter shaker beside a seared steak and roasted garlic on a porch table

White Lightning Double Garlic Butter – 346g

Double garlic butter seasoning for steak, chicken, seafood and potatoes. Big roasted garlic, buttery richness, herb finish, no heat. White Lightning, garlic doubled down.
$36.00
$36.00
HOT MOVER
Hardcore Carnivore Black beef rub 368g shaker, front of pack on transparent backgroundHardcore Carnivore Black beef rub 368g shaker — activated-charcoal rub

Black Rub – 368g

Jess Pryles' best-selling Texas beef rub for brisket and steak. Coarse pepper and garlic, no chilli, plus activated charcoal for a jet-black, competition-grade bark.
$36.00
$36.00
Rum and Que Umami Port and Black Garlic Sauce 150mlRum and Que Umami Port & Black Garlic sauce being poured over sliced smoked beef on a board

Umami Port & Black Garlic Sauce – 150ml

Port and black garlic finishing sauce for steak, roast beef, mushrooms and cheese. Fruity port and treacle-dark black garlic, no heat. A few drops of restaurant polish.
$12.00
$24.00
$12.00
Save $12.00
Four Saucemen The White Rub 300g all-purpose BBQ rub, front of shakerFour Saucemen The White Rub - whole roast chicken with golden seasoned skin

The White Rub All Purpose BBQ Rub - 300g

Gluten-free NZ all-purpose BBQ rub for chook, pork, veg and steak. Savoury garlic, salt and a whisper of pepper, no chilli. The quiet base layer under every bolder rub.
$28.00
$28.00
Hardcore Carnivore Red all-purpose rub 311g shaker, front of pack on transparent backgroundHardcore Carnivore Red all-purpose rub, lifestyle

Red Rub – 311g

A Texas-made all-purpose BBQ rub for pork, chicken, beef and wings. Garlic, coarse pepper and paprika with a whisper of chilli. Competition BBQ's best-kept secret.
$36.00
$36.00
Bear & Burtons W Sauce Fireshire Sauce - 355ml – front of packBear & Burtons W Sauce Fireshire Sauce - 355ml – product photo 2

Fireshire Sauce - 355ml

Fiery Worcestershire for steak marinades, Bloody Marys and Caesar dressing. Tangy, savoury-sweet depth with a serrano, habanero and bhut jolokia kick. W Sauce, armed.
$26.00
$26.00
HOT MOVER
Atomic Chicken Chicken Salt Seasoning 330g, front of shaker on transparent backgroundAtomic Chicken Chicken Salt Seasoning 330g — hot chips in a paper cone being showered with chicken salt at a backyard picnic table

Chicken Salt Seasoning – 330g

Aussie chicken salt for hot chips, roast chook and popcorn. Salty, faintly sweet, umami-rich, a whisper of warm spice, no heat. Takeaway-shop flavour in a 330g shaker.
$16.00
$16.00
HOT MOVER
Hardcore Carnivore Burnt Ends BBQ sauce 454g jar, front of pack on transparent backgroundHardcore Carnivore Burnt Ends Sauce - 454g – product photo 2

Burnt Ends Sauce - 454g

A gluten-free Texas glaze that turns pork belly or brisket cubes into sticky meat candy. Molasses, smoke and buttery depth with a gentle jalapeño finish.
$36.00
$36.00
Butchers Axe Big Bark charcoal beef rub 190g shaker, front label, product only on transparent backgroundWhole smoked beef brisket with a dark peppery bark, cooked by Butchers Axe BBQ Melbourne

Big Bark Rub – 190g

Competition beef rub for brisket, ribs, steak and burgers, turned jet-black by activated charcoal. Savoury, gently sweet, no heat. Bark dark enough to impress judges.
$21.00
$21.00
John Henrys Texas Brisket Rub - 326g – front of packJohn Henry's brand logo, chef portrait medallion, Have a Spice Day since 1953, silver on transparent background

Texas Brisket Rub - 326g

Texas brisket rub for brisket, tri-tip, steak, lamb and game. Brown sugar, paprika, smoke and garlic with a lick of lemon oil, mild. Cook-off pedigree in a 326g shaker.
$36.00
$36.00
HOT MOVER
Hardcore Carnivore Sweet BBQ rub 347g shaker, front of pack on transparent backgroundHardcore Carnivore Sweet BBQ rub, ingredients side of pack

Sweet BBQ Rub – 347g

A Texas-made sweet BBQ rub for pork butts, ribs and chicken. Brown sugar, paprika, garlic and a subtle mustard tang, no heat. Caramelises into a sticky, glossy bark.
$36.00
$36.00
Smokes Brisket Black beef BBQ rub 270g, front of shaker on transparent backgroundSmokes Brisket Black beef BBQ rub 270g, side of shaker, transparent background

Brisket Black BBQ Rub – 270g

Coffee-infused beef rub for brisket, steak, burgers and game, crafted in Canada. Roasty, savoury and mild. Near-black bark that makes beef taste beefier.
$32.00
$32.00
Blend Bling Chilli Oil Crunch 250g — front of jar on transparent backgroundBlend Bling Chilli Oil Crunch 250g — spooned over a bowl of ramen

BLING Chilli Oil Crunch – 250g

Chilli oil crunch for fried eggs, ramen, dumplings and smashed avo. Toasted sesame, sweet umami, medium chilli warmth, black vinegar tang. Spoon it on.
$21.00
$21.00
Atomic Chicken Blue Cheese Sauce 250ml, front of bottle on transparent backgroundAtomic Chicken Blue Cheese Sauce 250ml — bowl of buffalo wings with the bottle and creamy blue cheese dip

Blue Cheese Sauce – 250ml

Blue cheese sauce for buffalo wings, wedge salads and loaded fries. Tangy blue-cheese funk, cider vinegar and garlic, cool with zero chilli. The calm half of wing night.
$18.00
$18.00
Coast n Smoke Winki-POP Dust seasoning 170g, front of shaker on transparent backgroundCoast n Smoke Winki-POP Dust — pile of grilled chicken wings with crisp golden skin dusted in the seasoning

Winki-POP Dust Seasoning Rub – 170g

All-rounder rub for wings, pork, seafood and veg, twice an Aussie Barbecue Rub Awards finalist. Sweet, smoky ancho and chipotle, mild. Wings and prawns, handled.
$19.00
$19.00
Stef the Maori Rub One Out 240g all purpose seasoning, front of shaker, high-resolutionStef the Maori Rub One Out all purpose seasoning — thick scotch fillet steak searing on a cast-iron grill, shaker beside

Rub One Out All Purpose Seasoning Rub - 240g

NZ-designed, Aussie-made all-purpose rub for steak, chook, veg and seafood. Clean salt, garlic, onion and pepper, mild. The cheeky mate that makes you the hero.
$29.00
$29.00
Smokes Cherry Chipotle BBQ rub 230g, front of shaker on transparent backgroundSmokes Cherry Chipotle BBQ rub 230g, side of shaker, transparent background

Cherry Chipotle BBQ Rub – 230g

Cherry chipotle BBQ rub for pork ribs, chicken, wings and short ribs. Big cherry, chipotle smoke and a sour twist, hot raw, softer cooked. Glossy bark, serious ribs.
$32.00
$32.00
Atomic Chicken Buffalo Hot Sauce 250ml, front of bottle on transparent backgroundAtomic Chicken Buffalo Hot Sauce 250ml — bowl of glossy buffalo wings with blue cheese dip and celery

Buffalo Hot Sauce – 250ml

Buffalo hot sauce for wings, burgers and loaded fries. Sweet tomato and molasses, tangy vinegar and Worcestershire, mild-medium warmth. Grab napkins.
$18.00
$18.00
Rum and Que Meat Juice Glaze and BBQ Sauce 500mlRum and Que Meat Juice BBQ sauce — golden pie served with a dish of the sauce, bottle alongside

Meat Juice Glaze & BBQ Sauce – 500ml

BBQ sauce and glaze in one for ribs, brisket, chicken and burgers. Maple and date syrup over tangy cider vinegar, glossy, no heat. Once open, it's on everything.
$24.00
$24.00
Low n Slow Basics Steak Shooter beef rub 250g, front of shaker on transparent backgroundLow n Slow Basics Steak Shooter beef rub 250g, left side of shaker, transparent background

Steak Shooter Rub – 250g

Aaron Palmer's beef rub for steaks, brisket, burgers and beef ribs. Salt-forward and savoury, gentle spice, no chilli burn. Deep mahogany colour on any cut.
$26.00
$26.00
Hardcore Carnivore Chilli Lime rub 340g shaker, front of pack on transparent backgroundHardcore Carnivore Chilli Lime rub, ingredients side of pack

Chilli Lime (Meatchelada) Rub – 340g

A zesty Texas seasoning for tacos, fajitas, wings and oysters. Real lime tang over earthy chilli, mild-to-medium heat. Sunshine in a shaker, ripper on margarita rims.
$36.00
$36.00