Burger rubs, patty seasonings and everything that goes in the bun: burger salts, sauces, ketchups, mustards, relishes and pickles. Makers here include Four Saucemen, Butchers Axe, Misty Gully, BBQ Mafia, Boomas BBQ, Fancy Hanks, Acide and Mitch's Preserves, running from no heat through to Carolina Reaper. Shipping is a flat $10 anywhere in Australia.
Which burger seasoning or sauce should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| The Burger Salt | Four Saucemen | Garlic and onion salt / cool as (0/11) | Smash patties, steak, hot chips |
| Burger Seasoning | Misty Gully | Pub-style patty seasoning / mild (1/11) | Beef, chicken and lamb patties |
| OG Steakout BBQ Rub | BBQ Mafia | Salt and cracked pepper / cool as (0/11) | Thick patties, steak |
| Zeally Seasoning Rub | Coast n Smoke | Montreal-style seasoning / mild (2/11) | Patties, steak, lamb |
| Burger Sauce | Boomas BBQ | Creamy gherkin and mustard / mild (1/11) | Burgers, wraps, fries |
| Burger Sauce | Uncle Mungos | Creamy and smoky / medium (4/11) | Burgers, kebabs, schnitty rolls |
| Mademan Grill Ketchup | BBQ Mafia | Smoky tomato ketchup / cool as (0/11) | Burgers, hot chips, hot dogs |
| Draculas Dreams Smoky Chipotle Ketchup | Heavenly Hell | Chipotle and maple ketchup / mild (3/11) | Burgers, chips, eggs |
| Blazing Burger Sauce | Cobra Chilli | Mustard burger sauce / medium (5/11) | Burgers, steak sangas |
| Pickled Dill Cucumber Chips | Acide | Crinkle-cut dill pickles / cool as (0/11) | Burgers, fried chicken |
| Original Onion Marmalade | Tracklements | Onion marmalade / cool as (0/11) | Burgers, steak sangas |
| Reaper's Harvest Chilli Sauce | Cobra Chilli | Carolina Reaper sauce / extreme (9/11) | Burgers, steak, wings |
How to season a burger
- Season the outside only. Salt mixed through mince early firms it up and makes the patty springy. Shake it on the surface just before cooking.
- Smash burgers: press a ball of cold mince flat on a very hot plate, season straight away, and flip once the edges are brown and crisp. A garlic and onion salt like The Burger Salt suits this.
- Thick pub burgers: a coarser beef rub such as BBQ Mafia OG Steakout or Butchers Axe Bullseye builds a crust on the grill. Cook beef mince patties to 71°C in the centre.
- Build it last: toast the bun, then sauce, cheese, pickles. Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
Burger sauce vs ketchup vs relish
Burger sauce is creamy and tangy, usually with pickle or mustard through it. Ketchup is smooth, sweet tomato. Relish is chunkier and often spiced, like Mitch's Preserves Tomato Relish. Pickles add crunch and acid to cut the fat. Some creamy sauces, like Uncle Mungos Burger Sauce, are built on egg yolk, so check the ingredient list on each product page.
Australian-made burger picks
Misty Gully, Butchers Axe, BBQ Mafia, Boomas BBQ, Acide, Cobra Chilli and Mitch's Preserves are all Australian made. From across the ditch, Four Saucemen's The Burger Salt is made in New Zealand. Misty Gully Burger Seasoning is the easy start at $9.
Keep going with our beef range, chicken salt and fries seasonings for the side, plus ketchup, pickles and relish. Or browse BBQ Mafia and Butchers Axe.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy burger seasoning in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks burger salts, patty seasonings, burger sauces, ketchups, relishes and pickles from Australian, New Zealand and overseas makers. We ship Australia-wide for a flat $10 per order.
When should you season burger patties?
Season the outside of the patty just before it goes on the grill or hot plate. Mixing salt through the mince early makes the texture firm and springy.
What is burger salt?
Burger salt is a seasoning made for patties, usually salt with garlic, onion and savoury flavour. Four Saucemen's The Burger Salt is roasted garlic, onion and umami with no heat.
What temperature should a beef burger be cooked to?
Beef mince patties should reach 71°C in the centre. A probe thermometer takes the guesswork out of thick patties.
What is the difference between burger sauce and ketchup?
Burger sauce is usually creamy and tangy, often with pickle or mustard, while ketchup is a smooth, sweet tomato sauce. Plenty of burgers use both.