Canadian BBQ rubs, finishing salts and condiments from two makers: Smokes Seasoning, whose rubs are crafted in Alberta and blended in Australia, and Montreal chef Chuck Hughes, whose antipasto, relish and coleslaw jars are a product of Quebec. Flat $10 shipping anywhere in Australia.
Which Canadian BBQ products should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Brisket Black BBQ Rub | Smokes Seasoning | Coffee beef rub / mild (2/11) | Brisket, steak, burgers |
| The Standard BBQ Rub | Smokes Seasoning | All-purpose rub / cool as (0/11) | Beef, pork, chicken, veg |
| Pork Poultry BBQ Rub | Smokes Seasoning | Turmeric and anise rub / medium (4/11) | Pork, chicken, white fish |
| Asian Spice BBQ Rub | Smokes Seasoning | Char siu-style rub / medium (5/11) | Pork ribs, wings |
| Cherry Chipotle BBQ Rub | Smokes Seasoning | Sweet-hot rib rub / medium (6/11) | Pork ribs, wings, short ribs |
| Chipotle Salt | Smokes Seasoning | Finishing salt / hot (7/11) | Steak, wings, guacamole |
| Jalapeno Salt | Smokes Seasoning | Finishing salt / hot (8/11) | Eggs, hot chips, corn |
| Cowboy Butter Ranch Seasoning Mix | Smokes Seasoning | Ranch seasoning / cool as (0/11) | Wings, fries, garlic bread |
| Garlic Jalapeño Ranch Seasoning Mix | Smokes Seasoning | Ranch seasoning / mild (2/11) | Wings, tacos, street corn |
| Mild Antipasto | Chuck Hughes | Vegetable antipasto / cool as (0/11) | Eggs, pizza, grazing boards |
| Mild Eggplant Relish | Chuck Hughes | Eggplant relish / cool as (0/11) | Lamb, burgers, flatbread |
| Spicy Mustard Coleslaw | Chuck Hughes | Mustard slaw in a jar / medium (4/11) | Hot dogs, pulled pork |
How to use them
- Brisket Black: coat a brisket or beef ribs the night before for a dark, roasty bark. It works on steak and burgers too.
- Salts: the Chipotle and Jalapeno Salts are finishers. Shake them over food straight off the grill.
- Ranch mixes: toss wings or fries through them, or stir into sour cream or mayo for a dip.
- Chuck Hughes jars: spoon beside smoked meats, pile onto burgers and hot dogs, or set out on a grazing board.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
What is a coffee rub?
A coffee rub uses ground coffee alongside salt, pepper and spices. On a long cook the coffee roasts into a near-black bark with a slightly bitter, savoury edge that suits beef. Smokes' Brisket Black is one. See more in our coffee and brisket ranges.
The Chuck Hughes jars are tagged vegan and gluten free. Most Smokes rubs and salts are tagged as containing soy, and the ranch mixes as containing milk. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.
More to explore: finishing salts, relish and condiments, or the full Smokes Seasoning and Chuck Hughes pages.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Smokes Seasoning made?
Smokes Seasoning rubs are crafted in Alberta, Canada, and blended in Australia, according to the product data at The Rub Hub. The range includes coffee, cherry chipotle and all-purpose rubs plus chipotle and jalapeño salts.
Who is Chuck Hughes?
Chuck Hughes is a Montreal chef and TV host. His antipasto, eggplant relish, spreads and mustard coleslaw jars are a product of Quebec, Canada.
What is a coffee rub used for?
A coffee rub is mainly used on beef, such as brisket, steak, beef ribs and burgers. The coffee roasts into a dark, savoury bark during a long cook.
How do you use antipasto in a jar?
Spoon it straight from the jar onto crackers, bruschetta, pizza or a grazing board, or serve it beside grilled sausages, steak and eggs.
Where can I buy Canadian BBQ rubs in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks Canadian BBQ rubs and salts from Smokes Seasoning and condiment jars from Chuck Hughes. Shipping is a flat $10 anywhere in Australia.