Clearance is short-dated stock: rubs, sauces, glazes and wing dusts that are past their best-before date and marked well below their usual price. Right now it's mostly Kosmos Q and Blues Hog from the US, plus Meat Mitch, Rum and Que, Drunken Sailor and Blackbear BBQ. Shipping is a flat $10 anywhere in Australia.
Which clearance item should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Hot BBQ Sauce | Blackbear BBQ | Smoky chilli BBQ sauce / mild (3/11) | Snags, burgers, wings |
| OP-X 1 BBQ Sauce | Kosmos Q | Sweet, tangy BBQ sauce / mild (1/11) | Brisket, pork, burgers |
| Apple Chipotle BBQ Sauce | Kosmos Q | Apple and chipotle / medium (5/11) | Ribs, pulled pork, chicken |
| Peach Habanero BBQ Sauce | Kosmos Q | Peach and habanero / medium (5/11) | Pork, wings, ribs |
| Pineapple Heat BBQ Glaze | Kosmos Q | Rib glaze / medium (5/11) | Pork ribs, ham, pork belly |
| Lemon Pepper Wing Dust | Kosmos Q | Lemon pepper dust / cool as (0/11) | Wings, fish, popcorn |
| Ghost Pepper Wing Dust | Kosmos Q | Ghost pepper dust / hot (8/11) | Wings, fries, popcorn |
| Steer Season Beef Rub | Meat Mitch | Savoury beef rub / mild (2/11) | Brisket, steak, burgers |
| Naked Seas'ning | Meat Mitch | No-sugar seasoning / mild (1/11) | Steak, seafood, veg |
| Smokey Mountain BBQ Sauce | Blues Hog | Thick hickory sauce / cool as (0/11) | Ribs, brisket, baked beans |
| Cajun Bayou Seasoning | Blues Hog | Cajun seasoning / medium (5/11) | Prawns, chicken, gumbo |
| Umami Port & Black Garlic Sauce | Rum and Que | Finishing sauce / cool as (0/11) | Steak, roast beef, mushrooms |
How to shop clearance
- It's clearly marked. Each clearance product page carries a "Clearance — past best-before" note, so you know what you're buying.
- Quality-checked first. Every unit is checked before it ships.
- Prices drop a long way. Blackbear BBQ Hot BBQ Sauce is $5 (was $19), Blues Hog's glass-jar sauces are $8 (were $24), and Rum and Que's port and black garlic sauce is $9 (was $19).
- When it's gone, it's gone. Clearance lines aren't restocked, so grab what suits your next cook. Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
Is it safe to eat food past its best-before date?
A best-before date marks peak quality, not safety. In Australia a use-by date is the safety cut-off; food past its best-before can still be sold if it is fit to eat. Dry rubs can fade a little in aroma over time, so use a touch more. Check the seal is intact before you open a bottle or jar.
Clearance vs sale
Clearance is short-dated stock. Our sale page is different: discounted products that are not short-dated. Lines being run out for good sit under runout.
After full-price staples? See every BBQ sauce, BBQ rub, glaze and wing seasoning, or browse Kosmos Q and Blues Hog.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy clearance BBQ sauces and rubs in Australia?
The Rub Hub's Clearance page lists short-dated rubs, sauces, glazes and seasonings marked well below their usual price. We ship Australia-wide for a flat $10 per order.
Why are The Rub Hub's clearance products discounted?
They are past their best-before date. Each unit is quality-checked before it ships, and the product page notes that it is clearance stock.
Is it safe to use a BBQ sauce past its best-before date?
A best-before date is a guide to peak quality, not a safety date; a use-by date is the safety cut-off. Check the seal is intact and the sauce looks and smells right before using it.
What is the difference between Clearance and Sale at The Rub Hub?
Clearance is short-dated stock past its best-before date. The Sale page lists discounted products that are not short-dated.
Will The Rub Hub restock clearance items?
No. Once a clearance line sells out it is gone for good, with no restock or reorder.