Hardcore Carnivore is Jess Pryles' seasoning line. Jess grew up in Melbourne, fell for live-fire cooking in Texas and has cooked out of Austin ever since. The range covers rubs, finishing sauces, compound-butter mixes, high-heat gloves and her Prime Cuts cookbook, for beef, pork, chicken and game. Most of it is made in Texas; MeatyMite is the exception, made in Australia. The Rub Hub stocks the range, with flat $10 shipping Australia-wide.
Which Hardcore Carnivore rub should I use?
| Product | Style | Heat | Best on | Size |
| Black Rub | Pepper and garlic beef rub with activated charcoal | Mild (1/11) | Brisket, steak, beef ribs, burgers | 368g |
| Steak Master Seasoning | Coarse pepper, garlic, smoked paprika | Cool As (0/11) | Steak, beef, burgers | 391g |
| Red Rub | All-purpose garlic, pepper, paprika | Mild (2/11) | Pork, chicken, beef, wings | 311g |
| Sweet BBQ Rub | Brown sugar and paprika pork rub | Mild (1/11) | Pork ribs, pork, chicken | 347g |
| Poultry Rub | Herb and lemon chicken rub | Cool As (0/11) | Chicken, turkey, roast potatoes | 335g |
| Camo Rub | Hickory, honey and vinegar game rub | Cool As (0/11) | Venison, lamb, pork, game | 297g |
| MeatyMite All-Purpose Rub | Malty umami all-rounder (made in Australia) | Cool As (0/11) | Lamb roasts, brisket, beef ribs, eggs | 280g |
| Chilli Lime (Meatchelada) Rub | Real lime over earthy chilli | Medium (4/11) | Tacos, fajitas, wings, oysters | 340g |
| Tex Mex Rub | Dark chilli, cumin and garlic | Mild (3/11) | Fajitas, tacos, nachos, beef | 305g |
| Cajun Rub | Louisiana-style garlic, herb, paprika | Medium (5/11) | Gumbo, jambalaya, blackened fish, prawns | 400g |
| Texas Jalapeno Salt | Seasoning salt with real jalapeño | Medium (4/11) | Steak, chicken, eggs, chips | 312g |
| Burnt Ends Sauce | Molasses and smoke glaze | Mild (2/11) | Burnt ends, wings, ribs, ham | 454g |
| Saucesome BBQ Sauce | Ancho chilli and molasses BBQ sauce | Medium (4/11) | Pork, ribs, brisket, burgers | 595g |
| Cowboy Butter Mix | Herb, garlic and citrus butter mix | Mild (2/11) | Steak, seafood, corn, garlic bread | 255g |
| Hot Honey Butter Mix | Sweet, smoky, spicy butter mix | Medium (5/11) | Fried chicken, cornbread, ribs, wings | 354g |
| High Heat Gloves | Silicone-grip gloves rated to 760°C | n/a | Hot grates, lids, briskets | One size |
| Prime Cuts by Jess Pryles | Hardback cookbook, 288 pages | n/a | Choosing and cooking every cut | Book |
Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
Hardcore Carnivore for brisket and beef
Black is the beef rub the brand is known for: coarse pepper and garlic, with activated charcoal for a jet-black bark on brisket and steak. Steak Master leans on coarse pepper, garlic and Worcestershire for a crust, and MeatyMite adds a malty umami hit to lamb roasts and beef ribs. See our brisket rubs and Texas BBQ range.
Hardcore Carnivore for ribs, pork, chicken and game
Red is the everyday all-rounder, Sweet BBQ builds a glossy bark on pork butts and ribs, and Poultry Rub is herby and lemony for chook and turkey. Camo brings hickory, honey and vinegar to venison and lamb. Finish ribs or burnt ends with Burnt Ends Sauce or Saucesome. Browse rib rubs, chicken rubs and game rubs.
Hardcore Carnivore Tex-Mex, Cajun and butters
Chilli Lime and Tex Mex cover taco and fajita night, Cajun goes into gumbo and blackened fish, and Texas Jalapeno Salt seasons and spices in one shake. Stir two tablespoons of Cowboy Butter or Hot Honey Butter Mix through a stick of softened butter for a melting finish. More in taco seasonings and Cajun range.
Allergen note
Sweet BBQ contains mustard, Tex Mex contains soy, and MeatyMite contains gluten (yeast extract). Always check the label and the ingredient list on each product page.
Want more American rubs? Browse our American import range or see every maker on the brands page.
Hardcore Carnivore FAQs
Where can I buy Hardcore Carnivore in Australia?
The Rub Hub is an Australian stockist of Hardcore Carnivore and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10, including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin and Canberra.
Which Hardcore Carnivore rub is for brisket?
Black is Hardcore Carnivore's beef rub for brisket, steak and beef ribs. It uses coarse pepper and garlic with activated charcoal for a jet-black bark, and has barely any heat.
Where is Hardcore Carnivore made?
Most of the Hardcore Carnivore range is made in Texas, USA. MeatyMite All-Purpose Rub is the exception: it is manufactured in Australia.
Who is behind Hardcore Carnivore?
Hardcore Carnivore is Jess Pryles' range. She grew up in Melbourne and cooks out of Austin, Texas.
How hot is Hardcore Carnivore Chilli Lime?
Chilli Lime sits at medium heat, with real lime tang over earthy chilli. It suits tacos, fajitas, wings and oysters.