John Henry's rubs are built on East Texas barbecue tradition: brown sugar, paprika, natural smoke, garlic and onion, finished with a splash of lemon oil. The range is made to seal in juices and build a proper bark on brisket, pork, chicken and wings. The Rub Hub stocks three of the rubs in 326g shakers at $28 each, and every one is labelled gluten free. Flat $10 shipping Australia-wide.
Which John Henry's rub should I use?
Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
| Product | Style | Heat | Best on | Size |
| Texas Brisket Rub | Savoury East Texas beef rub | Mild (1/11) | Brisket, tri-tip, steak, lamb, game | 326g |
| Jalapeno Pepper Rub | Sweet heat with jalapeño and cayenne | Medium (6/11) | Ribs, brisket, pork roasts, veg, fajitas | 326g |
| Hot Wing Rub | Savoury, smoky, zesty wing rub | Medium (6/11) | Wings (smoked or fried), chicken, pork, veg | 326g |
John Henry's for brisket and beef
Texas Brisket Rub is the beef shaker. It's savoury rather than hot, at Mild (1/11), and it suits brisket, tri-tip, steak, lamb and game. Coat a brisket the night before and give it a long, low cook. The Jalapeno Pepper Rub also works on brisket when you want more kick. See more in our brisket rubs and Texas BBQ range.
John Henry's for ribs, pork and fajitas
Jalapeno Pepper Rub opens sweet, then jalapeño and cayenne bring the warmth at Medium (6/11). John Henry's says it is excellent on ribs, brisket, pork roasts, vegetables and fajitas. Try it on pork ribs or a pork loin, or on sliced chicken for fajitas. More options in rib rubs and jalapeño flavours.
John Henry's Hot Wing Rub
Hot Wing Rub is built for wings, smoked or fried. It's savoury and smoky with a zesty bite that stops short of pain, at Medium (6/11). It also works on grilled chicken, pork and veg, and in marinades and sauces. Find more in our wing range and chicken rubs.
Is John Henry's gluten free?
All three rubs on this page list "Allergens: Gluten Free" on our product pages. Always check the label and the ingredient list on each product page before you buy, and see our gluten-free range for more.
Want more American-style rubs? Browse our American import range or see every maker on the brands page.
John Henrys FAQs
Where can I buy John Henry's in Australia?
The Rub Hub is an Australian stockist of John Henry's and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10, including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin and Canberra.
Which John Henry's rub is for brisket?
Texas Brisket Rub is John Henry's beef rub, with brown sugar, paprika, natural smoke, garlic, onion and lemon oil. It suits brisket, tri-tip, steak, lamb and game. For more heat, the Jalapeno Pepper Rub is also recommended for brisket.
How hot are John Henry's rubs?
Texas Brisket Rub is Mild at Hub Heat 1/11. Jalapeno Pepper Rub and Hot Wing Rub both sit at Medium, Hub Heat 6/11. Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
What is John Henry's Hot Wing Rub good on?
It's built for chicken wings, smoked or fried. It also works on grilled chicken, pork and veg, and you can use it in marinades and sauces.
Are John Henry's rubs gluten free?
The Texas Brisket, Jalapeno Pepper and Hot Wing rubs are all listed as gluten free on our product pages. Always check the label before you buy.