{"title":"Kansas City","description":"\u003cp\u003eKansas City is barbecue's sauce capital: a mild, all-purpose rub under a thick, glossy, tomato-and-molasses sauce, sweet up front with a slow savoury finish, built to cling rather than run. It's the most versatile regional style in the cabinet, working across ribs, pulled pork, brisket burnt ends, pit-smoked chicken and a backyard sausage sizzle alike — baste it on late so the sugars caramelise without burning, then keep a jug going for the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeat Mitch, a genuine Kansas City competition BBQ team, anchors the range: their \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/meat-mitch-whomp-competition-bbq-sauce-sweet-heat-kc-sauce-621ml\"\u003eWHOMP! Sweet-Heat KC Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/meat-mitch-whomp-naked-bbq-sauce-all-natural-hfcs-free-621ml\"\u003eAll-Natural Naked BBQ Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e are the true house styles, alongside the smoky-sweet \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/meat-mitch-char-bar-table-sauce-smoky-sweet-bbq-sauce-621ml\"\u003eChar Bar Table Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e and the competition-built \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/meat-mitch-steer-season-world-championship-beef-rub-297g\"\u003eSteer Season beef rub\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/three-little-pigs-bbq-kc-championship-rub-sweet-spicy-all-purpose-rub-354g\"\u003eThree Little Pigs' KC Championship Rub\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/three-little-pigs-bbq-competition-bbq-sauce-championship-kc-style-bbq-sauce-575g\"\u003eCompetition BBQ Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e bring the same pedigree from another real competition circuit, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/loot-n-booty-apple-cherry-bbq-sauce-kansas-city-style-bbq-sauce-567g\"\u003eLoot n' Booty's Apple Cherry BBQ Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e adds a fruit-forward take on the same sweet tomato base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe genuine differentiator is competition credibility: every product here comes from a brand that has actually cooked on the KC competition circuit, not just borrowed the name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick, sweet, sticky and built to finish the plate — that's Kansas City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more: our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/texas-bbq\"\u003eTexas BBQ\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/sweet-smoky\"\u003esweet \u0026amp; smoky\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"loot-n-booty-apple-cherry-bbq-sauce-kansas-city-style-bbq-sauce-567g","title":"LOOT N' BOOTY: Apple Cherry BBQ Sauce – 567g","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild — sweet and smoky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 oz (approx. 567g) bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA (Arizona)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten free · all natural · no HFCS · no MSG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ribs, pulled pork, chicken\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCook like a champion\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is Loot N' Booty's all-natural, sweet-and-smoky Kansas City-style BBQ sauce — the competition-level bottle used by professional pitmasters across the US to bring home championships, now taking your backyard cook to comp level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassic KC sweetness up front, tomato and vinegar tang through the middle, and apple and cherry juice concentrates adding a fruity depth under natural smoke on the finish. Sweet, smoky, balanced — the crowd-pleaser of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlaze ribs in the final stretch of the cook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSauce pulled pork straight through the shred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush over chicken on the grill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks on all cuts of meat and even veg — the brand's words, our lived experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA glossy, deep mahogany KC-style sauce — thick enough to cling, smooth enough to brush. The 20 oz bottle is competition-sized for a reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar, tomato puree (water, tomato paste), vinegar, apple juice concentrate, salt, Worcestershire sauce (distilled vinegar, molasses, corn syrup, water, salt, caramel colour, garlic powder, sugar, spices, celery seed, tamarind extract, natural flavour), natural smoke flavour, cherry juice concentrate, mustard flour, spices including chili pepper, onion, natural flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten free, all natural, no high fructose corn syrup, no MSG, no cholesterol (as stated by the brand) — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/823_bite-apple-slider.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eApple and cherry in a KC sauce — be still my smoke-filled heart. This is the bottle I'd trade a good alibi for. Lay it over ribs dusted in \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/sins-q-grunt-cherry-pork-rub\"\u003eSinsQue Grunt Cherry Pork Rub\u003c\/a\u003e and you've got a plate that wins arguments. Want more kick? Brush a final coat of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/smokin-mangoes-bbq-cherry-jalapeno-rib-glaze\"\u003eSmokin Mangoes Cherry Jalapeño Rib Glaze\u003c\/a\u003e over the top. Full \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/loot-n-booty\"\u003estash here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Sticky Apple Cherry Party Meatballs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eToothpicks at the ready, crew.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750g pork and beef mince; 1 egg; ½ cup breadcrumbs; 1 tbsp BBQ rub; 1 cup Loot N' Booty Apple Cherry BBQ Sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix the mince, egg, breadcrumbs and rub, then roll into about 30 balls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke or bake at 160°C for 25–30 minutes until they reach 71°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm the sauce, toss the meatballs through it and return to the heat for 10 minutes to glaze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e A short second cook in the sauce gives each meatball a sticky, glossy coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"LOOT N' BOOTY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44525439451178,"sku":"LB02104","price":21.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/LOOT-N-BOOTY-APPLE-CHERRY-2025.jpg?v=1782959397"},{"product_id":"three-little-pigs-bbq-kc-championship-rub-sweet-spicy-all-purpose-rub-354g","title":"THREE LITTLE PIGS BBQ: KC Championship Rub – 354g","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild-medium — balanced sweet and spicy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5 oz (354g) jar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten friendly · contains MSG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everything — meats, veg, soups, spuds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEight American Royal titles in one shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChris Marks of Three Little Pigs BBQ is the most successful pitmaster in American Royal history — 8 Grand Championships, plus a Jack Daniel's World Championship. This \u003cstrong\u003eKansas City Championship Rub\u003c\/strong\u003e is his flagship: an excellent balance of sweet and spicy that's been winning silverware for over 30 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassic KC balance — sweetness up front, a savoury middle and a gentle spicy finish. It's the kind of rub that improves everything it lands on without ever taking over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork ribs and pulled pork, comp style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicken, beef and anything on the smoker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast veg and baked potatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStirred through soups and chilli for a flavour boost — the brand's own tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the jar\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic red-brown Kansas City blend in a generous 354g jar — a workhorse rub that earns its bench space daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt, dehydrated garlic, onion and bell pepper, monosodium glutamate, paprika, sugar, spices, natural hickory smoke flavour (from the brand's label).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten free (as stated by the brand). Contains MSG (listed ingredient) — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/738_cheers-glazed-rib.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEight American Royal titles. Eight. I've moved a lot of precious cargo, but this jar might be the most decorated thing I've ever carried. Start with ribs, smoke them over \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/western-bbq-products-hickory-smoking-wood-chips-100-real-hickory-wood-180-cu-in\"\u003eWestern Hickory Smoking Wood Chips\u003c\/a\u003e, and present the tray like you've done it all your life. The whole \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/three-little-pigs-bbq\"\u003eThree Little Pigs stash\u003c\/a\u003e is in the back room. For a fruity finish, glaze the ribs with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/four-monkeys-bbq-cherry-apple-rib-glaze\"\u003eFour Monkeys Cherry Apple Jalapeño Rib Glaze\u003c\/a\u003e in the last fifteen minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: KC Comp-Style Pork Ribs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTurn in a box that'd make a judge sit up.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 racks pork spare ribs; 2 tbsp yellow mustard; ⅓ cup KC Championship Rub; ½ cup apple juice in a spray bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmear the ribs with mustard and coat evenly with KC Championship Rub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke at 120°C for 2 hours, then spritz with apple juice every 45 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook a further 3–4 hours until the rack bends and cracks when lifted (around 93°C between the bones).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest 15 minutes and slice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"THREE LITTLE PIGS BBQ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44525439746090,"sku":"OW85171","price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/OW85171_Hark_Enterprises_ECOMM_0079_144c954e-062a-40c5-ae45-425699f3e1bb.jpg?v=1782955784"},{"product_id":"three-little-pigs-bbq-competition-bbq-sauce-championship-kc-style-bbq-sauce-575g","title":"THREE LITTLE PIGS BBQ: Competition BBQ Sauce – 575g","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild — a touch of heat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.3 oz (approx. 575g) bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e See label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ribs, brisket, pork, chicken\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe sauce that won the Jack\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChris Marks' \u003cstrong\u003eCompetition BBQ Sauce\u003c\/strong\u003e has been the secret behind years of BBQ silverware — eight American Royal Championships and the Jack Daniel's World Championship in 2000. The balance of flavours is the genius of this bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic tomato base with a sweet, sugary aroma on the first whiff, layered with Worcestershire, seasonings and smoke, and finished with a well-judged touch of heat. Sweet, smoky, balanced — championship KC in a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlaze ribs in the last 15 minutes — comp style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush over brisket slices before serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSauce pulled pork and chicken straight from the bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonestly: just about anything you like — your guests will scream for more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThick enough to stay put, thin enough to pour — even when it's cold. That's a design decision from a man who's saucing ribs at 6am on comp day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomato purée (water, tomato paste), sugar, molasses, vinegar, cayenne purée (cayenne peppers, salt), salt, Worcestershire sauce (distilled vinegar, molasses, corn syrup, water, salt, caramel colour, garlic powder, sugar, spices, celery seed, tamarind extract, natural flavour), garlic, natural smoke flavour, onion, spice, natural flavour (from the brand's label).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e No claims published — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/725_presenting-comp-turn-in-box.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eA sauce that won the Jack Daniel's World Championship gets the OK sign and my professional respect — that's the BBQ equivalent of pulling off the perfect job and retiring to a beach. Paint it over ribs done in \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/sucklebusters-hog-waller-pork-rub-sweet-savoury-pork-bbq-rub-390g\"\u003eSucklebusters Hog Waller Pork Rub\u003c\/a\u003e and serve with a straight face. The \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/three-little-pigs-bbq\"\u003efull Three Little Pigs stash\u003c\/a\u003e is under the floorboards. Swap the rub for \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/meat-church-honey-hog-bbq-rub\"\u003eMeat Church Honey Hog\u003c\/a\u003e on chicken thighs and this sauce shines just as bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Comp-Glazed Chicken Thighs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSix-am comp-day polish, Sunday-arvo effort.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 bone-in chicken thighs; 2 tbsp of your favourite rub; ½ cup Competition BBQ Sauce; 2 tbsp butter, melted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason the thighs and smoke at 135°C for about 75 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm the Competition BBQ Sauce with the butter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDip or brush each thigh and cook a further 10–15 minutes until the sauce sets and the meat reaches 75°C (thighs are juiciest closer to 80°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest 5 minutes before serving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"THREE LITTLE PIGS BBQ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44525442760746,"sku":"OW85502","price":21.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/230628_Hark_Enterprises_ECOMM_OW85502_0189.jpg?v=1782955888"},{"product_id":"meat-mitch-whomp-competition-rub-world-championship-bbq-rub-326g","title":"MEAT MITCH – WHOMP! Competition Rub | World-Championship BBQ Rub | 326g","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, with just a dab of heat (Hub Heat 2\/11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 326g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA (Kansas City)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten free (brand-stated) — always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pork ribs, brisket, chicken, everything off the smoker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHOMP! Competition Rub: the flagship that wins world titles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the one that built the name. From the world-championship Kansas City team Meat Mitch, WHOMP! Competition Rub is the all-purpose blend engineered to make everything from pork to brisket taste like a trophy plate — sweet, a dab of heat, and just enough salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced and competition-tuned: sweet up front, a gentle dab of heat, and a savoury, salted backbone that lets the meat shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect on\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePork ribs and butts, brisket, chicken, and pretty much anything off the smoker. The go-to layer for comp-style barbecue at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA balanced, medium-grind BBQ rub built to form a sweet, savoury bark. Sits at mild heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe lowdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients (from the label, as listed by stockists):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar, salt, spices (including chilli pepper), paprika, dehydrated garlic, monosodium glutamate, dehydrated onion, hydrolysed soy protein, soybean oil, extractives of paprika (colour), and not more than 2% silicon dioxide (anti-caking).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soy.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten free (brand-stated) — always check the physical label.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 326g.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA (Kansas City).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAlways check the physical label for the most accurate ingredient, allergen and nutritional information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/614_holding-high-comp-ribs.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eWorld-championship contraband — this is the rub the trophies were built on, and it makes anything off the smoker taste like a winner. Smoke the ribs over \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/western-bbq-products-hickory-smoking-wood-chips-100-real-hickory-wood-180-cu-in\"\u003eWestern Hickory Smoking Wood Chips\u003c\/a\u003e, then mop them in \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/blues-hog-original-bbq-sauce\"\u003eBlues Hog Original BBQ Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e for a proper sticky finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Backyard Comp Pork Ribs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCook 'em like the judges are watching.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 rack pork ribs (about 1.2kg); 1 tbsp yellow mustard; 3 tbsp WHOMP! Competition Rub; ½ cup apple juice in a spray bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeel the membrane, smear on the mustard and coat with the rub. Rest 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke at 120°C for 3 hours, spritzing with apple juice every hour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap in foil with a splash of juice for 1½ hours, then unwrap for a final 30 minutes until the rack bends and cracks when lifted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e The mustard is just glue — the rub does the talking and builds the bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Meat Mitch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44529650008106,"sku":"MM-WHOMPRUB-326","price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/Meat-Mitch-Larger-rubs-whomp-920.jpg?v=1783077554"},{"product_id":"meat-mitch-steer-season-world-championship-beef-rub-297g","title":"MEAT MITCH – Steer Season | World-Championship Beef Rub | 297g","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #f59e0b;background:#3a1d0b;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#fbbf24;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eShort-dated clearance — heavily discounted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#fde68a;font-style:italic;\"\u003eOffered at a heavy discount as it's past its best-before (BB) date. Every unit is quality-checked before it ships. A BB date is a guide to peak quality, not a safety cut-off, so it's a great chance to save big and try something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Savoury and mild (Hub Heat 2\/11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 297g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA (Kansas City)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten Free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brisket, steaks, beef short ribs, burgers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteer Season: the beef rub that won a world title\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the blend that adorned Meat Mitch's 1st-place, World Championship-winning beef at the Memphis in May World Barbecue Championships. A beef-first rub from the Kansas City comp team, built to make steak and brisket sing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSavoury and beef-focused — chilli pepper, paprika and turmeric warmth over a lightly sweetened, salted base. Rounded and moreish rather than hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect on\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrisket, steaks, beef short ribs and burgers. Anywhere beef needs a deep, savoury crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm-toned beef rub with a medium grind — layers into a rich, dark bark. Mild heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe lowdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt, Spices (Chili Pepper, Paprika, Turmeric), Sugar, Brown Sugar, Yeast Extract, Dehydrated Garlic, Dehydrated Onion, Extractives of Paprika, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Sunflower Oil, and no greater than 2% Calcium Silicate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten Free.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 297g.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA (Kansas City).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAlways check the physical label for the most accurate ingredient, allergen and nutritional information. Imported formulations can vary batch to batch.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOffered at a heavy discount as it's past its best-before (BB) date. Every unit is quality-checked before it ships. A BB date is a guide to peak quality, not a safety cut-off, so it's a great chance to save big and try something new.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/786_hungry-ribeye.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eA world-title-winning beef rub — I put it on a brisket and briefly forgot my own name. Smoke it low over \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/natural-smoke-bbq-woods-ironbark-wood-chunks-100-real-ironbark-smoking-wood-1kg\"\u003eNatural Smoke Ironbark Wood Chunks\u003c\/a\u003e, and finish the slices with a lick of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-feedlot-trailblazer-texas-style-bbq-sauce-500ml\"\u003eThe Feedlot Trailblazer Texas Style BBQ Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e. — The Rub Smuggler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Reverse-Seared Scotch Fillet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLow first, loud last.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 scotch fillets, about 3cm thick; 1½ tbsp Steer Season; 1 tsp oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason the steaks all over 40 minutes before cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook indirect at 120°C until the centre reads 50°C, about 35–45 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSear over the hottest heat you've got for 1 minute a side, then rest 5 minutes — you'll land around 54°C for medium-rare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e The slow start cooks it evenly edge to edge; the sear is only there for the crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Meat Mitch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44529650073642,"sku":"MM-STEER-297","price":11.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/Meat-Mitch-Larger-rubs-Steer-season-920.jpg?v=1783077567"},{"product_id":"meat-mitch-whomp-competition-bbq-sauce-sweet-heat-kc-sauce-621ml","title":"MEAT MITCH – WHOMP! Competition BBQ Sauce | Sweet-Heat KC Sauce | 621ml","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet with a moderate warmth (Hub Heat 3\/11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 621ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA (Kansas City)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten Free, Vegan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pork ribs, pulled pork, brisket, chicken, burgers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHOMP! Competition BBQ Sauce: sweet with heat, pods\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flagship championship sauce from Kansas City's Meat Mitch — the one that's earned its stripes on the world barbecue circuit. Sweet with a lick of heat, glossy and clingy, and built to make ribs squeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rich, sweet tomato-and-molasses base with tangy vinegar and a gentle chilli warmth. Balanced, glossy and moreish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect on\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePork ribs and pulled pork, brisket, chicken and burgers. Glaze it on late in the cook, or serve it at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thick, glossy competition-style BBQ sauce that clings and caramelises. Sweet with moderate heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe lowdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar, tomato paste, water, distilled vinegar, apple cider vinegar, salt, spices (including chili peppers and paprika), molasses, dehydrated onion and garlic, natural smoke flavor, natural flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten Free. Vegan.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 621ml.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA (Kansas City).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAlways check the physical label for the most accurate ingredient, allergen and nutritional information. Imported formulations can vary batch to batch.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/740_lick-lips-glazed-chicken.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThe sauce the trophies came home for — sweet, glossy, and made to make ribs squeal. Rub the ribs down with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/sucklebusters-hog-waller-pork-rub-sweet-savoury-pork-bbq-rub-390g\"\u003eSucklebusters Hog Waller Pork Rub\u003c\/a\u003e first, and throw a handful of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/western-bbq-products-cherry-smoking-wood-chips-100-real-cherry-wood-180-cu-in\"\u003eWestern Cherry Smoking Wood Chips\u003c\/a\u003e on the coals for a rosy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Sticky Pulled Pork Rolls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA long cook with a very short queue.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2kg pork shoulder; 3 tbsp of your favourite pork rub; 1 cup WHOMP! Competition BBQ Sauce; 8 soft rolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub the shoulder and smoke at 120°C until it probes like butter at about 94°C — allow 8–10 hours, and wrap in foil at around 70°C if you want it quicker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest it wrapped for 1 hour, then pull it apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss the meat with the sauce and pile into the rolls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saucing after you pull means every strand gets a coat, not just the outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Meat Mitch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44529652072490,"sku":"MM-WHOMPSAUCE-621","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/Whomp-jar-21oz.jpg?v=1783077717"},{"product_id":"meat-mitch-whomp-naked-bbq-sauce-all-natural-hfcs-free-621ml","title":"MEAT MITCH – WHOMP! Naked BBQ Sauce | All-Natural HFCS-Free | 621ml","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, low heat (Hub Heat 2\/11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 621ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA (Kansas City)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Natural, Gluten Free, Vegan, HFCS-free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pork, ribs, chicken, burgers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHOMP! Naked BBQ Sauce: all the sweet, none of the nasties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe all-natural, HFCS-free take on Meat Mitch's championship sauce — stripped back to honest ingredients. All sweet, easy on the heat, and a cleaner label without giving up flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet brown-sugar and tomato base with apple cider vinegar tang, paprika and a whisper of smoke. Low heat, rounded and moreish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect on\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePork, ribs, chicken and burgers, and a crowd-pleasing table sauce when you want sweet over spicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA glossy, all-natural BBQ sauce with no high-fructose corn syrup. Sweet, low heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe lowdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, sugar, tomato paste, water, distilled vinegar, salt, paprika, granulated onion, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce (distilled vinegar, garlic, molasses, onion, salt, sugar, water, cloves, natural flavorings, tamarind extract), natural smoke flavor, vanilla extract, black pepper, spices.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Natural. Gluten Free. Vegan. HFCS-free.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 621ml.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA (Kansas City).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAlways check the physical label for the most accurate ingredient, allergen and nutritional information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/805_jaw-pulled-pork.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eChampionship flavour with a clean conscience — all sweet, no funny business, and the kids can't get enough. Rub the ribs with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/four-monkeys-bbq-pork-rub\"\u003eFour Monkeys BBQ Pork Rub\u003c\/a\u003e first, and keep the smoke kid-friendly with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/natural-smoke-bbq-woods-apple-wood-chunks-100-real-apple-smoking-wood-1kg\"\u003eNatural Smoke Apple Wood Chunks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Glazed Chicken Drumsticks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKid-approved, adult-stolen.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2kg chicken drumsticks; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp pepper; ¾ cup WHOMP! Naked BBQ Sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason the drumsticks and cook indirect at 180°C for 35 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush with sauce and cook 10 minutes more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush again and cook until they hit 75°C at the bone and the glaze is tacky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two thin coats late in the cook beat one thick coat that burns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Meat Mitch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44529652269098,"sku":"MM-NAKEDSAUCE-621","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/naked-jar-21oz_204df68a-bf62-43e8-8f16-580083edf3e0.jpg?v=1783077728"},{"product_id":"meat-mitch-char-bar-table-sauce-smoky-sweet-bbq-sauce-621ml","title":"MEAT MITCH – Char Bar Table Sauce | Smoky-Sweet BBQ Sauce | 621ml","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild and smoky-sweet (Hub Heat 2\/11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 621ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA (Kansas City)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e No HFCS, Gluten Free, Vegan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ribs, brisket, pork, chicken, burgers — everything\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChar Bar Table Sauce: the house sauce from Kansas City's Char Bar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight off the tables of Kansas City's famous Char Bar, this is the all-purpose smoky-sweet BBQ sauce you'll want within arm's reach. Easy-going, versatile and endlessly moreish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmoky and sweet with a tangy vinegar lift and a hint of celery-seed savouriness. Mild, balanced and dangerously pourable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect on\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRibs, brisket, pork, chicken and burgers — or straight onto the plate as a table sauce for everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smooth, smoky-sweet all-purpose BBQ sauce. Mild heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe lowdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water, tomato paste, sugar, apple cider vinegar, distilled vinegar, brown sugar, salt, spices (including chili peppers, spice extractives and celery seed), dehydrated onion and garlic, lemon juice concentrate, natural smoke flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e No HFCS. Gluten Free. Vegan.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 621ml.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA (Kansas City).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAlways check the physical label for the most accurate ingredient, allergen and nutritional information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/798_savour-brisket-sandwich.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThe bottle that never leaves my table — smoky, sweet, and good on absolutely everything. Shake \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/meat-church-holy-cow-bbq-rub\"\u003eMeat Church Holy Cow\u003c\/a\u003e over the brisket first, and smoke it over \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/natural-smoke-bbq-woods-pecan-wood-chunks-100-real-pecan-smoking-wood-1kg\"\u003eNatural Smoke Pecan Wood Chunks\u003c\/a\u003e so the bottle has something worth landing on. — The Rub Smuggler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Char Bar Smash Burgers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmash it, sauce it, say nothing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500g beef mince, rolled into 4 balls; 1 tsp salt; 4 cheese slices; 4 burger buns; Char Bar Table Sauce, to serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet a flat plate screaming hot, drop the balls on and smash them thin with a heavy spatula. Season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook 2 minutes until deeply browned, flip, add the cheese and cook 1 minute more until cooked through (71°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToast the buns, add a good pour of Char Bar and stack them up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin patties on a hot plate give you maximum crust in minimum time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Meat Mitch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44529652400170,"sku":"MM-CHARBAR-621","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/charbar-table-sauce-19oz_7257cf42-00a4-4e1d-9536-0a6682467d77.jpg?v=1783077739"},{"product_id":"kansas-city-bbq-dry-rub-340g","title":"CROIX VALLEY: Kansas City BBQ Dry Rub | Kansas City-Style BBQ Rub | 340g (12oz) Shaker","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e None stated — sweet and bold, not built for heat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340g (12oz) shaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hudson, Wisconsin, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan and gluten free (brand claim); always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e pork ribs, burnt ends, pulled pork, chicken\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSweet, bold, and built for the glaze\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKansas City barbecue built its reputation on rubs that balance sweetness against savoury depth, and this one follows that playbook closely. It suits the cook chasing pork ribs and burnt ends with a proper sticky, caramelised bark, and it nails the sweet-savoury balance the style is known for without tipping into cloying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront palate is brown sugar sweetness, middle brings paprika and a savoury garlic-pepper base, finish settles into a warm, lingering spice that pairs naturally with a glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat pork ribs generously and let the rub sit for at least an hour before they go on, giving the sugars time to start drawing moisture for a tacky bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke low and slow, then brush with a light glaze in the last 20 minutes so the rub's sugar content caramelises rather than burns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCube leftover brisket point and toss it back through the rub before a second short smoke for proper burnt ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-field use: shake it over popcorn fresh off the stove for a sweet-savoury snack with real backyard character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shaker of golden-brown rub flecked with visible paprika and coarse pepper; a medium grind that browns and tackies up nicely under heat rather than staying dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients (from the brand's label):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar, Salt, Granulated Garlic, Spices, Ground Mustard, Herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e mustard (as declared on the brand's label).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan and gluten free (brand claim); always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/877_licking-burnt-ends.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eKansas City rubs live or die on the glaze, and this one's built to take one without buckling under the sugar. Brush it on in the last twenty minutes so the crust caramelises instead of scorching. Pair the ribs with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/blues-hog-original-bbq-sauce\"\u003eBlues Hog's classic pork and beef BBQ sauce\u003c\/a\u003e for the full sticky finish. Turn any leftovers into burnt ends with a splash of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/three-little-pigs-bbq-competition-bbq-sauce-championship-kc-style-bbq-sauce-575g\"\u003eThree Little Pigs Competition BBQ Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e for round two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Smoked KC Meatballs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eParty food with a sweet bark.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500g pork mince; 2 tsp Kansas City BBQ Dry Rub; ½ cup BBQ sauce; 1 egg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix the mince, rub and egg and roll into 20 balls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke or bake at 160°C for 25 minutes until they reach 71°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss in the sauce and give them 10 more minutes to go sticky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this rub sweet or savoury?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eBoth — it's built in the Kansas City style, balancing brown sugar sweetness against a savoury spice base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's it best used on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003ePork ribs and burnt ends are the classic pairing, though it suits most low-and-slow cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain any heat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eNo heat is stated — it's a bold, balanced sweet-savoury profile rather than a spicy one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CROIX VALLEY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44768324911146,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/croix-valley-kansas-city-bbq-dry-rub-340g-front.png?v=1788141290"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/collections\/origin_kansas_city.png?v=1786364080","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/en-nz\/collections\/kansas-city.oembed","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}