Pepper rubs and peppercorns give a warm, woody bite without chilli fire. This shelf covers SPG (salt, pepper and garlic), Dalmatian-style pepper, lemon pepper and whole smoked peppercorns from Chuds BBQ, Coast n Smoke, Taipan BBQ, Uncle Mungos, Fancy Hanks, Four Saucemen and more. Flat $10 shipping Australia-wide.
Which pepper rub should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| SPG | Chuds BBQ | Texas SPG / Cool As (0/11) | Brisket, steak, poultry |
| Surf Paddle Grill SPG | Coast n Smoke | Flaky SPG / Cool As (0/11) | Steak, brisket, seafood |
| SPG | Taipan BBQ | Mixed-grind SPG / Cool As (0/11) | Steak, fish, eggs |
| Hickory Smoked SPG | Uncle Mungos | Smoked SPG / Cool As (0/11) | Steak, brisket, roast veg |
| BBQ Pepper Seasoning | Fancy Hanks | Dalmatian pepper and salt / mild (1/11) | Brisket, steak, lamb roast |
| Pohutukawa Smoked Peppercorns | Four Saucemen | Whole smoked peppercorns / mild (1/11) | Steak, eggs, roast veg |
| Black Mamba Charcoal Rub | Sinsque | Charcoal pepper rub / mild (1/11) | Brisket, beef ribs, steak |
| Steak Rub | Jack Daniel's | Coarse garlic pepper / mild (2/11) | Steak |
| Memphis Style BBQ Rub | Three Little Pigs BBQ | Three-pepper Memphis rub / mild (2/11) | Pork ribs, shoulder, chicken |
| Scout Lemon Pepper Seasoning Rub | Butchers Axe | Lemon pepper / Cool As (0/11) | Chicken, fish, prawns |
| Lemon Pepper Wing Dust | Kosmos Q | Lemon pepper / Cool As (0/11) | Wings, fish, popcorn |
How to use pepper rubs
- On brisket and beef ribs, coarse pepper builds a dark, crunchy bark. Apply it evenly the night before.
- On steak, season just before it hits the grill or at least 40 minutes ahead.
- Black pepper can turn bitter if it scorches, so watch it on a very hot grill.
- Lemon pepper suits chicken, fish and wings. Shake some on after cooking for the brightest lemon hit.
- Grind whole peppercorns fresh; ground pepper loses its aroma fast.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
What is SPG?
SPG stands for salt, pepper and garlic, the base of Central Texas brisket seasoning. Chuds BBQ, Coast n Smoke, Taipan BBQ and Uncle Mungos all make one here, and Uncle Mungos smokes theirs over hickory. Use it on its own or as a base layer under another rub. See more in our SPG range.
Is black pepper spicy?
Black pepper has a warm bite from a compound called piperine, but it isn't chilli heat. Most products on this shelf are Cool As (0/11) or mild (1 to 2/11) on the Hub Heat scale.
Building a beef cook? See brisket and steak, or browse salts and every BBQ rub. Brand pages: Chuds BBQ and Coast n Smoke.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy pepper rubs and SPG in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks SPG, pepper rubs, lemon pepper and smoked peppercorns from Chuds BBQ, Coast n Smoke, Taipan BBQ, Uncle Mungos, Fancy Hanks and more. We ship Australia-wide for a flat $10.
What is SPG seasoning?
SPG is a blend of salt, pepper and garlic. It's the classic Central Texas seasoning for brisket and works on steak, chicken, fish and veg.
What is a Dalmatian rub?
A Dalmatian rub is just salt and coarse black pepper, named for its black and white specks. Fancy Hanks BBQ Pepper Seasoning is a Dalmatian-style blend of black pepper and sea salt.
What are smoked peppercorns?
Smoked peppercorns are whole black peppercorns smoked over wood before grinding. Four Saucemen's are cold-smoked over New Zealand pohutukawa wood, for steak, eggs and roast veg.
Is pepper rub hot?
Black pepper has a warm bite but no chilli heat. Most pepper rubs and SPGs on The Rub Hub rate Cool As (0/11) or mild on the Hub Heat scale.