Plowboys BBQ Yardbird Rub with smoked chicken thighs with a red paprika crust on a smoker grate
Plowboys BBQ YARDBIRD RUB

Created for chicken, made for pork

The American Royal-winning KC rub — salty-sweet, paprika-rich and gently warm for mahogany chicken and glossy pork ribs.

American Royal-winning KC rub for mahogany chicken and glossy pork ribs.

Plowboys BBQ Yardbird Rub 397g shaker
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Plowboys Yardbird Rub on smoked pork ribs and chicken wings — beauty shot on slate lifestyle photo

Kansas City MadeSmoked ribs and wings dusted in Yardbird

Plowboys BBQ

Kansas City champions, in a shaker.

Plowboys BBQ is the Kansas City competition outfit of Todd Johns and the Pork Pullin' Plowboys — the crew that took the 2009 American Royal Invitational Grand Champion title and now wears "4X American Royal World Champion" on every shaker.

The rubs come out of Plowboys Foods in Blue Springs, Missouri, built by competition cooks for the KC circuit: big colour, a savoury-sweet balance, a gentle chilli warmth, and every shaker labelled gluten free with no MSG.

Start with Yardbird — created for chicken, but made for pork — for mahogany thighs, wings and glossy ribs. Go big on beef with Bovine Bold, the bold, savoury brisket-and-steak rub with a Worcestershire backbone.

Here's the difference: these aren't backyard recipes dressed up for a shelf. They're the blends that rolled out of the competition pits, and Yardbird is the rub behind that American Royal win.

Kansas City champions, in a shaker.

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Plowboys BBQ FAQs

Who makes Plowboys BBQ rubs?
Plowboys Foods in Blue Springs, Missouri — the Kansas City competition team of Todd Johns and the Pork Pullin' Plowboys, winners of the 2009 American Royal Invitational Grand Champion title.
Which Plowboys rub should I buy first?
Yardbird for chicken, wings and pork ribs — it's created for chicken, but made for pork. Bovine Bold for brisket, steak and beef ribs.
Are Plowboys rubs gluten free?
Both Yardbird and Bovine Bold are labelled gluten free and no MSG. Yardbird contains celery and mustard; Bovine Bold contains celery and sulphites. Always check the physical label.
Are they hot?
No — both are mild. There's chilli pepper in each for a gentle warmth, and both sit at 2 on our Hub Heat scale.

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