{"title":"The Contraband Club","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Contraband Club is The Rub Hub's monthly BBQ subscription box.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every month, Darryl Rubb — the Rub Smuggler himself — packs a box of the best rubs, sauces and hot new gear and sends it to your door anywhere in Australia. Best-sellers everyone's chasing, the flavours running hot right now, and new arrivals you'd never have found on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe one to buy is \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-mystery-crate-99-month-bbq-subscription-the-contraband-club\"\u003ethe Mystery Crate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — $99 a month for at least $180 of gear, blind-packed and never the same twice. Some of what's inside is contraband that moves fast: cracking product closer to its best-before, which is exactly why you're getting near double your money. Full quality, cheeky price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather pick your cargo size? \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-stowaway-50-month-bbq-rub-subscription-the-contraband-club\"\u003eThe Stowaway\u003c\/a\u003e ($50) is the easy way aboard; \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-first-mate-100-month-bbq-rub-sauce-subscription-the-contraband-club\"\u003eThe First Mate\u003c\/a\u003e ($100) adds a big-name US import and a full sauce; \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-quartermaster-150-month-bbq-subscription-the-contraband-club\"\u003eThe Quartermaster\u003c\/a\u003e ($150) brings a limited drop and a condiment worth hiding; and \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-kingpin-200-month-bbq-subscription-the-contraband-club\"\u003eThe Kingpin\u003c\/a\u003e ($200) is the full haul. Every box carries more retail value than you pay, guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying for someone else? \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-smugglers-gift-crate-bbq-rub-gift-box-the-contraband-club\"\u003eThe Smuggler's Gift Crate\u003c\/a\u003e is a one-off gift box from $79 with a piece of Rub Hub merch inside — no subscription, no strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat $10 shipping Australia-wide on every box. Skip, pause or cancel anytime — no lock-in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout the crate: the wooden crates in our photos are there for looks only. Every haul ships packed in an Australia Post box, under 5kg — it's the products inside you're paying for.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-mystery-crate-99-month-bbq-subscription-the-contraband-club","title":"THE RUB HUB: The Mystery Crate – $99\/Month BBQ Subscription Box","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\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e $99 a month, billed monthly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue inside:\u003c\/strong\u003e At least $180 RRP, guaranteed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's inside:\u003c\/strong\u003e A blind-packed mix of full-size rubs, sauces and condiments — never revealed in advance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varies month to month — most crates are mostly mild to medium; check each label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat $10 Australia-wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships in an Australia Post box — the wooden crate in our photos is for display only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e None — skip, pause or cancel anytime\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mystery Crate is The Rub Hub's $99-a-month BBQ subscription box: at least $180 of full-size rubs, sauces and condiments, blind-packed in Australia by the Rub Smuggler and sent to your door every month for flat $10 shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's the hero of The Contraband Club and the one we'd tell a mate to buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt least $180 of gear. You pay $99. Every single month.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mystery Crate is blind-packed by the Smuggler himself and it's never the same twice. Every crate carries at least one current, full-price top-shelf hero — think a Meat Church, a Hardcore Carnivore or a hot allocated drop — plus a rolling haul of rubs, sauces and condiments chosen to cook a month of proper barbecue. If you buy one thing from us on repeat, make it this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it's this good\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of what's inside is contraband that moves fast — cracking product that's closer to its best-before date, which is exactly why you're getting near double your money. Full-quality gear at a cheeky price, and we'd rather put it in your hands than watch it sit on a shelf. Best-before is a quality date, not a use-by — everything ships fit, fresh and ready to cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat lands each month\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA guaranteed \u003cstrong\u003e$180+ of RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e for $99.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways at least one current, full-price top-shelf hero.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA different roll every month — rubs, sauces, condiments, the odd rare drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDarryl's dispatch card: how to cook the haul and what to pair it with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Club works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour first crate ships after you order; after that it renews and ships every month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkip a month, pause or cancel anytime from your account. No lock-in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery crate carries Darryl's dispatch card: what's inside and how to cook it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBump up or down a crate size whenever you like.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat $10 shipping Australia-wide on every crate, added at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout the crate: the wooden crate in our photos is there for looks only. Your haul ships packed in an Australia Post box — it's the products inside that you're paying for, and every box is packed under 5kg.\u003c\/em\u003e\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\/379_shhh-smuggler-crate.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;\"\u003eBlind-packed, never the same twice, and always heavier than what you paid. One month it's \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/meat-church-holy-cow-bbq-rub\"\u003eMeat Church Holy Cow\u003c\/a\u003e on a beef cheek, the next it's \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/hardcore-carnivore-black\"\u003eHardcore Carnivore Black\u003c\/a\u003e on a rib-eye with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/blues-hog-original-bbq-sauce\"\u003eBlues Hog Original\u003c\/a\u003e mopped on the chook. Open it, read the dispatch card, light the fire. Let me do the picking — you do the eating.\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: Crate-Night Smoked Chook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhatever rub and sauce the crate coughs up, this cook shows them off.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 whole chicken, about 1.8kg; 2 tbsp of the crate's hero rub; 1 tbsp olive oil; ½ cup of the crate's 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\u003eSpatchcock the chook, pat it bone dry, rub with oil and season both sides with the hero rub. Rest 30 minutes on the bench.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke at 160°C, skin up, for about 60–75 minutes until the thickest part of the thigh reads 75°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush with the crate's sauce for the last 10 minutes so it sets without burning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest 10 minutes, carve, and taste the month ahead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e A chook is the honest test — it carries any rub and any sauce without hiding them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Mystery Crate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA blind-packed mix of full-size BBQ rubs, sauces and condiments with at least $180 of retail value. There's always at least one current, full-price top-shelf product, and the mix changes every month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it so much cheaper than the value inside?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome of each crate is fast-moving stock that's closer to its best-before date. Best-before is a quality date, not a use-by, so everything ships fit, fresh and ready to cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I see what's coming before it ships?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — the Mystery Crate is always a surprise. If you'd rather see the manifest, the curated tiers from The Stowaway to The Kingpin are the way to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Mystery Crate spicy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt varies. Most of what goes in is mild to medium, and the odd crate carries a hotter sauce. Every product has its own label, and you can look up its Hub Heat on our site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I skip, pause or cancel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. There's no lock-in — skip a month, pause, or cancel anytime from your account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What's in the Mystery Crate?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A blind-packed mix of full-size BBQ rubs, sauces and condiments with at least $180 of retail value. There's always at least one current, full-price top-shelf product, and the mix changes every month.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Why is it so much cheaper than the value inside?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Some of each crate is fast-moving stock that's closer to its best-before date. 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Every month, two to three pieces of properly good gear land at your door — a proven best-seller, whatever flavour everyone's chasing right now, and something to finish the plate. Small crate, serious flavour, more RRP inside than you paid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat lands each month\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2–3 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, a guaranteed \u003cstrong\u003e$65+ of RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e for $50.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne proven best-seller, one hot-right-now flavour, one finisher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips at our flat $10 rate Australia-wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Club works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour first crate ships after you order; after that it renews and ships every month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkip a month, pause or cancel anytime from your account. No lock-in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery crate carries Darryl's dispatch card: what's inside and how to cook it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBump up or down a crate size whenever you like.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat $10 shipping Australia-wide on every crate, added at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout the crate: the wooden crate in our photos is there for looks only. Your haul ships packed in an Australia Post box — it's the products inside that you're paying for, and every box is packed under 5kg.\u003c\/em\u003e\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\/380_wink-spice-crate.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 easy way aboard. Two or three pieces a month — a proven favourite, whatever's running hot, and a finisher — so the weeknight barbie never gets boring. Picture \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/four-monkeys-bbq-home-base-rub\"\u003eFour Monkeys Home Base\u003c\/a\u003e on a tray of snags with a squeeze of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/boomas-bbq-boomtang-bbq-sauce\"\u003eBoomas Boomtang\u003c\/a\u003e on the bun. 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Skip a month, pause or cancel anytime from your account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What's in The Stowaway?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Two or three full-size products each month: one proven best-seller, one flavour that's running hot right now, and a sauce or finisher, with at least $65 of retail value.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How much does shipping cost?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Flat $10 Australia-wide, added at checkout on top of the crate price — the same for every crate.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I move up to a bigger crate later?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. 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Four to five pieces every month — the big names, a big-name US import, and a full bottle of sauce — enough range to season everything you throw on the fire. This is the crate that keeps a serious rack stocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat lands each month\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4–5 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, a guaranteed \u003cstrong\u003e$130+ of RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e for $100.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProven best-sellers, a top-shelf import (think Meat Church or Hardcore Carnivore), and a full sauce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat $10 shipping Australia-wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Club works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour first crate ships after you order; after that it renews and ships every month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkip a month, pause or cancel anytime from your account. No lock-in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery crate carries Darryl's dispatch card: what's inside and how to cook it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBump up or down a crate size whenever you like.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat $10 shipping Australia-wide on every crate, added at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout the crate: the wooden crate in our photos is there for looks only. 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A month of proper cooks, sorted before you've even opened the fridge.\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: First Mate's Sticky Pork Ribs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA full rack, a crate rub and the crate sauce — the cook this box was built for.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 rack pork spare ribs, about 1.5kg; 3 tbsp of the crate rub; 1 tbsp yellow mustard as a binder; ½ cup of the crate's BBQ sauce; 100ml 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 the mustard thin, then season heavily with the rub. Rest 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke at 120°C for 3 hours, spritzing with apple juice every 45 minutes once the bark sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap in foil with a splash of juice for 1½ hours, until a probe slides between the bones like butter (around 93°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnwrap, brush with sauce and give it 20–30 minutes to tack up. Rest 10 minutes and slice between the bones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in The First Mate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour or five full-size products each month: proven best-sellers, a top-shelf import such as Meat Church or Hardcore Carnivore, and a full bottle of sauce, with at least $130 of retail value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much is shipping?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlat $10 Australia-wide, added at checkout on top of the crate price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I get the same products every month?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The curation changes monthly — best-sellers, what's running hot and new arrivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it spicy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMostly mild to medium. 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Six to seven pieces every month, including a limited or allocated drop and a condiment worth guarding — chilli oil, hot honey, barrel-aged maple. This is the crate that runs your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat lands each month\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6–7 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, a guaranteed \u003cstrong\u003e$195+ of RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e for $150.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest-sellers, top-shelf imports, a bundle or multi-pack, and a limited drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA guarded condiment — chilli oil, hot honey, or barrel-aged maple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat $10 shipping Australia-wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Club works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour first crate ships after you order; after that it renews and ships every month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkip a month, pause or cancel anytime from your account. No lock-in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery crate carries Darryl's dispatch card: what's inside and how to cook it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBump up or down a crate size whenever you like.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat $10 shipping Australia-wide on every crate, added at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout the crate: the wooden crate in our photos is there for looks only. Your haul ships packed in an Australia Post box — it's the products inside that you're paying for, and every box is packed under 5kg.\u003c\/em\u003e\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\/382_thumbs-up-loaded-crate.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;\"\u003eThis is where the serious cooks sit. Six or seven pieces, a limited drop and a condiment you'll hide from the household. Think \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/meat-church-the-gospel-all-purpose-bbq-rub\"\u003eMeat Church The Gospel\u003c\/a\u003e on pork belly burnt ends, finished with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/blend-blazed-smoked-chilli-honey\"\u003eBLEND Blazed Smoked Chilli Honey\u003c\/a\u003e and a spoon of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/proud-phoenix-co-honey-chilli-crisp\"\u003eProud Phoenix Honey Chilli Crisp\u003c\/a\u003e on the side. 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Eight to ten pieces every month: top-shelf imports, allocated drops, new arrivals, and a rotating extra in every crate — a tool, a piece of merch, or a bonus jar. Top of the manifest. If you want everything, this is everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat lands each month\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8–10 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, a guaranteed \u003cstrong\u003e$270+ of RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e for $200.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop-shelf imports and allocated drops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew arrivals, plus a rotating extra every crate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat $10 shipping Australia-wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Club works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour first crate ships after you order; after that it renews and ships every month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkip a month, pause or cancel anytime from your account. No lock-in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery crate carries Darryl's dispatch card: what's inside and how to cook it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBump up or down a crate size whenever you like.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat $10 shipping Australia-wide on every crate, added at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout the crate: the wooden crate in our photos is there for looks only. Your haul ships packed in an Australia Post box — it's the products inside that you're paying for, and every box is packed under 5kg.\u003c\/em\u003e\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\/383_holding-high-treasure-chest.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 whole hold, every month. Eight to ten pieces, the allocated stuff, and a wildcard to keep it interesting. This is the crate for the long cooks: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/meat-church-holy-cow-bbq-rub\"\u003eMeat Church Holy Cow\u003c\/a\u003e on a full packer brisket, a glossy splash of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-feedlot-barnyard-brew-espresso-bbq-sauce-500ml\"\u003eThe Feedlot Barnyard Brew\u003c\/a\u003e on the burnt ends, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/hardcore-carnivore-high-heat-gloves\"\u003eHardcore Carnivore High Heat Gloves\u003c\/a\u003e to handle it. Top of the manifest.\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: The Kingpin Packer Brisket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe cook that earns the biggest crate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 whole packer brisket, 5–7kg, trimmed to 6mm fat; 4–5 tbsp of the crate's beef rub; pink butcher paper; 200ml beef stock 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\u003eSeason the brisket all over the night before and leave it uncovered in the fridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke fat-side up at 120°C for 7–9 hours, spritzing every hour once the bark sets, until it reads about 70°C and the bark won't smear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap tight in butcher paper and keep cooking until it probes like soft butter, around 95°C — usually another 3–5 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest wrapped in a dry esky for at least 2 hours. Slice the flat across the grain and cube the point for burnt ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in The Kingpin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEight to ten full-size products each month: top-shelf imports, allocated drops, new arrivals and a rotating extra such as a tool, a piece of merch or a bonus jar, with at least $270 of retail value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much is shipping?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlat $10 Australia-wide, added at checkout on top of the crate price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it spicy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere's usually a spread from no-heat beef rubs to a hotter sauce. 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A curated crate of hero rubs and a sauce worth hiding, packed with Darryl's dispatch card and a piece of Rub Hub merch — right now that's our enamel pin or stubby cooler bag. The best gift a cook can unwrap, in three sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePick your size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Rack — $79:\u003c\/strong\u003e a couple of hero rubs, a sauce, a piece of merch and the dispatch card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Rack — $129:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bigger spread — top-shelf rubs, a sauce and a condiment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Haul — $199:\u003c\/strong\u003e the showpiece — a top-shelf line-up, imports and a condiment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat $10 shipping Australia-wide, and you can send it straight to the lucky cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout the crate: the wooden crate in our photos is there for looks only. The gift ships packed in an Australia Post box.\u003c\/em\u003e\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\/384_hand-heart-gift-crate.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 easiest win on any gift list. Hero rubs, a sauce worth guarding and a piece of Rub Hub merch, packed and ready to hand over — no subscription, no strings. Whoever opens it might find \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/three-little-pigs-bbq-kc-championship-rub-sweet-spicy-all-purpose-rub-354g\"\u003eThree Little Pigs KC Championship\u003c\/a\u003e on their first rack of wings and \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/blues-hog-champions-blend-bbq-sauce-680g\"\u003eBlues Hog Champions' Blend\u003c\/a\u003e on the side. 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