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The Big UMAMIVendor: TUFFY STONEAll-purpose umami seasoning for burgers, beef, pork, chicken, seafood, veg, chips and soups. Savoury salt and garlic, no heat whatsoever. Tuffy Stone's flavour bomb.
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World ChampionThe Big UMAMI — six-time champion's own blend.
Tuffy Stone
Season like a pro.
Tuffy Stone is a classically trained chef who became one of the most decorated names in American barbecue. Known on the circuit as ‘The Professor’, he's a six-time World Barbecue Grand Champion whose precise, chef-driven approach turned competition ‘cue into something close to fine dining.
His signature here is The Big UMAMI — a savoury, deeply moreish seasoning built to layer glutamate-rich depth onto beef, mushrooms, chicken and just about anything off the grill.
Dust it over a steak before searing, or through roast vegetables to make them taste richer than they've any right to.
What sets it apart is that chef's palate — this is umami used with real intent. Six championship titles, one seasoning jar. Season like a pro.
Tuffy Stone is a classically trained chef and the pitmaster behind the Cool Smoke competition team, known on the circuit as "The Professor". His label carries the "6X World Barbecue Grand Champion" banner. His seasoning is made in the USA for Cool Smoke in Henrico, Virginia. The Rub Hub stocks The Big UMAMI, a savoury all-purpose seasoning, in a 243g shaker at $28. Flat $10 shipping Australia-wide.
Which Tuffy Stone seasoning should I use?
Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
| Product | Style | Heat | Best on | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Big UMAMI | All-purpose umami seasoning, no added sugar | Cool As (0/11) | Burgers, beef, pork, chicken, seafood, veg, chips, soups | 243g |
Tuffy Stone for burgers, brisket and beef
The Big UMAMI is savoury, not spicy. Salt and dehydrated garlic lead, then MSG, disodium inosinate and guanylate and a beef-type flavour from yeast extract add a deep, meaty roundness. Season burger patties on both sides just before they hit the grill, or shake it on smash patties straight after you press them. On brisket, pork shoulder or ribs, use it as a base layer and follow with your usual rub for colour and sweetness. See more in our burger and brisket ranges.
Tuffy Stone for chicken, veg, chips and soups
Cool Smoke pitches it at pork, beef, chicken, vegetables, seafood, fries, soups and burgers, whether smoked, grilled, roasted, sautéed, braised or stewed. Toss roast spuds or veg in oil and a light shake before roasting, or dust hot chips straight out of the fryer. A pinch stirred through soups, stews and gravy works as a savoury booster. Taste first, as it's salty. Browse umami and all-purpose seasonings for more.
How hot is Tuffy Stone The Big UMAMI?
It has no heat at all, so it sits at Cool As (0/11). The nutrition panel shows 0g added sugars per serve, so it seasons without sweetening. It suits mates who don't do chilli, and any cook that needs savoury depth rather than burn.
Allergen note
The Big UMAMI contains MSG (621), and the ingredient list includes refined soybean oil. The brand doesn't publish a gluten-free or other dietary claim. Always check the label and the ingredient list on each product page.
Want more American barbecue? Browse our American import range or see every maker on the brands page.
Tuffy Stone FAQs
Where can I buy Tuffy Stone in Australia?
The Rub Hub is an Australian stockist of Tuffy Stone and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10, including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin and Canberra.
Where is Tuffy Stone The Big UMAMI made?
It's made in the USA for Cool Smoke LLC, Tuffy Stone's company, in Henrico, Virginia. The Rub Hub stocks it in a 243g shaker.
Is Tuffy Stone The Big UMAMI spicy?
No. It has no heat and sits at Cool As (0/11) on our Hub Heat rating. It's a savoury seasoning led by salt and garlic with umami boosters.
What is Tuffy Stone The Big UMAMI good on?
Burgers, beef, pork, chicken, seafood, vegetables, chips and soups. It works smoked, grilled, roasted, sautéed, braised or stewed, and suits a base layer under a sweeter rub on brisket or ribs.
Does Tuffy Stone The Big UMAMI contain MSG?
Yes. It contains MSG, plus disodium inosinate and guanylate and a beef-type flavour from baker's yeast extract. Always check the physical label for allergen information.
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