Venison rubs need to flatter a very lean meat: pepper, herbs, garlic and a touch of coffee or spice, without burying the flavour. This range covers game and lamb rubs, beef rubs that suit venison and a lamb and game injection, from Hardcore Carnivore, Rum and Que, Butchers Axe, BBQ Lab, Stef the Maori and more. Shipping is a flat $10 anywhere in Australia.
Which venison rub should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Camo Rub | Hardcore Carnivore | Hickory and honey game rub / cool as (0/11) | Venison, lamb, pork |
| Ram Rod Game Rub | Rum and Que | Garlic and thyme / mild (1/11) | Lamb, venison, wild meat |
| Hunter Lamb and Game Rub | Butchers Axe | Herby with coffee / cool as (0/11) | Venison, lamb shoulder, game |
| Deep Bush Savoury with Horopito | Stef the Maori | Native horopito rub / mild (3/11) | Venison, lamb, game |
| Lamb Layup Rub | Low N Slow Basics | Sumac and garlic / mild (1/11) | Venison, lamb racks, rabbit |
| Black Gold | BBQ Lab | Coffee and peanut butter / mild (2/11) | Venison, steak, lamb |
| The Porter Beer Rub | Rum and Que | Malt and cocoa / mild (1/11) | Venison, beef, lamb |
| Stockman CRUST Espresso Beef Rub | Outlaw Barbecue | Espresso rub / cool as (0/11) | Game, steak, brisket |
| The Beef Rub | Four Saucemen | Garlic salt and pepper / cool as (0/11) | Venison, steak, brisket |
| Crossbreed Rub | The Feedlot | Porcini and coffee / mild (1/11) | Venison, lamb, steak |
| Lamb Injection | Butchers Axe | Savoury injection / cool as (0/11) | Lamb shoulder, leg, wild game |
How to cook venison
- Backstrap and loin: season, sear hot and fast, and take it off at rare to medium-rare. Rest it for a few minutes before slicing.
- Shoulder and shank: these are tough, so braise or smoke low and slow until they pull apart.
- Add fat. Venison has very little marbling, so butter, bacon or a drizzle of oil helps keep it moist.
- Season lightly. A thin, even coat lets the meat's own flavour come through.
- For big cuts, an injection like Butchers Axe's Lamb Injection gets flavour and moisture into the middle.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
What flavours go with venison?
Black pepper, garlic, thyme, rosemary, juniper and coffee all work. Coffee rubs such as BBQ Lab Black Gold and Outlaw Barbecue's Stockman CRUST build a dark crust on a backstrap, herby blends like Rum and Que Ram Rod suit a roast, and Stef the Maori's horopito rub brings a native New Zealand pepper warmth. Allergy note: BBQ Lab Black Gold lists peanuts and mustard, and Low N Slow Basics Lamb Layup lists gluten. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.
Can I use a lamb rub on venison?
Yes. Many of these are sold as lamb and game rubs, and their product listings name both. Browse the wider game and lamb shelves for more.
Cooking red meat more broadly? See steak and beef, or the full ranges from Hardcore Carnivore, Rum and Que and Butchers Axe.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy venison rub in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks venison and game rubs from Hardcore Carnivore, Rum and Que, Butchers Axe, BBQ Lab and more, and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10.
What seasoning goes with venison?
Venison suits black pepper, garlic, thyme, rosemary, juniper and coffee. Season lightly so the lean meat's own flavour still comes through.
How do you cook venison backstrap?
Sear venison backstrap hot and fast, take it off at rare to medium-rare, and rest it for a few minutes before slicing. It is very lean, so overcooking dries it out quickly.
Can I use a lamb rub on venison?
Yes. Herby lamb and game rubs such as Rum and Que Ram Rod, Butchers Axe Hunter and Low N Slow Basics Lamb Layup are listed for both lamb and venison.
How do you keep venison moist?
Keep lean cuts like backstrap rare to medium-rare, and braise tougher cuts like shoulder and shank low and slow. Adding fat such as butter or bacon, or injecting large cuts, also helps.