{"product_id":"bbq-lab-black-gold-coffee-amp-peanut-butter-bbq-rub-for-red-meat-190g","title":"BBQ LAB: Black Gold – 190g","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\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild — savoury depth over chilli (Hub Heat 2\/11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190g jar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Australia — small-batch, hand-blended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains peanuts \u0026amp; mustard — always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steak, big beef roasts, lamb, venison\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSteak's new best mate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e — BBQ Lab's bold, dark rub for people who reckon good red meat deserves better than salt and pepper. Roasted coffee, caramelised sugar and a creamy hit of peanut butter build a deep, complex crust that turns a midweek steak into something you'll be bragging about all week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp front it's roasted \u003cstrong\u003ecoffee\u003c\/strong\u003e and caramelised sugars; through the middle, smoked garlic and onion lay down a savoury backbone; the finish is all \u003cstrong\u003epeanut butter\u003c\/strong\u003e — nutty, creamy and moreish, with a quiet nudge of ancho chilli and cumin for warmth. Rich, aromatic and properly layered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePat a ribeye or rump dry, coat generously, rest 20–30 minutes, then sear hot for a dark, coffee-scented crust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub a whole beef roast the night before and slow-roast or smoke low for a deep, savoury bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrilliant on lamb racks and game like venison — the coffee loves a bit of iron in the meat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMash a spoonful through softened butter for an outrageous cowboy butter to melt over a grilled steak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayer it under BBQ Lab True Blend for an even bigger savoury hit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the jar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dark, coarse blend flecked with coffee and cracked pepper, built to form a genuine bark on the grill or in the smoker. Heat sits at a gentle Hub Heat 2\/11 — this is about savoury depth, not chilli burn. Sprinkle-and-go from a 190g jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw sugar, brown sugar, kosher salt, pink salt, garlic, coffee, onion, mustard powder, ancho chilli, peanut butter powder (organic peanut flour, organic coconut palm sugar, salt), black pepper, cumin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains peanuts and mustard. Made with real ingredients and no fillers — always check the physical label, especially for allergens.\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\/697_jaw-drop-tomahawk.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;\"\u003eCap'n Darryl took one sniff of this coffee-and-peanut-butter number and went quiet — high praise from a bloke who never shuts up. His play: rub a big rump the night before, glaze it late with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/rum-and-que-meat-juice\"\u003eRum and Que Meat Juice\u003c\/a\u003e, then cut the richness with a swipe of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/butchers-axe-bbq-mustard-sauce-500ml\"\u003eButchers Axe Mustard BBQ Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e. Second coat's not cheating — it's strategy.\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: Coffee-Crusted Ribeye with Cowboy Butter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSteak night with a dark, nutty streak.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 ribeye steaks; 2 tbsp Black Gold, plus 1 tsp for the butter; 60g softened butter; 1 garlic clove, grated.\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\u003eMash the butter with the garlic and a teaspoon of Black Gold, then chill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePat the steaks dry, coat generously with Black Gold and rest 20–30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSear over high heat for 3–4 minutes a side until the centre reads 54°C for medium-rare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest 5 minutes and top with a fat slice of the cowboy butter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sugars and coffee in the rub caramelise into a dark crust on a hot sear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Black Gold taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBold and savoury — roasted coffee and caramelised sugar up front, a creamy peanut-butter finish, and just a whisper of ancho warmth. Mild, not spicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's it best on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed meat: steak, big beef roasts, lamb and game like venison. It also makes a cracking cowboy butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain allergens?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it contains peanuts and mustard. Always check the physical label before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What does Black Gold taste like?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Bold and savoury — roasted coffee and caramelised sugar up front, a creamy peanut-butter finish, and a whisper of ancho warmth. 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