{"product_id":"bbq-mafia-the-steakout-bbq-rub-240g","title":"BBQ MAFIA: The Steakout BBQ Rub - 240g","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 None — dark, rich and smoky, all depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240g shaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian made — BBQ Mafia, est. 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full ingredient list below (from the label); no allergen claims published — always check the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brisket, beef short ribs, steak, beef roasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDark, rich and properly serious\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike it dark? The Steakout from BBQ Mafia chases that deep, smoky, charcoal-edged flavour and builds a near-black, Texas-style bark on big beef. A dark-bark flavour enhancer for cooks who want their brisket looking as serious as it tastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSavoury and pepper-forward up front, deep and roasted through the middle, finishing dark and smoky. No sweetness to scorch — just rich, brooding beef flavour and a bark you can see.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat a brisket the night before, oil or mustard first so it grips, then smoke low and slow to a matte-black bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason beef short ribs hard on every side and smoke until the bark sets and the meat gives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub thick steaks generously and sear hard for a dark, peppery crust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo two coats on big cuts — one to bind, one to build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRogue move: a pinch into a beef stock or braise for extra smoky depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA coarse, dark grind of cracked pepper and savoury salt that cooks down into a matte, almost-black bark — no big sugar crystals, so it holds over direct heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients (from the label):\u003c\/strong\u003e Spices, salt, dehydrated garlic, sugar, flavour enhancer (621), natural colour (153), anti-caking agent (551). Recipes can change — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Label precaution: made on the same equipment as products containing gluten, milk, tree nuts, sesame, peanuts, soy and sulphites. The brand publishes no gluten-free or other dietary claims — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler’s Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/597_pointing-sliced-sirloin.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\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eDark bark is all about pepper and patience — lay it on thick, keep the smoke thin and blue, and don’t rush the wrap. Cook it beside \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/fancy-hanks-bbq-sauce-original\"\u003eFancy Hanks Original BBQ Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e for a smoky mop, then carve with a smear of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/tracklements-strong-horseradish-cream\"\u003eTracklements Strong Horseradish Cream\u003c\/a\u003e — the sharp, creamy heat that beef begs for.\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: Black-Bark Beef Short Ribs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDark on the outside, wobbly in the middle. Just like the Cap'n.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5kg beef short ribs (plate cut); 1 tbsp yellow mustard; 4 tbsp The Steakout BBQ Rub.\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\u003eSmear the ribs thinly with mustard and give them a heavy first coat of The Steakout; let it sit 10 minutes, then go a second coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke at 125°C for 7–8 hours until the bark is near-black and a probe slides in like butter (around 95°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest wrapped in a towel for 30 minutes before slicing between the bones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e No big sugar crystals in this rub, so it holds through a long smoke and builds colour without scorching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is The Steakout different from OG Steakout?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are beef rubs; The Steakout leans darker, smokier and more pepper-forward for that near-black Texas-style bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hot?\u003c\/strong\u003e No chilli heat — the punch is cracked pepper and smoky depth, not burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e A 240g shaker.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BBQ MAFIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44515590963242,"sku":"STEAKOUT240","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/bbq-mafia-the-steakout-bbq-rub-240g-front-clean.png?v=1785163507","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/bbq-mafia-the-steakout-bbq-rub-240g","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}