{"product_id":"blackbear-bbq-chicken-rub","title":"BLACKBEAR BBQ: Chicken Rub – 230g","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 — savoury, all bark and no bite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230g shaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian made (NSW)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allergens \u0026amp; dietary claims to be confirmed from the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e whole roast chook, wings, marylands, thighs, schnitzel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEveryday flavour for the bird you cook most\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackBear built this to be the chook rub you reach for without thinking — a NSW barbecue joint's house poultry seasoning, bottled. It's savoury, balanced and made to turn plain chicken into something worth the fork, whether it's a Sunday roast or a Tuesday tray of wings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSavoury and rounded, with a herb-and-pepper backbone that leans into roast-chicken comfort rather than novelty. It builds a golden, seasoned crust on the skin and carries flavour right through the meat without fighting your sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub a whole chook inside, out and under the skin, then roast or rotisserie for crisp, seasoned skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat wings or nibbles and bake hot, tossing halfway, for a proper golden batch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason marylands or thighs before the grill and finish with a glaze in the last few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust schnitzels or tenders before crumbing so the flavour goes all the way through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRogue move: shake it over chips cooked in the roasting-tray drippings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA savoury, earthy-toned blend with a medium grind that clings to skin and crumb alike — even and free-running straight from the shaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full ingredient statement to be confirmed from the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Australia. Allergens and any dietary claims — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\/583_pointing-chicken-drumsticks.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;\"\u003eDarryl reckons a good chook rub earns its keep on a Sunday roast and a Tuesday tray-bake alike. Glaze the last ten minutes with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/blend-smoked-honey\"\u003eBlend Original Smoked Honey\u003c\/a\u003e for lacquer and colour, then spoon \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/drunken-sailor-jalapeno-tequila-relish\"\u003eDrunken Sailor's Jalapeño \u0026amp; Tequila Relish\u003c\/a\u003e over the carve. Tip: rub under the skin, not just on it — that's where the flavour actually lands.\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: Spatchcock Chook on the Kettle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlat bird, fast cook, crackling skin.\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 BlackBear Chicken Rub; 1 tbsp oil; 1 lemon, halved.\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\u003eCut out the backbone with kitchen scissors and press the bird flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub oil all over, then work the rub over the skin and under it onto the breast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook at 190°C indirect, skin side up, for 45–55 minutes until the thickest part of the thigh reads 75°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest 10 minutes, squeeze over the grilled lemon and carve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spatchcocking evens out the thickness so the breast and thighs finish together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is BlackBear Chicken rub?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Australian-made all-purpose poultry seasoning for roast chook, wings, marylands and schnitzel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it's a savoury, family-friendly rub with no chilli heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I use it before or after cooking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore — season the bird (and under the skin) ahead of the cook so the crust forms and the flavour sets in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is BlackBear Chicken rub?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"An Australian-made all-purpose poultry seasoning for roast chook, wings, marylands and schnitzel.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is it hot?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No — it's a savoury, family-friendly rub with no chilli heat.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do I use it before or after cooking?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Before — season the bird (and under the skin) ahead of the cook so the crust forms and the flavour sets in.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"BLACKBEAR BBQ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40541996515370,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/blackbear-chicken-rub-front_e49dbb4b-3f15-4422-a658-7de714b36e62.png?v=1784043239","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/blackbear-bbq-chicken-rub","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}