Blues Hog Sweet & Savory Seasoning – 177g Shaker – front of pack

Blues Hog Sweet & Savory Seasoning 177g shaker — front label, transparent cutout

Blues Hog Sweet & Savory Seasoning 177g — front of the shaker bottle

Blues Hog Sweet & Savory Seasoning — seasoned pulled pork on a board

Blues Hog Sweet & Savory Seasoning — ingredients and nutrition panel

BLUES HOG: Sweet & Savory Seasoning – 177g Shaker

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All-purpose US rub for pulled pork, ribs, brisket, wings and even popcorn. Sweet up front, smoky through the middle, mild warmth to finish. Built to catch a glaze.

Vendor: BLUES HOG

SKU: 90802

Availability: Many In Stock

Product type: Rub

$9.00; ~~$26.00~~; $9.00
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Description

At a glance

Heat: Mild — sweet and smoky with a subtle hint of heat

Size: 177g (6.25oz) shaker

Origin: Made in the USA

Dietary: Gluten free (brand claim) — always check the physical label

Best on: Pulled pork, pork ribs, brisket, chicken wings, popcorn

Clearance — past best-before

Offered at a heavy discount as it's past its best-before (BB) date. All products are quality-checked before shipping as well. A BB date is a guide to peak quality, not a safety cut-off, so it's a great chance to save big and try something new.

Sweet meets smoky, with a wink of heat

Blues Hog Sweet & Savory brings sweet and smoky spices together and finishes with a subtle hint of heat — a competition-level blend that flatters everything from pulled pork to a bowl of popcorn. The shaker for the cook who wants a little of everything in one shake.

The flavour

Sweet up front, a smoky, savoury middle, then a gentle warmth creeps in on the finish — enough to notice, never enough to scare the kids off the table. Balanced, moreish and built to caramelise on the grill.

How to cook with it

Rub a pork shoulder heavily and smoke low and slow for sweet, barky pulled pork.
Dust pork ribs before a glaze so the sugars catch and caramelise.
Toss chicken wings in it before the grill for a sticky-sweet, smoky skin.
Shake it over hot buttered popcorn for a bold movie-night snack — the rogue move worth trying.

In the shaker

An even, medium grind in a shaker-top bottle — sprinkles clean and catches on a glaze without clumping.

Ingredients & Dietary

Ingredients (from the brand's label): Salt, sugar, spices (including paprika), brown sugar, dehydrated garlic, yeast extract, dehydrated onion, molasses, maltodextrin, soybean oil, extractives of paprika (colour), natural hickory smoke flavour, and not more than 2% calcium silicate (added to prevent caking). Contains: soybean oil (listed ingredient).

Dietary: Blues Hog list this rub as gluten free and made with all-natural ingredients — always check the physical label.

The Rub Smuggler's Verdict

Sweet, smoky and just a whisper of heat — Darryl keeps this one stashed for pulled-pork days. Rub it in, glaze with BBQ Mafia The Fix Bourbon & Cola BBQ Sauce as it cooks, then finish with a drizzle of DC Cartel Original 1983 Crispy Chilli Oil for a low, warm hum. Sweet meets serious.

🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Sweet & Savory Pulled Pork

Low, slow and strictly below decks.

You'll need: 2.5kg pork shoulder; 4 tbsp Sweet & Savory Seasoning; 2 tbsp yellow mustard; ½ cup apple juice in a spray bottle.

Do this:

Smear the shoulder with mustard and coat it heavily with the seasoning.
Smoke at 120°C, spritzing with apple juice every hour after the first 3 hours.
When the bark is set and the inside hits about 74°C, wrap it tight in foil.
Cook on to 94°C, rest for an hour, then pull.

Why it works: The mustard helps the rub grip, and wrapping pushes through the stall without losing the bark.

FAQ

Why is it so cheap?
It's on runout because it's reached or passed its best-before date, so it's heavily discounted. Best-before is a guide to peak quality, not a safety cut-off — every product is quality-checked before it ships and is still perfectly good to use.

How hot is Sweet & Savory?
Just a subtle hint — it's sweet and smoky first, with a gentle warmth on the finish rather than real chilli heat.

What's it best on?
Pulled pork, ribs, brisket and wings — and it's a surprise winner shaken over popcorn.

Is it gluten free?
Blues Hog list it as gluten free — always confirm against the physical label if you have an allergy.

Shipping & Return

Returns Policy

We don't see many returns — but if something isn't right, get in touch and we'll work through it together. Our full returns process applies to orders within Australia, returned within 30 days of purchase in their original, unopened condition, with proof of purchase.

We're not able to offer refunds for change of mind, so please choose carefully before checking out. Clearance and run-out items are sold as final sale, and gift cards can't be returned or refunded under any circumstances. If your order arrives damaged, faulty, or isn't what you ordered, contact us with a few photos and we'll arrange the best fix.

Read our full Returns Policy for details.

Shipping

We ship across Australia and to New Zealand. Shipping within Australia is a flat rate of $10 AUD, with the option to upgrade to Express at checkout. Orders to New Zealand are calculated by weight and shown at checkout. Orders are processed within 24 hours and typically shipped the next business day.

See our full Shipping Policy for estimated delivery timeframes by region.

Questions? Email info@therubhub.com.au — we're happy to help.