{"product_id":"blues-hog-sweet-savory-seasoning-177g-shaker","title":"BLUES HOG: Sweet \u0026 Savory Seasoning – 177g Shaker","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 — sweet and smoky with a subtle hint of heat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 177g (6.25oz) shaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten free (brand claim) — always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pulled pork, pork ribs, brisket, chicken wings, popcorn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #f59e0b;background:#3a1d0b;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClearance — past best-before\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;color:#fde68a;font-style:italic;\"\u003eOffered 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSweet meets smoky, with a wink of heat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlues Hog Sweet \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub a pork shoulder heavily and smoke low and slow for sweet, barky pulled pork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust pork ribs before a glaze so the sugars catch and caramelise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss chicken wings in it before the grill for a sticky-sweet, smoky skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake it over hot buttered popcorn for a bold movie-night snack — the rogue move worth trying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn even, medium grind in a shaker-top bottle — sprinkles clean and catches on a glaze without clumping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients (from the brand's label):\u003c\/strong\u003e 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blues Hog list this rub as gluten free and made with all-natural ingredients — always check the physical label.\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\/205_focused-spritzing-ribs.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\u003eSweet, smoky and just a whisper of heat — Darryl keeps this one stashed for pulled-pork days. Rub it in, glaze with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/bbq-mafia-the-fix-bourbon-cola-bbq-sauce-500ml\"\u003eBBQ Mafia The Fix Bourbon \u0026amp; Cola BBQ Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e as it cooks, then finish with a drizzle of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/dc-cartel-the-original-1983-crispy-chilli-oil-268g\"\u003eDC Cartel Original 1983 Crispy Chilli Oil\u003c\/a\u003e for a low, warm hum. Sweet meets serious.\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: Sweet \u0026amp; Savory Pulled Pork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLow, slow and strictly below decks.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5kg pork shoulder; 4 tbsp Sweet \u0026amp; Savory Seasoning; 2 tbsp yellow mustard; ½ cup apple juice in a spray bottle.\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 shoulder with mustard and coat it heavily with the seasoning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke at 120°C, spritzing with apple juice every hour after the first 3 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the bark is set and the inside hits about 74°C, wrap it tight in foil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook on to 94°C, rest for an hour, then pull.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e The mustard helps the rub grip, and wrapping pushes through the stall without losing the bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it so cheap?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is Sweet \u0026amp; Savory?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust a subtle hint — it's sweet and smoky first, with a gentle warmth on the finish rather than real chilli heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's it best on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePulled pork, ribs, brisket and wings — and it's a surprise winner shaken over popcorn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gluten free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlues Hog list it as gluten free — always confirm against the physical label if you have an allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is it so cheap?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It's on runout because it's reached or passed its best-before date, so it's heavily discounted. 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