{"product_id":"butchers-axe-el-hacha-tex-mex-seasoning","title":"BUTCHERS AXE: El Hacha Tex Mex Seasoning Rub – 165g","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 — warm Tex-Mex spice, not fiery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 165g shaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Australia (Melbourne)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e May contain traces of gluten, soy, milk, sesame, peanuts \u0026amp; tree nuts — always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tacos, chicken, beef mince \u0026amp; pork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWield the Tex-Mex axe\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEl Hacha is the Butchers Axe take on Texan-Mexican flavour — tomato, paprika and warm spice built to turn a midweek mince into a taco night worth talking about. Gringo or Tejano, it's the shake that drags your barbecue south of the border without setting anything on fire. Big flavour, easy heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpice leads — cumin-warm and earthy — with tomato powder bringing a savoury-sweet tang and paprika lending colour and gentle warmth. A touch of food acid keeps it bright, so it lands like a proper taco seasoning: bold, tangy and moreish rather than hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown beef or pork mince and stir it through heavily for instant taco or burrito filling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub chicken thighs and grill for smoky, Tex-Mex charred edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss through corn, black beans or wedges before roasting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason prawns and flash them hot for a quick taco topper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rusty red-brown blend, medium grind, flecked with dried veg and tomato. It dissolves into mince as it cooks and colours grilled meat a warm, appetising red.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spices, Salt, Sugar, Dehydrated Vegetables, Flavour Enhancer 621, Tomato Powder, Spice Extract Paprika 160c, Food Acid 330, Anti-caking Agents 551.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e No gluten-free claim is made; may contain traces of gluten, soy, milk, sesame, peanuts and tree nuts — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild — El Hacha is warm and tangy Tex-Mex spice, not a fiery chilli blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's it best on?\u003c\/strong\u003e Taco and burrito mince, grilled chicken, pork, prawns and roast veg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gluten free?\u003c\/strong\u003e No gluten-free claim is made, and it may contain traces of gluten, soy, milk, sesame, peanuts and tree nuts — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Australia, in Melbourne.\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\/091_brisket-taco-wink.png?v=1783006345\u0026amp;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;\"\u003eDarryl's orders: brown the mince hot and heavy-handed with El Hacha before it ever meets a shell. Warm a swipe of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/taipan-bbq-oaxaca-bbq-sauce-mild-smoky-sweet-bbq-sauce-250ml\"\u003eTaipan Oaxaca BBQ Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e into the pan for a smoky-sweet base, then finish with a spoon of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nomad-chilli-co-salsa-macha-mexican-chilli-oil-150g\"\u003eNomad Salsa Macha Chilli Oil\u003c\/a\u003e for crunch and a slow-building kick. Taco night just cleared customs.\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: El Hacha Prawn Tacos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTen minutes from shell to getaway.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500g peeled green prawns; 1½ tbsp El Hacha Tex Mex Seasoning; 1 tbsp oil; 8 small tortillas; 1 lime, cut into wedges.\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\u003eToss the prawns with the oil and seasoning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrill over high heat for 1–2 minutes a side until just pink and opaque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm the tortillas on the grill, load them with prawns and shredded cabbage, and squeeze lime over the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How hot is it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Mild — El Hacha is warm and tangy Tex-Mex spice, not a fiery chilli blend.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What's it best on?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Taco and burrito mince, grilled chicken, pork, prawns and roast veg.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is it gluten free?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No gluten-free claim is made, and it may contain traces of gluten, soy, milk, sesame, peanuts and tree nuts — always check the physical label.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Where is it made?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Made in Australia, in Melbourne.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"BUTCHERS AXE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40464424370218,"sku":"9356610000048","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/ba-elhacha-front-t.png?v=1783309556","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/butchers-axe-el-hacha-tex-mex-seasoning","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}