{"product_id":"butchers-axe-hunter-lamb-and-game-rub","title":"BUTCHERS AXE: Hunter Lamb and Game 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 None — savoury \u0026amp; herby, built for game\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 Lamb shoulder, lamb chops, venison \u0026amp; game\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLift your game\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHunter is the rub the Butchers Axe crew built for the meats that fight back — lamb, mutton and wild game that need a seasoning with backbone. A savoury blend rounded out with herbs and a whisper of coffee, it stands up to strong, gamey flavour instead of hiding it. Reach for it when there's a roast to carry the whole table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt opens savoury and salty, then herbs and dehydrated veg bring an earthy, almost woodsy middle. A quiet note of coffee deepens the finish with a roasted bitterness that flatters lamb fat and the mineral edge of game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub a lamb shoulder heavily the night before and slow-roast until it pulls apart with a fork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason chops or cutlets and sear hard over coals for a herby, caramelised crust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat venison backstrap, cook fast and hot, then rest it well before slicing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust it over potatoes roasted in the lamb fat for a savoury side that steals the plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA savoury brown blend flecked with green herbs and dark coffee grounds. Medium grind, it clings to fatty lamb and blooms into a herbaceous, earthy crust under the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt, Spices, Raw Sugar, Brown Sugar, Dehydrated Vegetables, Herbs, Coffee, Flavour Enhancer 621, 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\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\/053_lamb-chops-hungry.png?v=1783006083\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;\"\u003eEvery camp oven needs a rub that can handle wild game, and Hunter's built for exactly that fight. Season it heavy and rest the meat a good while longer than you think — game punishes a light hand. Lacquer a shoulder late with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/heavenly-hell-lamb-almighty-bbq-glaze-250ml\"\u003eHeavenly Hell Lamb Almighty Glaze\u003c\/a\u003e, then keep \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/tracklements-traditional-mint-sauce\"\u003eTracklements Traditional Mint Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e on the board for the sliced meat.\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: Overnight Hunter Lamb Shoulder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRubbed at dusk, pulled by dinner the next day.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2kg bone-in lamb shoulder; 3 tbsp Hunter Lamb and Game Rub; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup chicken stock.\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\u003eOil the shoulder, rub it heavily all over and leave it uncovered in the fridge overnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSit it in a roasting tray with the stock, cover tightly with foil and roast at 150°C for 4–5 hours until it pulls apart with a fork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUncover, crank the oven to 220°C for 15 minutes to crisp the crust, then rest 15 minutes before pulling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e The overnight sit lets the salt work in, and the covered stage keeps the meat moist while the fat renders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e None — Hunter is a savoury, herby rub with no chilli heat.\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\u003eWhat meats suit it best?\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamb and game — shoulder, chops, cutlets, venison and other wild meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Australia, in Melbourne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How hot is it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"None — Hunter is a savoury, herby rub with no chilli heat.\"}}, {\"@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\": \"What meats suit it best?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Lamb and game — shoulder, chops, cutlets, venison and other wild meats.\"}}, {\"@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":40464424239146,"sku":"9369998050901","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/butchers-axe-hunter-front-transparent.png?v=1783309032","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/butchers-axe-hunter-lamb-and-game-rub","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}