{"product_id":"butchers-axe-ranger-red-rub","title":"BUTCHERS AXE: Ranger Red Rub – 180g","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-led with a gentle background warmth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180g 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 Pork ribs, pork belly, chicken \u0026amp; beef\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLead with the big red\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRanger is the sweet red rub the Butchers Axe crew reach for when they want colour and crowd-pleasing flavour in one shake. Built on layered sugars, paprika and honey powder, it lacquers up glossy and red on ribs and chicken and keeps the whole table coming back. When you're cooking for the troops, this one leads the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet and rounded up front — caster, raw and brown sugars with honey powder — then paprika brings warmth and that deep red colour. A savoury backbone of hydrolysed veg and spice stops it turning candy, so it finishes sweet-savoury with a gentle glow rather than real heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub pork ribs generously and cook low until the sugars set into a sticky, red-tinged crust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust chicken pieces and grill so the skin caramelises and colours up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason a pork belly and roast slow for glossy, mahogany edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake it over grilled corn or wedges for a sweet, smoky-red hit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rich brick-red blend with a fine-to-medium grind. High in sugar, so it melts and caramelises fast — keep it back from the fiercest direct heat and it rewards you with colour and shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt, Caster Sugar, Spices, Raw Sugar, Brown Sugar, Flavour Enhancer 621, Dehydrated Vegetables, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, Honey Powder, Spice Extract Paprika 160c, 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\/059_pork-ribs-rack-proud.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;\"\u003eSome call it a spice run. I call it Tuesday. Sugary rubs like this one scorch fast, so keep the ribs back off direct flame and let the colour build slow and glossy. Glaze them late with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/taipan-bbq-competition-glaze-mild-sweet-sticky-bbq-glaze-250ml\"\u003eTaipan BBQ Competition Glaze\u003c\/a\u003e for extra shine, then a few drops of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/fancy-hanks-jalapeno-peach-hot-sauce\"\u003eFancy Hanks Jalapeno \u0026amp; Peach Hot Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e for the fruity finish.\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: Mahogany Roast Pork Belly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRed, glossy and gone before the carving knife's cold.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5kg boneless pork belly; 3 tbsp Ranger Red Rub; 1 tbsp oil.\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\u003ePat the belly dry, oil it and coat the meat side and edges generously with the rub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast or smoke indirect at 150°C for about 2.5 hours, well away from direct flame, until the edges go mahogany and the meat is tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest 10 minutes, then slice into thick strips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e This rub is high in sugar, so gentle indirect heat builds colour without scorching.\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 Mild — Ranger is sweet-led with only a gentle background warmth from paprika, not a chilli hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's it best on?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pork ribs and belly, chicken, and beef where you want sweetness and red colour.\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\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 — Ranger is sweet-led with only a gentle background warmth from paprika, not a chilli hit.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What's it best on?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Pork ribs and belly, chicken, and beef where you want sweetness and red colour.\"}}, {\"@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":40464424337450,"sku":"9356610000031","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/ba-ranger-front-t.png?v=1783309550","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/butchers-axe-ranger-red-rub","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}