CROIX VALLEY: Carolina BBQ Dry Rub | Carolina-Style BBQ Rub | 340g (12oz) Shaker
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CROIX VALLEY: Carolina BBQ Dry Rub | Carolina-Style BBQ Rub | 340g (12oz) Shaker
Croix Valley brand logo

CROIX VALLEY: Carolina BBQ Dry Rub | Carolina-Style BBQ Rub | 340g (12oz) Shaker

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Carolina-style BBQ rub for pulled pork, whole hog and pork shoulder. Bright tang, cracked pepper and garlic, no heat. Brings the Carolina bite before the mop does.
Vendor: CROIX VALLEY
Availability: Out Of Stock
Product type: Rub
$36.00
$36.00
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Description  

At a glance

Heat: None stated — tangy and pepper-forward, not a heat play

Size: 340g (12oz) shaker

Origin: Hudson, Wisconsin, USA

Dietary: Vegan and gluten free (brand claim); always check the physical label.

Best on: pulled pork, whole hog, pork shoulder, chicken

A Carolina tang without leaving home

Built for the vinegar-forward, low-and-slow tradition of the Carolinas, this rub gives whole hog and pulled pork shoulder the tang they're famous for before a drop of sauce ever gets involved. It's for the backyard pitmaster chasing that classic Eastern Carolina bite, and it nails the balance between tang and savoury without tipping into sour.

The flavour

Front palate opens tangy and bright, middle settles into cracked pepper and a savoury garlic backbone, finish carries a gentle warmth that sits well under a vinegar mop.

How to cook with it

  • Coat a pork shoulder generously and let it sit uncovered in the fridge overnight so the tang and salt penetrate before it goes on the smoker.
  • Smoke low and slow around 110°C, spritzing with a cider vinegar mix every hour to keep the bark from drying out.
  • Once pulled, toss the pork through its own rendered juices and a splash more vinegar for that classic Carolina finish.
  • Left-field use: rub it onto chicken thighs before grilling for a quicker weeknight taste of the same tang.

In the shaker

A shaker of pale golden-brown rub with fine, tangy-looking spice flecks throughout; a fine grind that dissolves quickly into a wet bark rather than sitting proud on the surface.

Ingredients & Dietary

Ingredients (from the brand's label): Paprika, Salt, Sugar, Spices.

Dietary: Vegan and gluten free (brand claim); always check the physical label.

The Rub Smuggler's Verdict

Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler

Carolina flavour lives and dies on the tang, and this one gets it right without tipping sour. Coat the shoulder the night before, then let it ride low and slow till the bark sets. Once it's pulled, glaze with Heavenly Hell's Holy Grail hog glaze for a proper Eastern Carolina finish. Pile the pork into soft rolls with slaw dressed in Tillman's Florida Gold Mustard BBQ Sauce for a proper Carolina sanga.

🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Overnight Carolina Pork Shoulder

Tang first, sauce optional.

You'll need: 2.5kg pork shoulder; 4 tbsp Carolina BBQ Dry Rub; 1 cup cider vinegar mixed with 1 cup apple juice, in a spray bottle.

Do this:

  1. Coat the shoulder well and leave it uncovered in the fridge overnight.
  2. Smoke at 110–120°C, spritzing every hour once the bark has set.
  3. Cook until it probes soft at 93–95°C, then wrap and rest for 1 hour.
  4. Pull it and toss through the rendered juices with a splash more vinegar.

Questions answered

What style of BBQ is this rub for?

It's built in the Carolina tradition — tangy and pepper-forward, made for pulled pork and whole hog.

Does it need a vinegar sauce as well?

It works beautifully alone, but a splash of vinegar mop or sauce after cooking leans further into the classic Carolina style.

Is it gluten free?

Yes, per the brand's claim — always check the physical label to confirm.

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.
CROIX VALLEY: Carolina BBQ Dry Rub | Carolina-Style BBQ Rub | 340g (12oz) Shaker

CROIX VALLEY: Carolina BBQ Dry Rub | Carolina-Style BBQ Rub | 340g (12oz) Shaker

$36.00
CROIX VALLEY: Carolina BBQ Dry Rub | Carolina-Style BBQ Rub | 340g (12oz) Shaker

CROIX VALLEY: Carolina BBQ Dry Rub | Carolina-Style BBQ Rub | 340g (12oz) Shaker

$36.00

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