{"product_id":"fancy-hanks-taco-rub-seasoning","title":"FANCY HANKS: Taco Rub Seasoning – 90g","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 spice, no real burn (Hub Heat 2\/11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90g shaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan. Preservative free. No gluten. May contain traces of sesame, mustard, celery and soy. Always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pork ribs, chicken thighs, beef mince, chips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe shaker that runs the party\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFancy Hank's dry-rub their traditional pork ribs with this and shake it over the restaurant fries, which tells you it's doing more than tacos. Sweet, savoury and warm without being hot — it's the one you reach for when people are arriving in twenty minutes and you need dinner to look like a plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugar and salt come first, then the spice blend rolls in — warm, earthy, cumin-and-paprika territory with a gentle background heat that never tips over. Vegetable powder rounds it out and keeps it savoury, and the canola oil helps it grab meat rather than bounce off. It caramelises properly on a grill, which is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake it over chicken thighs and grill on the barbecue — the sugar catches and goes dark at the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry-rub pork ribs with it the way the restaurant does, then cook them low until the bark sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown beef mince and hit it with a heavy shake plus a splash of water for a weeknight taco filling in under ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake it over hot chips instead of plain salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub a lime around the rim of a cold beer, dip it in the seasoning, and hand it over. Michelada, sorted, and the guests aren't even here yet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRust-red and coarse enough to see the spice through it. It shakes out evenly and sticks to wet meat without needing a binder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar, Salt, Spices, Rice Flour, Vegetable Powder, Canola Oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan. Preservative free. No gluten. May contain traces of sesame, mustard, celery and soy. Always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\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\/smuggler-hands-raised.png?v=1782796072\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\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eAnything that seasons ribs, mince and the rim of a beer glass is earning its shelf space three times over. Spoon \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nomad-chilli-co-salsa-macha-mexican-chilli-oil-150g\"\u003eNomad Salsa Macha\u003c\/a\u003e over the finished tacos, and if you're doing the ribs, inject them the night before with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/smoke-on-wheels-bbq-marinade\"\u003eSmoke on Wheels BBQ Marinade\u003c\/a\u003e. Rub goes on dry meat — pat it down first or half of it ends up in the tray.\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: Ten-Minute Taco Mince\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGuests arriving in twenty? You've got ten to spare.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500g beef mince; 2 tbsp Taco Rub Seasoning; ¼ cup water; 8 tortillas or taco shells; Lettuce, cheese and lime to serve.\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\u003eBrown the mince in a hot pan, breaking it up, for about 5 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the Taco Rub and water and simmer for 3 minutes until saucy and the mince is cooked through to 71°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad the tortillas and let everyone build their own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it just for tacos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Fancy Hank's dry-rub their pork ribs with it and use it as a seasoning on their fries. Tacos are the start, not the limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMild. There's warm spice but no real burn — it's built for a crowd. On Hub Heat it rates 2\/11.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gluten free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand lists it as no gluten, with possible traces of sesame, mustard, celery and soy. Always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do I use on mince?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA heavy shake per 500g, plus a splash of water to bring it together into a sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the beer thing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLime around the rim, dip in the seasoning, pour a cold one. It's a Michelada shortcut and it works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Fancy Hank's Taco Rub just for tacos?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. Fancy Hank's dry-rub their pork ribs with it and use it as a seasoning on their fries. Tacos are the start, not the limit.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is it hot?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Mild. There's warm spice but no real burn — it's built for a crowd. On Hub Heat it rates 2\/11.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is it gluten free?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The brand lists it as no gluten, with possible traces of sesame, mustard, celery and soy. 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