{"product_id":"four-monkeys-bbq-lamb-rub","title":"FOUR MONKEYS BBQ: Lamb Rub – 270g","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 — savoury and herbal with a sweet edge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 270g shaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian made — Melbourne, Victoria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e No gluten ingredients listed; contains natural flavour enhancers (621) — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamb shoulder, racks and cutlets, lamb ribs, roast vegetables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe one Australian lamb has been waiting for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second release in the Four Monkeys range and the one that made the loudest noise. Lamb is a difficult protein to season — too much sugar and it fights the meat, too little and it goes flat. This blend of paprika, garlic, mustard and herbs sits exactly in the middle, which is why it keeps turning up on winning comp tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet paprika opens warm and red. Herbs and dehydrated vegetables carry the middle with a savoury, almost roasted depth, and salt lands clean on the finish so the lamb itself stays front and centre. Rich without ever being heavy-handed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason a boned lamb shoulder heavily and smoke at 120°C until it shreds into moist, glistening strands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub a rack of lamb, sear the fat cap hard, then finish indirect and rest to a blushing pink centre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat lamb ribs and cook them low until the fat renders and the edges crisp — the paprika turns deep and glossy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss chunks of pumpkin and potato in oil and a heavy dusting, then roast until the edges char.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRogue move: stir a teaspoon through Greek yoghurt with lemon for an instant sauce to serve alongside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep red, medium grind with visible herb flecks and dried vegetable pieces. Free-running and it sticks well to a lightly oiled surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt, sugar, paprika, other mixed spices, natural flavour enhancers (621), dehydrated vegetables, herbs, rice bran oil, no more than 2% anti caking agent (551)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e No gluten-containing ingredients are listed, so we describe this as gluten friendly rather than certified gluten free. Contains natural flavour enhancers (621). Allergens and traces — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\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\/692_presenting-lamb-rack.png?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;\"\u003eOfficer, I've never seen that lamb shoulder before in my life. Season it heavily, cook it until it shreds, and don't rush the rest. A late brush of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/fancy-hanks-bbq-sauce-coffee-molasses\"\u003eFancy Hanks Coffee \u0026amp; Molasses BBQ Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e gives it a dark edge, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/drunken-sailor-raspberry-wasabi-mustard\"\u003eDrunken Sailor Raspberry \u0026amp; Wasabi Mustard\u003c\/a\u003e on the side does the sharp work lamb always wants.\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: Smoked Lamb Shoulder Wraps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePulled lamb, rolled up and smuggled out.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2kg boned lamb shoulder; 4 tbsp Four Monkeys BBQ Lamb Rub; 8 flatbreads; 1 cup Greek yoghurt mixed with grated cucumber; 1 red onion, thinly sliced.\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\u003eSeason the shoulder heavily all over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke at 120°C for 7–8 hours until it shreds easily, around 93°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest 30 minutes, then pull into chunky strands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile into warm flatbreads with the yoghurt and red onion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is a lamb-specific rub worth it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLamb carries more fat and a stronger flavour than beef, so it wants paprika, mustard and herbs to lift it rather than a heavy sugar crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain MSG?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the ingredient list includes natural flavour enhancers (621). It is declared on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work on anything else?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is excellent on roast vegetables, particularly pumpkin, potato and eggplant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Why is a lamb-specific rub worth it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Lamb carries more fat and a stronger flavour than beef, so it wants paprika, mustard and herbs to lift it rather than a heavy sugar crust.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does it contain MSG?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes — the ingredient list includes natural flavour enhancers (621). 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