{"product_id":"hardcore-carnivore-red","title":"HARDCORE CARNIVORE: Red Rub – 311g","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 Just a hint (Hub Heat 2\/11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 311g shaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Texas, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten free, no MSG, no artificial colours — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pork, chicken, beef — a true all-rounder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe one rub that does everything\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardcore Carnivore Red is the everyday hero — a coarse blend of classic spices with just a hint of heat, and a vivid colour that's totally natural. It's the best-kept secret of competition BBQ teams, built to season almost anything you throw on the fire. If Black is your beef specialist, Red is the all-rounder you reach for on autopilot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarlic, coarse black pepper and paprika lead the way, sitting over a lightly sweet, well-salted base with just a whisper of chilli. Balanced, savoury and endlessly useful — it lifts without ever taking over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat pork ribs or a pork butt the night before and smoke low and slow for a deep, savoury crust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust chicken thighs or wings generously before the grill — the paprika builds gorgeous colour and the hint of chilli wakes it up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason burgers, chops or a whole roast chook for an easy, everyday flavour hit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake it over roast potatoes or wedges in the last toss for a savoury, rust-red finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRogue move: stir a spoonful through a pot of chilli or a batch of homemade sausage mince.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA coarse, rust-red rub that builds a vivid, savoury crust on the cook. The colour is all natural (paprika and chilli, not dye), the grind is generous, and there's just a hint of heat behind the flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sea Salt, White Sugar, Black Pepper, Dehydrated Garlic, Paprika, Dehydrated Onion, Chili Powder (Chili Pepper, Salt, Cumin, Oregano and Garlic), Natural Flavour, Silicon Dioxide (less than 2%, anti-caking).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten free, no MSG, no artificial colours. Always check the physical label for allergens and the most accurate ingredient information.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\/562_hungry-red-steak.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;\"\u003eDarryl's orders: if you only keep one rub, make it this — the red workhorse that seasons everything from wings to pork butt. Get it on early and let it sit fifteen minutes so it grips before the heat. Cook the ribs alongside a mop of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/uncle-mungos-chipotle-bbq\"\u003eUncle Mungos Chipotle BBQ\u003c\/a\u003e, then rain a spoon of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/blend-chilli-oil-crunch\"\u003eBlend BLING Chilli Oil Crunch\u003c\/a\u003e over the finished plate for a bit of bite.\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: Rust-Red Weeknight Thighs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe everyday hero, doing its everyday job.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1kg skin-on chicken thighs; 2 tbsp Hardcore Carnivore Red Rub; 1 tbsp olive 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 thighs dry, rub with the oil, then coat generously with Red and let them sit 15 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook indirect at 180°C for 30–35 minutes, skin side up, until the thickest thigh reads 75°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMove them over direct heat skin side down for 2–3 minutes to crisp the skin, then rest 5 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e The paprika in Red builds a deep rust colour while the indirect heat renders the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Hardcore Carnivore Red best for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a true all-purpose rub — brilliant on pork and chicken, and equally at home on beef, burgers, wings and roast veg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it spicy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly just — a Hub Heat 2\/11 hint of warmth from chilli powder. It's about savoury, balanced flavour rather than heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Red gluten free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it's made with no gluten-containing ingredients, no MSG and no artificial colours. Always check the physical label for allergens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the red colour artificial?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — the vivid colour comes naturally from paprika and chilli, with no artificial colours added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Hardcore Carnivore Red best for?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It's a true all-purpose rub — brilliant on pork and chicken, and equally at home on beef, burgers, wings and roast veg.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is it spicy?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Only just — a Hub Heat 2\/11 hint of warmth from chilli powder. It's about savoury, balanced flavour rather than heat.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Red gluten free?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — it's made with no gluten-containing ingredients, no MSG and no artificial colours. Always check the physical label for allergens.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the red colour artificial?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No — the vivid colour comes naturally from paprika and chilli, with no artificial colours added.\"}}]}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"HARDCORE CARNIVORE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40522730995754,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/hardcore-carnivore-red-all-purpose-rub-311g-front.png?v=1783782508","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/hardcore-carnivore-red","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}