HARDCORE CARNIVORE: Sweet BBQ Rub – 347g

Classic pit-master sweetness for pork and ribs

Hardcore Carnivore Sweet BBQ is made for the cuts that love a sweet, glossy bark — pork butts, smoked ribs and chicken. It's a classic American barbecue rub, blended from quality ingredients to lift your low-and-slow cook to pit-master level. If you're chasing that sticky, caramelised, competition-style finish, start here.

The flavour

Sweet brown-sugar and paprika up front, a savoury garlic-onion middle, and a subtle mustard tang on the finish. Rich, rounded and built to caramelise into a deep, glossy crust.

How to cook with it

• Coat pork butts or ribs generously and smoke low and slow for a sticky, sweet, caramelised bark.
• Rub chicken pieces before the grill for golden, lacquered skin.
• Use it as the sweet base layer under a glaze on ribs, chops or wings.
• Keep the heat moderate near the end of the cook so the sugars caramelise rather than scorch.
• Rogue move: stir a spoonful into baked beans or a batch of homemade BBQ sauce.

In the shaker

A sweet, warm-toned BBQ rub that melts into a sticky, caramelised crust on the cook. Little to no heat — this one is all about sweet, savoury barbecue depth.

Ingredients & Dietary

Ingredients: White Sugar, Salt, Brown Sugar, Paprika, Fructose, Spices, Dehydrated Garlic and Onion, Mustard, Silicon Dioxide (less than 2%, anti-caking), Natural Flavours.

Dietary: Gluten free, no MSG, no artificial colours. Contains mustard. Always check the physical label for allergens and the most accurate ingredient information.

The Rub Smuggler's Verdict

Sticky, sweet and made for ribs — I dust this on pork butts and the bark comes out like lacquer. Go easy on the heat near the end of the cook; all that sugar will catch if the pit runs too hot. Build it with a mop of Uncle Mungos Chipotle BBQ, then cut the sweetness with a sharp swipe of Drunken Sailor Raspberry & Wasabi Mustard.

FAQ

What is Sweet BBQ best on?
Classic barbecue cuts — pork butts and pulled pork, smoked ribs and chicken — anywhere you want a sweet, glossy, caramelised bark.

Is it spicy?
No — it's a sweet rub with little to no heat, so it's a real crowd-pleaser for the whole family.

Does it contain allergens?
It contains mustard. It's gluten free with no MSG and no artificial colours. Always check the physical label for the most accurate allergen information.

How do I stop the sugar burning?
Keep your cooking temperature moderate, especially towards the end, so the sugars caramelise into a bark instead of scorching.