{"product_id":"hardcore-carnivore-sweet-bbq","title":"HARDCORE CARNIVORE: Sweet BBQ Rub – 347g","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 Sweet, not spicy (Hub Heat 1\/11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 347g 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; contains mustard — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pork butts, smoked ribs, chicken\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClassic pit-master sweetness for pork and ribs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardcore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat pork butts or ribs generously and smoke low and slow for a sticky, sweet, caramelised bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub chicken pieces before the grill for golden, lacquered skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it as the sweet base layer under a glaze on ribs, chops or wings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the heat moderate near the end of the cook so the sugars caramelise rather than scorch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRogue move: stir a spoonful into baked beans or a batch of homemade BBQ sauce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Sugar, Salt, Brown Sugar, Paprika, Fructose, Spices, Dehydrated Garlic and Onion, Mustard, Silicon Dioxide (less than 2%, anti-caking), Natural Flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten free, no MSG, no artificial colours. Contains mustard. 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\/726_drool-glazed-chicken-thighs.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;\"\u003eSticky, 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/uncle-mungos-chipotle-bbq\"\u003eUncle Mungos Chipotle BBQ\u003c\/a\u003e, then cut the sweetness with a sharp swipe of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/drunken-sailor-raspberry-wasabi-mustard\"\u003eDrunken Sailor Raspberry \u0026amp; Wasabi Mustard\u003c\/a\u003e.\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: Sweet Bark Pork Sliders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwelve sliders, zero leftovers, no questions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3kg pork shoulder (butt); 5 tbsp Hardcore Carnivore Sweet BBQ Rub; 2 tbsp yellow mustard; 12 slider buns and a bowl of coleslaw.\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\u003eSmear the pork with mustard and coat it generously with the rub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke at 120°C until the bark is set and deep mahogany, around 70°C internal, then wrap in butcher paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep cooking to 93–95°C, usually 8–10 hours all up, then rest wrapped for an hour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShred and pile onto buns with coleslaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeping the pit moderate lets the sugars caramelise rather than scorch.\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 Sweet BBQ best on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClassic barbecue cuts — pork butts and pulled pork, smoked ribs and chicken — anywhere you want a sweet, glossy, caramelised bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it spicy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it's a sweet rub with little to no heat, so it's a real crowd-pleaser for the whole family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain allergens?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt contains mustard. It's gluten free with no MSG and no artificial colours. Always check the physical label for the most accurate allergen information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I stop the sugar burning?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep your cooking temperature moderate, especially towards the end, so the sugars caramelise into a bark instead of scorching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Sweet BBQ best on?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Classic barbecue cuts — pork butts and pulled pork, smoked ribs and chicken — anywhere you want a sweet, glossy, caramelised bark.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is it spicy?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No — it's a sweet rub with little to no heat, so it's a real crowd-pleaser for the whole family.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does it contain allergens?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It contains mustard. 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