{"product_id":"hardcore-carnivore-tex-mex","title":"HARDCORE CARNIVORE: Tex Mex Rub – 305g","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-to-medium Tex-Mex warmth (Hub Heat 3\/11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 305g 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; contains soy — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fajitas, tacos, nachos, beef mince, beans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstant Texas on anything\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardcore Carnivore Tex Mex is the ultimate Texican seasoning — built for fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, nachos, picadillo and even refried beans. It's packed with dark chillies, cumin and garlic at a friendly mild-to-medium heat, so you get big, bold Tex-Mex flavour without blowing anyone's head off. Add it to just about anything for an instant south-of-the-border boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarthy dark chillies and warm cumin lead, backed by savoury garlic, onion and paprika. There's a gentle building warmth rather than a fierce burn, and a rounded, moreish depth that makes everything taste like it came off a Texan flat-top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss it through beef or chicken strips for fajitas, then sear hard and pile into warm tortillas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason taco mince or picadillo as it browns for an instant taco-night flavour base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust it over loaded nachos, quesadillas or a tray of potato wedges before they hit the oven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir a big spoonful through refried beans, rice or a pot of chilli con carne.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRogue move: shake it over hot buttered corn on the cob with a squeeze of lime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm, rusty-brown seasoning flecked with chilli and cumin. Free-running and easy to layer, with a mild-to-medium heat that builds gently rather than bites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sea Salt, Spices, Dehydrated Garlic and Onion, Hydrolysed Corn Protein (Hydrolysed Corn Gluten, Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed and Soy Oil), Paprika, Disodium Inosinate and Disodium Guanylate, Black Pepper, Silicon Dioxide (less than 2%, anti-caking).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten free; contains soy. 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\/519_wink-beef-fajita-skillet.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;\"\u003eStraight up, this is instant Texas on anything — fajita beef, taco mince, a pot of refried beans. Bloom it in a little hot oil first to wake the cumin and dark chillies up. Build the plate with a mop of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/uncle-mungos-chipotle-bbq\"\u003eUncle Mungos Chipotle BBQ\u003c\/a\u003e, then zig-zag \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/blend-blazed-smoked-chilli-honey\"\u003eBlend BLAZED Smoked Chilli Honey\u003c\/a\u003e over the top for a sweet-hot finish.\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: Flat-Top Steak Fajitas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSizzle loud enough to bring the neighbours over.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800g skirt or rump steak; 2 tbsp Hardcore Carnivore Tex Mex Rub; 2 capsicums and 1 onion, sliced; 8 flour tortillas.\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\u003eCoat the steak with the rub and rest 20 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSear over the hottest part of the grill for 3–4 minutes a side for medium-rare, then rest 5 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeanwhile toss the capsicum and onion in oil with 1 tsp of rub and char on the flat-top for 6–8 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlice the steak thinly across the grain and pile into warm tortillas with the veg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slicing across the grain keeps skirt steak tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do I use Tex Mex on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFajitas, tacos, enchiladas, nachos and taco mince, plus refried beans, rice and chilli con carne — anywhere you want instant Tex-Mex flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMild-to-medium — Hub Heat 3\/11. It's a warm, building spice rather than a fiery burn, so the whole table can enjoy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Tex Mex gluten free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's made with no gluten-containing grains, but it does contain soy. Always check the physical label for allergens and the most accurate information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it just for meat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot at all — it's brilliant on beans, rice, corn, potatoes and roast veg too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What do I use Tex Mex on?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, nachos and taco mince, plus refried beans, rice and chilli con carne — anywhere you want instant Tex-Mex flavour.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How hot is it?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Mild-to-medium — Hub Heat 3\/11. 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