{"product_id":"heavenly-hell-big-gcs-sweet-savoury-rub-150g","title":"HEAVENLY HELL: Big GCs Sweet \u0026 Savoury Rub – 150g","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 None — a balanced sweet-savoury rub, no chilli\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150g shaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Big GC's Everyday Perfect BBQ — an all-purpose blend\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full dietary and allergen details to be confirmed from the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e beef, pork, chicken\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe perfect all-rounder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet \u0026amp; Savoury is Big GC's \"Everyday Perfect BBQ\" all-purpose rub — the sweet-meets-savoury balance that works for low-and-slow or hot-and-fast. It's the versatile shaker that suits a lazy Sunday brisket just as well as a midweek tray of chops, and it always lands right in the middle: not too sweet, not too sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gentle sweetness up front — think brown sugar and paprika — balanced by a savoury, garlicky base and a touch of pepper. It caramelises beautifully on the heat and finishes rounded and moreish, flattering pretty much anything you put it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub pork ribs or a shoulder and cook low and slow for a sweet, savoury bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason chicken pieces before the grill for a caramelised, well-browned skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHit a steak or chops hot and fast for a quick sweet-savoury crust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it as your everyday all-purpose shaker on burgers, snags and veg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRogue move: dust it over roast pumpkin or sweet potato for a caramelised edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA savoury-sweet, medium-grind blend with a warm, reddish colour. It clings well, caramelises on the heat and builds an appetising, balanced crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full ingredient statement to be confirmed from the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dietary and allergen details to be confirmed from 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\/724_point-pulled-pork-bun.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;\"\u003eSweet rub, sticky mate, sharp finish — that's the plate. Lacquer ribs or chicken late with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/taipan-bbq-competition-glaze-mild-sweet-sticky-bbq-glaze-250ml\"\u003eTaipan BBQ Competition Glaze\u003c\/a\u003e, then serve a spoon of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/drunken-sailor-beetroot-gin-relish\"\u003eDrunken Sailor Beetroot \u0026amp; Gin Relish\u003c\/a\u003e alongside to cut all that sweetness. Go easy over direct heat — sweet rubs love to catch.\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 and Savoury Pork Ribs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot too sweet, not too sharp — just gone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 racks pork spare ribs; 4 tbsp Sweet \u0026amp; Savoury rub; ½ cup apple juice in a spray bottle; ½ cup your favourite BBQ sauce.\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\u003ePeel the membrane off the back of the ribs and season both sides with the rub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke at 120°C for 3 hours, spritzing with apple juice every 45 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap in foil with a splash of juice and cook 1.5 hours more until a toothpick slides in easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnwrap, brush with sauce and cook 30 minutes to set the glaze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sugar in the rub caramelises into bark during the open smoke, then the wrap does the tenderising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet or savoury?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both, by design — a balanced blend that leans neither too sweet nor too sharp, which is what makes it such a handy all-rounder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hot?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it's a balanced sweet-savoury all-purpose rub with no chilli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the ingredients?\u003c\/strong\u003e The full ingredient and allergen statement should be confirmed from the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Sweet or savoury?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Both, by design — a balanced blend that leans neither too sweet nor too sharp, which is what makes it such a handy all-rounder.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is it hot?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No — it is a balanced sweet-savoury all-purpose rub with no chilli.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the ingredients?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The full ingredient and allergen statement should be confirmed from the physical label.\"}}]}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"HEAVENLY HELL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44461921337386,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/SufDQoZT.png?v=1784648923","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/heavenly-hell-big-gcs-sweet-savoury-rub-150g","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}