{"product_id":"kansas-city-bbq-dry-rub-340g","title":"CROIX VALLEY: Kansas City BBQ Dry Rub | Kansas City-Style BBQ Rub | 340g (12oz) Shaker","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 stated — sweet and bold, not built for heat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340g (12oz) shaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hudson, Wisconsin, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan and gluten free (brand claim); always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e pork ribs, burnt ends, pulled pork, chicken\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSweet, bold, and built for the glaze\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKansas City barbecue built its reputation on rubs that balance sweetness against savoury depth, and this one follows that playbook closely. It suits the cook chasing pork ribs and burnt ends with a proper sticky, caramelised bark, and it nails the sweet-savoury balance the style is known for without tipping into cloying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront palate is brown sugar sweetness, middle brings paprika and a savoury garlic-pepper base, finish settles into a warm, lingering spice that pairs naturally with a glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat pork ribs generously and let the rub sit for at least an hour before they go on, giving the sugars time to start drawing moisture for a tacky bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke low and slow, then brush with a light glaze in the last 20 minutes so the rub's sugar content caramelises rather than burns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCube leftover brisket point and toss it back through the rub before a second short smoke for proper burnt ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-field use: shake it over popcorn fresh off the stove for a sweet-savoury snack with real backyard character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shaker of golden-brown rub flecked with visible paprika and coarse pepper; a medium grind that browns and tackies up nicely under heat rather than staying dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients (from the brand's label):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar, Salt, Granulated Garlic, Spices, Ground Mustard, Herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e mustard (as declared on the brand's label).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan and gluten free (brand claim); always check 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\/877_licking-burnt-ends.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;\"\u003eKansas City rubs live or die on the glaze, and this one's built to take one without buckling under the sugar. Brush it on in the last twenty minutes so the crust caramelises instead of scorching. Pair the ribs with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/blues-hog-original-bbq-sauce\"\u003eBlues Hog's classic pork and beef BBQ sauce\u003c\/a\u003e for the full sticky finish. Turn any leftovers into burnt ends with a splash of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/three-little-pigs-bbq-competition-bbq-sauce-championship-kc-style-bbq-sauce-575g\"\u003eThree Little Pigs Competition BBQ Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e for round two.\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: Smoked KC Meatballs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eParty food with a sweet bark.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500g pork mince; 2 tsp Kansas City BBQ Dry Rub; ½ cup BBQ sauce; 1 egg.\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\u003eMix the mince, rub and egg and roll into 20 balls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke or bake at 160°C for 25 minutes until they reach 71°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss in the sauce and give them 10 more minutes to go sticky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this rub sweet or savoury?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eBoth — it's built in the Kansas City style, balancing brown sugar sweetness against a savoury spice base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's it best used on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003ePork ribs and burnt ends are the classic pairing, though it suits most low-and-slow cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain any heat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eNo heat is stated — it's a bold, balanced sweet-savoury profile rather than a spicy one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CROIX VALLEY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44768324911146,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/croix-valley-kansas-city-bbq-dry-rub-340g-front.png?v=1788141290","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/kansas-city-bbq-dry-rub-340g","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}