{"product_id":"kosmos-q-hot-dirty-bird-rub-312g","title":"KOSMOS Q: Hot Dirty Bird Rub – 312g","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 Chilli-forward over a sweet BBQ base (Hub Heat 5\/11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 312g (11 oz shaker); confirm on the label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA (Oklahoma City)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maker states no added MSG and gluten free — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicken wings, thighs, turkey, pork ribs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #f59e0b;background:#3a1d0b;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClearance — past best-before\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;color:#fde68a;font-style:italic;\"\u003eOffered at a heavy discount as it's past its best-before (BB) date. All products are quality-checked before shipping as well. A BB date is a guide to peak quality, not a safety cut-off, so it's a great chance to save big and try something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe spicy one\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirty Bird is the rub that put Kosmos Q on the map. Hot Dirty Bird is that same sweet-heat chicken rub with the chilli pepper cranked right up — all the brown-sugar bark and rich colour you know, now with a proper pepper-forward kick. It's Kosmos' fieriest Dirty Bird.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrown-sugar sweetness and savoury paprika-and-garlic depth up front, then the chilli pepper climbs into a lingering warmth on the finish. Balanced heat that builds without burying the bird.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePat the poultry dry, coat generously and rest 20–30 minutes before cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke, grill, roast or fry — brilliant on wings, thighs and whole birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with a sweeter finishing sauce or glaze to balance the added heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot just chicken: try it on pork ribs, pork shoulder and turkey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep red-brown rub with a medium grind that sets a rich, dark bark. Heat sits at Hub Heat 5\/11 — hot, but sweet enough to stay moreish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt, Sugar, Chilli Pepper \u0026amp; Other Spices, Brown Sugar, Paprika, Garlic Powder, Dehydrated Onion, Disodium Inosinate \u0026amp; Disodium Guanylate, and not more than 2% Tricalcium Phosphate (added to prevent caking).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e The maker states no added MSG and gluten free. Always check the physical label for the current allergen and dietary information.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it so cheap?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's on runout because it's reached or passed its best-before date, so it's heavily discounted. Best-before is a guide to peak quality, not a safety cut-off — every product is quality-checked before it ships and is still perfectly good to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot — noticeably spicier than the original Dirty Bird, but balanced by brown-sugar sweetness so the flavour still leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's it best on?\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicken wings, thighs and whole birds; also excellent on turkey, pork ribs and pork shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need sauce?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it builds colour and flavour on its own. A sweet finishing sauce is a great foil for the heat if you want one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA, in Oklahoma City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler’s Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/514_hungry-red-smoked-chicken.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\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eDarryl’s tip: dust it on heavy, rest the wings, then cook hot so the sugar sets a dark, sticky bark. Glaze the last few minutes with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/taipan-bbq-competition-glaze-mild-sweet-sticky-bbq-glaze-250ml\"\u003eTaipan BBQ Competition Glaze\u003c\/a\u003e to round off the heat, then splash the served wings with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/atomic-chicken-buffalo-hot-sauce\"\u003eAtomic Chicken Buffalo Hot Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e. The rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/kosmos-q\"\u003eKosmos Q stash\u003c\/a\u003e is yours for the raiding.\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: Dirty Bird Turkey Drumsticks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFair-ground legs, backyard rules.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 turkey drumsticks (about 2kg); 2 tbsp oil; 3 tbsp Hot Dirty Bird Rub.\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\u003ePat the drumsticks dry, oil them and coat with the rub. Rest 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke at 135°C for 3–3½ hours until they reach at least 75°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrank the heat to 200°C for the last 10 minutes to crisp the skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Why is it so cheap?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It's on runout because it's reached or passed its best-before date, so it's heavily discounted. 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