{"product_id":"mcadventures-the-adventurer-bbq-rub-200g","title":"MCADVENTURES: The Adventurer BBQ Rub – 200g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild — a gentle background warmth from real chilli, no black pepper (label marked \"Pepper Free\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200g shaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-blended in Australia for McAdventures by Black Market Spice Merchants, Ripponlea, VIC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e May contain traces of gluten and other allergens from shared processing equipment — always check the physical label\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beef, chicken, vegetables, seafood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe All-Rounder Built for Every Cook-Up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Adventurer is McAdventures' one-shaker answer to \"what do I put on this?\" It's an all-purpose rub built for the cook who doesn't want a cupboard full of single-use blends — one jar covers steak night, a beer-can chicken, a tray of veg, or whatever's fresh off the boat. No black pepper means it plays nice with people who find pepper-forward rubs harsh, without going soft on flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront is citrus — real orange and lemon lift the first hit. Middle settles into garlic, onion and smoked paprika for savoury depth. Finish brings a ginger kick and a gentle chilli warmth, rounded out by dill and coriander rather than left raw and one-note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat beef, chicken or firm white fish generously before grilling over charcoal or gas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss through corn, pumpkin or potatoes before roasting for a citrus-forward veg side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason prawns or seafood skewers just before they hit the grill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish popcorn or hot chips with a light dusting for a genuinely different snack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine, orange-flecked blend with visible herb and citrus zest through it. Pours freely from the shaker top without clumping — built for a generous, even coat rather than a light dusting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalt, raw sugar, garlic, onion, smoked paprika, ginger, orange, lemon, chilli, dill, coriander and citric acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo declared nut, dairy or egg ingredients, but this is blended on shared equipment — always check the physical label for the current allergen statement before serving anyone with a food allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/034_secret-rub-mix.png?v=1783006083\u0026amp;width=440\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" style=\"float:right;margin:0 0 12px 16px;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003eDarryl rates a rub that works this hard without shouting pepper at you. Citrus up front, chilli held on a short leash — it's the shaker he'd smuggle out first. Oil the meat before you shake it on, two coats if the cut's a big one, and let the crust actually form before you flip. Finish the plate with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/rum-and-que-meat-juice\"\u003eRum and Que's Meat Juice Glaze\u003c\/a\u003e for shine, or \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/uncle-mungos-chipotle-bbq\"\u003eUncle Mungos' Chipotle BBQ\u003c\/a\u003e if you want a little more smoke behind it.\u003c\/p\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: Adventurer Beer Can Chook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCitrus up front, a cold one underneath.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 whole chicken (about 1.6kg); 2 tbsp oil; 3 tbsp The Adventurer BBQ Rub; 1 can of beer, half full.\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\u003eOil the chicken and season it inside and out with the rub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSit it upright on the half-full can and cook indirect at 180°C for about 1 hour 15 minutes, until the thigh reads 75°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift it off the can carefully with tongs and a tray, and rest 10 minutes before carving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sitting the bird upright lets the fat render and the skin colour evenly all round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs The Adventurer actually spicy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it's mild. There's real chilli in the blend for warmth, but it's built to sit in the background, not take over. The \"Pepper Free\" on the label refers to black pepper, not capsicum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can I use it on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeef, chicken, vegetables and seafood — it's genuinely all-purpose rather than protein-specific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gluten free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ingredient list doesn't include gluten-containing items, but it's blended on shared equipment, so always check the physical label for the current allergen statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from a normal steak rub?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost steak rubs lean hard on black pepper. The Adventurer swaps that out for citrus, ginger and a gentle chilli warmth, so it works just as well on chicken and veg as it does on beef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[\n{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is The Adventurer actually spicy?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No — it's mild. There's real chilli in the blend for warmth, but it's built to sit in the background, not take over. 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