{"product_id":"meat-church-honey-hog-bbq-rub","title":"MEAT CHURCH: Honey Hog – Sweet Pork \u0026 Poultry BBQ Rub (354g)","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 Sweet, gentle (Hub Heat 2\/11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 354g shaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA (Waxahachie, Texas)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten Free. No MSG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pork ribs, pulled pork, poultry, vegetables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Honey Hog rub that built Meat Church's rib reputation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeat Church Honey Hog is a sweet, honey-based BBQ rub from Matt Pittman's Meat Church in Waxahachie, Texas, made for pork ribs, pulled pork and poultry. It's the original sweet Meat Church rub — real honey powder and sugar lead the way, with paprika and garlic underneath, built to caramelise into a honeyed, rust-coloured bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront is honeyed sweetness from real honey powder. The middle brings warm paprika colour and dextrose depth. It finishes with a savoury garlic-celery note that keeps the sweetness in check and leaves it tasting like barbecue, not candy floss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat pork ribs heavy the night before or at least an hour out, then run them low and slow — the honey powder caramelises into a sticky, rust-red bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason a pork shoulder before it goes on for pulled pork with sweetness through every strand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust a whole chicken or thighs before roasting for glossy, caramelised skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss roasted vegetables — pumpkin, carrots, sweet potato — in Honey Hog before they hit the oven for a genuinely different side dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRogue move: sprinkle it over popcorn or roasted nuts for a sweet-savoury snack that disappears fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sweet, rust-toned rub with a fine, honey-heavy texture. Builds a sticky, caramelised crust rather than a dry seasoning film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar, salt, honey powder (refined syrup, honey), spices including paprika, dextrose, dehydrated garlic, celery, spice extractives, no greater than 2% silicon dioxide (anti-caking agent).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten free. No MSG. Always check the physical label for the most accurate ingredient, allergen and nutritional 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\/026_pulled-pork-tiptoe.png?v=1783006083\u0026amp;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;\"\u003eThe rib rub that made Meat Church's name, and it still earns the reputation every time it hits the smoker. Brush \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/four-monkeys-bbq-cherry-apple-rib-glaze\"\u003eFour Monkeys Jungle Juice Cherry Apple Jalapeño Glaze\u003c\/a\u003e on late for shine and a gentle kick, then finish with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/smokes-seasoning-chipotle-salt-195g\"\u003eSmokes Seasoning Chipotle Salt\u003c\/a\u003e for a smoky lift that cuts the sweetness. Sneak a rib before they're even rested.\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: Honey Hog Roast Veg Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProof the veg can steal the show too.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1kg pumpkin, carrot and sweet potato, cut into chunks; 2 tbsp oil; 1½ tbsp Honey Hog.\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\u003eToss the veg in the oil, then the Honey Hog, and spread on a lined tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast at 200°C for 35–40 minutes, turning halfway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep an eye on it in the last 10 minutes — pull it when the edges are caramelised, not black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e The honey powder caramelises on the cut sides of the veg just like it does on a rib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Honey Hog sweet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal honey powder and sugar, backed by paprika and dextrose for colour and caramelisation. It's a genuine honey-forward rub, not just a \"sweet\" label — heat sits gentle at Hub Heat 2\/11.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Honey Hog gluten free?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — gluten free and no MSG. Always check the physical label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's it best on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePork ribs and pulled pork are the classic use, but it works just as well on poultry and roasted vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is the shaker?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e354g (12.5oz), made in Waxahachie, Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Meat Church Honey Hog spicy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Honey Hog sits at a gentle Hub Heat 2\/11 — sweet and warm, with no chilli on the ingredients list. If you want a kick, Honey Hog Hot is the same honeyed base with dehydrated jalapeño, at Hub Heat 5\/11.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between Honey Hog and Honey Hog Hot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth share the honey powder, sugar, paprika and garlic base. Honey Hog Hot adds dehydrated jalapeño, taking it from Hub Heat 2\/11 to 5\/11. Honey Hog comes in a 354g shaker and Honey Hog Hot in a 340g shaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I buy Meat Church Honey Hog in Australia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Rub Hub stocks Meat Church Honey Hog in the 354g shaker and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10 per order. 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