{"product_id":"middle-kingdom-ap-warlord-all-purpose-seasoning","title":"MIDDLE KINGDOM: AP Warlord – 180g","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 — a savoury all-rounder, not a heat-forward blend\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180g shaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended in Australia using 50% Australian ingredients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains milk and added flavour enhancers (621, 635); gluten friendly — always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e All-purpose — beef, chicken, pork, lamb and veg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe all-purpose warlord of the rack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAP Warlord is Middle Kingdom's do-anything seasoning from the award-winning Firehouse Barbecue competition team — savoury garlic up front, real butter richness underneath, and enough umami depth to make it worth reaching for on almost anything. One shaker, every protein, no excuses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSavoury garlic leads the charge, backed by a real butter richness and a layered, umami-forward finish. It's built to work at both ends of the cook — low and slow on the smoker, or straight onto a hot charcoal grill — without losing its balance either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprinkle a light, even layer for a subtle background seasoning, or go generous for a bold, punchy crust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason steaks, chops or chicken before they hit the grill or smoker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake over roast veg, wedges or corn for an easy garlic-butter lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRogue move: keep it by the stove and use it as your everyday stand-in for salt and pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA coarse, sandy-pale grind flecked with darker spice — it spreads into an even, clinging coat rather than caking on, so a light shake still covers the surface properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar, Salt, Spices, Butter Powder, Flavour Enhancer (621, 635), Anti-Caking Agent (551).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains milk (butter powder) and added flavour enhancers (621, 635). No gluten ingredient in the blend, but made on the same equipment as products containing soy, sesame, gluten, peanuts and tree nuts — 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\/616_shh-ribeye-steak.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;\"\u003eEvery galley needs a jar that does the lot without being asked twice — garlic and butter up front, savoury depth underneath. Build a plate around it with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/four-saucemen-the-bbq-sauce-500ml\"\u003eFour Saucemen The BBQ Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e, then sharpen things up with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/butchers-axe-bbq-mustard-sauce-500ml\"\u003eButchers Axe BBQ Mustard Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e on the side. Season early, let it work, and don't overthink it.\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: Garlic-Butter Roast Veg Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProof veg can steal the show.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1kg mixed veg (pumpkin, carrots, red onion), chopped; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp AP Warlord.\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 and AP Warlord until evenly coated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread in a single layer on a lined tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast at 200°C for 35–40 minutes, turning once, until caramelised at the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single layer lets the veg roast rather than steam, so the garlic-butter flavour toasts in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes AP Warlord contain MSG?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it contains added flavour enhancers 621 and 635, which lift the savoury, umami depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gluten free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere's no gluten ingredient in the blend, but it's made on shared equipment, so we list it as gluten friendly — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can I use it on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a genuine all-rounder — beef, chicken, pork, lamb and roast veg all work. Keep it by the stove as your everyday seasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it spicy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it's not marketed as a heat-forward rub. Expect savoury garlic and butter rather than chilli heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does AP Warlord contain MSG?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — it contains added flavour enhancers 621 and 635, which lift the savoury, umami depth.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is it gluten free?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"There is no gluten ingredient in the blend, but it is made on shared equipment, so we list it as gluten friendly. 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