{"product_id":"rum-and-que-blackout","title":"RUM AND QUE: Blackout Beef Rub – 220g","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 Low — savoury, gentle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220g shaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in New Zealand — forged in the competition BBQ scene\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ingredients: spices, sugar, salt, dehydrated garlic, colour — always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beef especially — brisket, beef ribs, steak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack bark, big beef\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackout is Rum and Que's beef rub for people who chase colour. It lays down a deep, dark, savoury bark that looks the business and tastes even better — the kind of crust that makes a brisket photo itself. Built on the competition circuit, aimed squarely at red meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSavoury and garlic-forward, with warm spice and a lightly sweet base that caramelises dark over a long cook. It's all depth and umami, no chilli burn — the flavour of a proper black bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat a whole brisket the night before and smoke low and slow for a black, savoury, garlicky bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork it into beef short ribs and let them render down until the crust is dark and glossy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason thick steaks generously and sear hard for a near-black, caramelised crust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub over beef cheeks before a long braise for extra colour and depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust it on portobello mushrooms for a meaty, savoury vego hit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dark, coarse-ground rub that reads almost black in the jar. It builds colour fast over a low cook — give it time and low heat and it sets into a genuine bark rather than a burnt edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spices, sugar, salt, dehydrated garlic, colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e No specific dietary claims are stated by the brand; may contain allergen traces — 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\/642_wink-black-bark-brisket.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;\"\u003eIf it's beef and it's not wearing Blackout, I'm suspicious. Take it dark on a brisket, rest it long, then serve with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/bbq-mafia-the-don-steak-sauce-375ml\"\u003eBBQ Mafia The Don Steak Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e and a pinch of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/falksalt-sea-salt-flakes-hickory-smoke\"\u003eFalksalt Hickory Smoke\u003c\/a\u003e flakes over the slices. Salt the meat a day ahead and the bark sets twice as well.\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: Blackout Reverse-Seared Tri-Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLights out on the crust, pink in the middle.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2kg tri-tip or rump cap; 2 tbsp Blackout; 1 tbsp olive oil.\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\u003eThe night before, oil and coat the beef all over with Blackout and refrigerate uncovered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke at 120°C until it reads 50°C internal, about 60–90 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSear over high heat for 1–2 minutes a side until it reaches 54°C for medium-rare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest 10 minutes and slice thinly against the grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow first, hot last gives you that near-black bark without a grey band underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RUM AND QUE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40542017683498,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/rum-and-que-blackout-beef-rub-220g-front-v3.png?v=1788042276","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/rum-and-que-blackout","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}