{"product_id":"rum-and-que-ram-rod","title":"RUM AND QUE: Ram Rod Game Rub – 200g","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 200g 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, thyme — always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamb, venison \u0026amp; game\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:0;color:#fde68a;font-style:italic;\"\u003eOffered at a heavy discount as it's past its best-before (BB) date. Every unit is quality-checked before it ships. 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\u003eMade for the wild stuff\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRam Rod is Rum and Que's game rub — a savoury, herb-driven blend built to stand up to the stronger flavours of lamb, venison and wild meat. Where a sweet rub would clash, this one leans into the gaminess and rounds it out. Serious gear for the hunter's kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarlic and thyme lead over a savoury, lightly salted base, with warm spice to carry the richer proteins. Herbaceous and grounded rather than sweet — it complements game instead of masking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub a lamb shoulder all over and slow-roast until it pulls apart, herby and savoury.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason venison backstrap and sear hard and fast, then rest — it loves the thyme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat lamb chops or cutlets before a quick, hot grill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork it into a butterflied leg of lamb for the barbecue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it on a beef-and-lamb koftas mix for the skewers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA savoury, herb-flecked rub with visible thyme and garlic through a warm-toned base. It coats evenly and holds on the surface of leaner game cuts, building a herby crust as it cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spices, sugar, salt, dehydrated garlic, thyme.\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\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;color:#fde68a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOffered at a heavy discount as it's past its best-before (BB) date. Every unit is quality-checked before it ships. 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\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\/smuggler-hat-tip.png?v=1782795129\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;\"\u003eGame meat scares off the timid — good, more for us. Rub a lamb shoulder, take it low and slow, then glaze with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/heavenly-hell-lamb-almighty-bbq-glaze-250ml\"\u003eHeavenly Hell Lamb Almighty\u003c\/a\u003e and serve a spoon of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/drunken-sailor-onion-cranberry-bourbon-relish\"\u003eDrunken Sailor Onion, Cranberry \u0026amp; Bourbon Relish\u003c\/a\u003e alongside. Rest game meat longer than you think — it pays you back.\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: Thyme-Basted Venison Backstrap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWild meat, tamed in ten minutes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600g venison backstrap; 2 tbsp Ram Rod; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp butter; 2 sprigs fresh thyme.\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 backstrap, season all over with Ram Rod and leave at room temp for 20 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSear in a smoking-hot pan or grill for 2–3 minutes a side until it reads 55°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the last minute add the butter and thyme and spoon it over the meat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest 8 minutes, then slice thin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lean game dries out fast, so a hard sear and a long rest keep it juicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RUM AND QUE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40542017781802,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/rum-and-que-ram-rod-game-rub-200g-front-v2.png?v=1788042280","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/rum-and-que-ram-rod","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}