{"product_id":"rum-and-que-rib-rocker","title":"RUM AND QUE: Rib Rocker Pork 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 — sweet and 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 Contains milk (onion flavours). Ingredients: sugar, spices, salt, garlic, onion flavours (milk), molasses powder — always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pork ribs, pork shoulder, pulled pork \u0026amp; chops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for the rib rack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRib Rocker is Rum and Que's pork specialist — a sweet, molasses-backed rub that lacquers up into a sticky, mahogany bark on low-and-slow pork. It's the one the competition crew reach for when ribs are on the line, and it earns its name every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown-sugar sweetness and molasses lead, with savoury garlic and warm spice underneath. As it cooks it caramelises into that deep, sticky pork-rib flavour — sweet, rounded and moreish, with no chilli heat to speak of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat a rack of pork ribs generously, wrap and smoke low and slow, then unwrap to set a sticky, sweet bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub it hard into a pork shoulder the night before for pulled pork with a molasses-dark crust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust pork chops or belly before grilling so the sugars caramelise on the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it on chicken thighs when you want a sweeter, stickier finish than a savoury rub gives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprinkle over roast pumpkin wedges for a sweet-savoury side. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slightly coarse, red-brown rub you can smell the molasses in. The sugar content means it caramelises fast — keep the heat gentle and let it build colour rather than scorch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar, spices, salt, garlic, onion flavours (milk), molasses powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains milk (via the onion flavours). May contain further 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\/710_holding-high-pork-ribs.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;\"\u003eThis is the rub I'd trade my last coin for come rib day. Rub the rack, smoke it slow, then mop on \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/four-saucemen-manuka-hot-honey-rib-glaze-500ml\"\u003eFour Saucemen Manuka Hot Honey Glaze\u003c\/a\u003e in the last stretch and finish with a lick of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/fancy-hanks-jalapeno-peach-hot-sauce\"\u003eFancy Hanks Jalapeno \u0026amp; Peach\u003c\/a\u003e to cut the sweetness. Don't wrap too early — let the bark set first.\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: Molasses Mahogany Pork Ribs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSticky enough to need a getaway driver.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 rack pork spare ribs; 3 tbsp Rib Rocker; 2 tbsp yellow mustard; ½ cup apple juice; 2 tbsp butter.\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\u003ePull the membrane off the back, smear on the mustard and coat with Rib Rocker. Rest 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke at 120°C for 3 hours until the colour is deep red-brown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap in foil with the apple juice and butter and cook 2 more hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnwrap and give it 30–45 minutes to set a sticky bark, until the rack bends and cracks when lifted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeping the heat gentle lets the molasses sugars caramelise rather than scorch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RUM AND QUE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40542017617962,"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-rib-rocker-pork-rub-200g-front-v2.png?v=1788042281","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/rum-and-que-rib-rocker","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}