{"product_id":"rum-and-que-the-porter-beer-rub","title":"RUM AND QUE: The Porter Beer Rub","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 — rich and savoury, a whisper of warmth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e To be confirmed from the physical label\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 and allergens to be confirmed from the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beef, lamb, venison \u0026amp; game\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDark beer, dark meat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Porter is Rum and Que's richest beer-inspired rub — built around the deep, roasty character of a porter, with a touch of chocolate folded in. It's made for the big flavours: beef, lamb and game that can carry a darker, more decadent crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep and savoury with a roasted, malty edge and a hit of cocoa richness. The chocolate reads as depth rather than sweetness, rounding out red meat and game the way a stout gravy would. Full-bodied and moreish, with only a whisper of warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub thick steaks and sear hard for a dark, cocoa-rich crust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat a beef short rib or brisket for a deep, roasty bark over a long cook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason venison or lamb backstrap where the richness can stand up to the meat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork it into a beef cheek or shin before a red-wine braise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust over a portobello mushroom for a meaty, malty vego option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dark, rich-toned rub with a roasty, malty aroma. It coats red meat evenly and builds a deep, near-black crust under a hard sear or a long cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains added chocolate. Full ingredient statement to be confirmed from the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dietary claims and allergens to be confirmed from the physical label — always check the 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\/810_cheers-porter-beefrib.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;\"\u003eChocolate on a steak sounds like madness until you taste it — then you're a believer. Sear beef in this, sauce it with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/bbq-mafia-the-fix-bourbon-cola-bbq-sauce-500ml\"\u003eBBQ Mafia The Fix Bourbon \u0026amp; Cola\u003c\/a\u003e, and serve a spoon of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/drunken-sailor-smokey-tomato-relish\"\u003eDrunken Sailor Smokey Tomato Relish\u003c\/a\u003e on the side. Let a thick steak come to room temp before searing for an even crust.\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: Porter-Crusted Braised Beef Cheeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDark, rich and falling apart on purpose.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 beef cheeks (about 1.2kg); 3 tbsp The Porter Beer Rub; 1 tbsp oil; 1 brown onion, sliced; 2 cups beef stock.\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\u003eCoat the cheeks in the rub and sear in oil in a heavy pot for 3 minutes a side until deeply crusted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the onion and stock, cover and braise in a 150°C oven for 3–3.5 hours until fork-tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift out the cheeks and simmer the liquid for 10 minutes until it thickens into a sauce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cocoa and malt in the rub melt into the braise and give you a stout-style gravy for free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RUM AND QUE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44529639227434,"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-the-porter-beer-rub-front-v2.png?v=1788042280","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/rum-and-que-the-porter-beer-rub","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}