{"product_id":"rum-and-que-umami-garlic","title":"RUM AND QUE: Umami Port \u0026 Black Garlic Sauce – 150ml","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 — rich and savoury, no heat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150ml bottle\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 Gluten free and vegan-friendly (as stated by the brand) — always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steak, roast beef, mushrooms \u0026amp; cheese\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:#fbbf24;\"\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\u003eA few drops changes everything\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUmami Port \u0026amp; Black Garlic is Rum and Que's luxe finishing sauce — a dark, glossy hit of savoury depth built to go on at the very end. Port and mellow, molasses-sweet black garlic give it a richness that flatters a steak or a mushroom without a scrap of chilli. Gluten free and vegan-friendly, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep, brooding umami — fruity port sweetness folded into the treacle-dark, almost-balsamic funk of black garlic. It's rich and rounded, savoury to the core, and adds instant restaurant polish to whatever it touches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon a little over a rested steak just before serving for a glossy, savoury finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrizzle across grilled or roasted mushrooms to double down on the umami.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwirl through pan juices or a jus to deepen a roast-beef gravy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish roast vegetables or a cauliflower steak for a vegan flavour bomb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a few drops to a cheese board alongside a hard, aged cheddar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dark, glossy, pourable finishing sauce — thinner than a BBQ sauce, made for drizzling rather than glazing. Use it sparingly at the end of cooking; a little delivers a lot of savoury depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full ingredient statement to be confirmed from the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten free and vegan-friendly (as stated by the brand). 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-eyes-roll-savour.png?v=1782795870\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;\"\u003eThis is the little bottle I keep hidden from the crew — too good to share. Rub a steak with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/hardcore-carnivore-black\"\u003eHardcore Carnivore Black\u003c\/a\u003e, grill it hard, rest it, then drizzle this over and scatter \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/falksalt-sea-salt-flakes-wild-garlic\"\u003eFalksalt Wild Garlic\u003c\/a\u003e flakes on top. Add it after resting, never during — heat dulls the port.\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: Port and Black Garlic Field Mushrooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSteakhouse depth, no steak required.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 large field mushrooms; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper; 2 tbsp Umami Port \u0026amp; Black Garlic Sauce; Chopped parsley.\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\u003eBrush the mushrooms with oil and season with salt and pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrill or roast gill-side up at 200°C for 8–10 minutes until tender and juicy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon the sauce into the caps just before serving and scatter with parsley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adding it off the heat keeps the port fruity and the black garlic mellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it so cheap?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt's past its best-before (BB) date, so it's heavily discounted — but still perfectly safe and tasty. A best-before date is a guide to peak quality, not a safety cut-off, so it's a great chance to grab a top-shelf finishing sauce for a fraction of the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gluten free and vegan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRum and Que state it's gluten free and vegan-friendly. As always, check the physical label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it spicy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo heat at all — it's rich, savoury and rounded, built on port and mellow black garlic rather than chilli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt's a finishing sauce, not a cooking or glazing sauce. Add it at the very end: drizzle a little over a rested steak, grilled mushrooms, roast veg or a cheese board. A few drops go a long way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is it so cheap?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It's past its best-before (BB) date, so it's heavily discounted — but still perfectly safe and tasty. A best-before date is a guide to peak quality, not a safety cut-off, so it's a great chance to grab a top-shelf finishing sauce for a fraction of the price.\"}},\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is it gluten free and vegan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Rum and Que state it's gluten free and vegan-friendly. 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