Smokes Asian Spice BBQ rub 230g, front of shaker on transparent background

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Smokes Asian Spice BBQ rub — sliced char siu-style pork ribs with sesame and spring onion on a bamboo board

Smokes Asian Spice BBQ rub — caramelised char siu pork belly tossed in a hot wok

SMOKES SEASONING: Asian Spice BBQ Rub – 230g

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Char siu-style BBQ rub for pork ribs, wings, stir-fries and roast pork. Molasses and five-spice warmth, then a medium chilli kick. Chinatown, via your backyard.

Vendor: SMOKES SEASONING

SKU: SMOSAS

Availability: Many In Stock

Product type: Seasoning

$32.00; $32.00
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Subtotal: $32.00

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Description

At a glance

Heat: Sweet on the way in, a proper chilli kick on the way out (Hub Heat 5/11)

Size: 230g shaker

Origin: Crafted in Alberta, Canada; blended in Australia

Dietary: Contains soy; may contain traces of gluten (wheat) and peanut — always check the physical label

Best on: Pork ribs, char siu, wings, stir-fries, roast pork

Char siu swagger in a shaker

This is the one that turns a backyard cook into a Chinatown detour. Sweet, savoury and deeply complex, Asian Spice is Smokes' fusion showstopper — think char siu shaking hands with Chinese five-spice, then going back for a second round. Bold, a little cheeky, and unlike anything else on your rub shelf.

The flavour

Up front it's sweet and glossy, all molasses and toasted spice. The middle builds five-spice warmth — anise, clove, that unmistakable char siu hum — before a genuine chilli kick lands on the finish. Layered, moreish and just about impossible to stop licking off your fingers between ribs.

How to cook with it

Rub hard into pork ribs or pork belly, then low-and-slow until sticky and lacquered
Toss through a hot wok stir-fry for instant char siu depth
Season chicken wings before the grill, then hit them again fresh off the heat
Coat a pork scotch or shoulder for roast pork with a serious edge

In the jar

A medium grind flecked dark with spice and caramel, free-flowing and quick to cling to oiled meat. Pop the lid and it's pure char siu perfume — sweet, spiced and savoury all at once. Heat sits at a confident Hub Heat 5/11.

Ingredients & Dietary

Ingredients: Spices, sugars (sugar, maltodextrin, molasses, corn syrup), sea salt, monosodium glutamate, garlic powder, dehydrated onion, citric acid, canola oil, soybean, distilled vinegar, silicon dioxide, dehydrated parsley, caramel colour, tamarind extract, natural flavour, ethoxyquin.

Dietary: Contains soy; may contain traces of gluten (wheat) and peanut — always check the physical label.

The Rub Smuggler's Verdict

I've smuggled a lot of rubs past a lot of borders, but this one I'd hide in my sock. Asian Spice makes pork ribs taste like a hatted restaurant nicked your Weber. Lacquer the ribs, then finish with a smear of ELK Creek: Country Wing Sauce for stickiness, and keep a jar of Drunken Sailor: Jalapeño & Tequila Relish on the table for a tangy chilli lift. Grab the full range from the Smokes Seasoning collection. Trust your smuggler.

🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Char Siu-Style Pork Belly Strips

Chinatown flavour, backyard address.

You'll need: 1kg pork belly strips; 2 tbsp Asian Spice; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp soy sauce.

Do this:

Coat the pork belly strips in the rub and rest 30 minutes.
Smoke or roast at 135°C for 2½ hours until tender.
Mix the honey and soy, brush over the strips and cook another 15 minutes until lacquered.
Rest 5 minutes, slice and serve over rice.

Why it works: The honey glaze grabs onto the rub's spice and goes sticky in the final stretch.

FAQ

What does it taste like?

Char siu. Sweet and glossy up front from molasses, five-spice warmth through the middle from anise and clove, then a genuine chilli kick to finish.

How hot is it?

A confident Hub Heat 5/11. Sweet on the way in, properly spicy on the way out.

What is it best on?

Pork ribs and pork belly, cooked low and slow until sticky and lacquered. It is also excellent tossed through a hot wok stir-fry or on chicken wings.

Can I use it as a marinade?

It is a dry rub, but rubbed hard into pork and left overnight it behaves like a dry marinade and gives you that char siu depth.

Does it contain MSG?

Yes. It also contains soy and may carry traces of gluten (wheat) and peanut.

Shipping & Return

Returns Policy

We don't see many returns — but if something isn't right, get in touch and we'll work through it together. Our full returns process applies to orders within Australia, returned within 30 days of purchase in their original, unopened condition, with proof of purchase.

We're not able to offer refunds for change of mind, so please choose carefully before checking out. Clearance and run-out items are sold as final sale, and gift cards can't be returned or refunded under any circumstances. If your order arrives damaged, faulty, or isn't what you ordered, contact us with a few photos and we'll arrange the best fix.

Read our full Returns Policy for details.

Shipping

We ship across Australia and to New Zealand. Shipping within Australia is a flat rate of $10 AUD, with the option to upgrade to Express at checkout. Orders to New Zealand are calculated by weight and shown at checkout. Orders are processed within 24 hours and typically shipped the next business day.

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Questions? Email info@therubhub.com.au — we're happy to help.