{"product_id":"smoky-pastures-sweet-dreams-seasoning-rub","title":"SMOKY PASTURES: Sweet Dreams Rub – 240g","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 Gentle — a \"sweet and spicy kick\" per the maker; not a chilli-bomb (to be confirmed from the physical label)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240g shaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Australia — blended by the Smoky Pastures BBQ team (Adelaide, SA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e No added MSG; may contain traces of soy, gluten, milk, sesame, peanuts and tree nuts — always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poultry, pork and fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSweet, spicy and close to the heart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maker calls this one close to theirs, and you'll taste why. Sweet Dreams is the jar you reach for when you want a bit of sugar-glazed swagger without going full dessert. A sweet and spicy kick built for the birds, the pork and the whitefish that never get enough love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSugar leads the charge, warm and rounded, before spice and paprika roll in for a gentle heat. There's a tangy lift in there too — amchur (dried mango) doing quiet, fruity work — and a savoury base of dehydrated veg and hydrolysed protein holding it all together. Sweet up front, spiced in the middle, moreish on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust chicken thighs or wings and grill — the sugar caramelises into a sticky edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub pork loin or chops before a low roast for a sweet, spiced crust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason a firm whitefish fillet and pan-fry hot and fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprinkle over grilled corn or sweet potato wedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the jar\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA warm-toned blend, coarser than a plain salt with visible spice and paprika flecks. Slightly clingy from the sugar but still shakes out clean. Smells sweet and faintly fruity the moment you crack the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt, Sugar, Spices, Dehydrated Vegetables, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, Amchur Powder, Spice Extract Paprika 160c, Anti-caking Agents 551.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e May contain traces of soy, gluten, milk, sesame, peanuts and tree nuts — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/650_savour-pork-belly-bites.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\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eCareful — a jar this sweet tends to vanish before the coals are ready. Go steady over direct flame so the sugars caramelise instead of scorching, then glaze chicken thighs with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/heavenly-hell-royal-shine-peach-pecan-bbq-glaze-250ml\"\u003eHeavenly Hell Royal Shine Peach \u0026amp; Pecan Glaze\u003c\/a\u003e and spark them up with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/fancy-hanks-jalapeno-peach-hot-sauce\"\u003eFancy Hanks Jalapeno \u0026amp; Peach Hot Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e. Sweet, sticky, and gone before dinner.\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: Sweet Dreams Pork Cutlets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSticky edges, sweet ending.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 pork cutlets, about 2.5cm thick; 1 tbsp oil; 2 tbsp Sweet Dreams Rub.\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 and season the cutlets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook indirect at 160°C for about 20 minutes until they read 55°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSear over direct heat for 1 minute a side to 63°C, watching the sugar, then rest 5 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starting indirect stops the sugar burning before the pork is done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SMOKY PASTURES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40470490775594,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/smoky-pastures-sweet-dreams-rub-220g-front.png?v=1783439293","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/smoky-pastures-sweet-dreams-seasoning-rub","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}