CROIX VALLEY: Southwest Barbecue Booster | Southwest Seasoning | 170g (6oz) shaker
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CROIX VALLEY: Southwest Barbecue Booster | Southwest Seasoning | 170g (6oz) shaker
Croix Valley brand logo

CROIX VALLEY: Southwest Barbecue Booster | Southwest Seasoning | 170g (6oz) shaker

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Southwest seasoning for pulled pork tacos, corn, beef chilli and pumpkin. Toasted cumin and smoky paprika, mild chilli warmth. Taco night with a world-title pedigree.
Vendor: CROIX VALLEY
Availability: Out Of Stock
Product type: Seasoning
$36.00
$36.00
Subtotal: $36.00
Description  

At a glance

Heat: Mild-medium warmth, not fiery

Size: 170g (6oz) shaker

Origin: Hudson, Wisconsin, USA

Dietary: Vegan and gluten free (brand claim) — always check the physical label.

Best on: Pulled pork tacos, corn, beef chilli, roast pumpkin

Warmth with a Southwest drawl

Southwest Barbecue Booster brings cumin, chilli and paprika-style warmth together in a blend built for tacos, chilli and roast pumpkin alike. It's shaped by the same competition pedigree that's carried Croix Valley to nine World Championship titles out of Hudson, Wisconsin. Mild-medium warmth, honestly labelled — not fiery, just genuinely flavourful.

The flavour

Toasted cumin and smoky paprika lead the way, warm rather than sharp. The middle brings a gentle chilli warmth alongside a touch of garlic and onion, rounding into something closer to a good taco seasoning than a straight heat blend. It finishes with a lingering, smoky warmth that suits slow-cooked meat as much as roasted vegetables.

How to cook with it

  • Season pulled pork generously before it goes into a low and slow cook, and dust it again through the bark once it's pulled.
  • Toss corn cobs in oil and a solid shake before grilling for a smoky, Southwest-style side.
  • Stir a heavy spoonful into beef chilli early in the cook so the spices have time to build through the sauce.
  • Toss chunks of pumpkin in oil and a generous coating before roasting for a warm, smoky edge.
  • Stir it into sour cream for an instant dip that pairs well with corn chips, no cooking required.

In the shaker

A rustic, terracotta-toned blend with a fine, even grind that pours steadily and doesn't clump. The warmth builds gradually on the cook rather than hitting all at once, so it's easy to layer through a longer cook like pulled pork.

Ingredients & Dietary

Ingredients (from the brand's label): Spices, Salt, Granulated Garlic, Chile Pepper.

Dietary: Vegan and gluten free (brand claim) — always check the physical label.

The Rub Smuggler's Verdict

Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler

Cumin and smoky paprika smuggled straight in from the Southwest — mild-medium warmth that builds through a cook rather than hitting all at once. Work it into pulled pork well before the smoker starts, the spices need real time on heat to open up. Glaze with Kosmos Q's apple chipotle BBQ sauce for taco night. Top the tacos with Acide Jalapeño Onions for crunch and a bit of bite.

🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Southwest Beef Chilli

One pot, big flavour, better tomorrow.

You'll need: 1kg beef mince; 1 onion, diced; 2 tbsp Southwest Barbecue Booster; 800g tinned crushed tomatoes; 400g tin kidney beans, drained.

Do this:

  1. Brown the mince and onion in a large pot.
  2. Stir in the booster and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add the tomatoes and beans and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring now and then.

Why it works: Adding the spice early gives it time to build through the whole pot.

Questions answered

How spicy is Southwest Barbecue Booster?

The brand rates it as mild-medium warmth — not fiery — with cumin and paprika-style flavour leading over heat.

What's it best used for?

Pulled pork tacos, beef chilli, corn and roast pumpkin are the standout uses.

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.

See our full Shipping Policy for estimated delivery timeframes by region.

Questions? Email info@therubhub.com.au — we're happy to help.
CROIX VALLEY: Southwest Barbecue Booster | Southwest Seasoning | 170g (6oz) shaker

CROIX VALLEY: Southwest Barbecue Booster | Southwest Seasoning | 170g (6oz) shaker

$36.00
CROIX VALLEY: Southwest Barbecue Booster | Southwest Seasoning | 170g (6oz) shaker

CROIX VALLEY: Southwest Barbecue Booster | Southwest Seasoning | 170g (6oz) shaker

$36.00

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