{"product_id":"stef-the-maori-pork-hunt-pork-and-chicken-seasoning-rub","title":"STEF THE MAORI: Pork Hunt Pork and Chicken 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 Medium-mild — enough tingle to make your lips happy, not your forehead sweat (Hub Heat 4\/11)\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 Designed in New Zealand, made in Australia from at least 30% Australian ingredients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan-friendly. Contains MSG (621). May contain traces of gluten (wheat), soy, milk \u0026amp; peanuts — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pork belly, ribs, chicken wings, thighs and juicy roasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe secret handshake for white meat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePork Hunt is Stef the Maori's answer to the eternal question: how do I take ribs and wings from \"nice\" to \"OMG when's dinner ready?\" Another full-flavoured tastebud puncher out of the Far North of Aotearoa, aimed squarely at pork and chicken but happy to slap itself on anything. Grab the shaker and hunt that pork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFront-loaded with sweetness — coconut sugar and cane sugar give a caramelising, sticky edge. The middle brings warm paprika, cumin and coriander with garlic and onion, then a gentle chilli tingle and a lick of smoke powder round it out. Sweet, smoky, savoury, just a little heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat pork ribs and rest overnight, then smoke low and slow until they bend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake generously over chicken wings and grill hot for a sticky, caramelised finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub pork belly before a slow roast so the sugars build a lacquered bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason chicken thighs and skewers for the barbie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA darker, sweeter-looking blend — the coconut sugar and paprika lend a warm reddish-brown tone with visible spice speckle. Coarse enough to build a proper bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coconut Sugar, Sugar, Salt, Spices (Paprika, Black Pepper, Garlic, Onion, Mustard, Cumin, Chilli, Coriander), Flavour Enhancer (621), Rice Flour, Herbs, Smoke Powder\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan-friendly. Contains MSG. May contain traces of gluten (wheat), soy, milk \u0026amp; peanuts — 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\/711_wink-pork-chop.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;\"\u003eSweet, smoky and built for the pit — the jar I keep under lock in the galley. Make it a feast: mop the ribs with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/smokin-mangoes-bbq-cherry-jalapeno-rib-glaze\"\u003eSmokin Mangoes Cherry Jalapeno Rib Glaze\u003c\/a\u003e in the last stretch, then hit the wings with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/fancy-hanks-jalapeno-peach-hot-sauce\"\u003eFancy Hanks Jalapeno \u0026amp; Peach Hot Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e. Tip: glaze only in the final 20 minutes so the sugars set instead of scorching. Round up the crew in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/stef-the-maori\"\u003eStef the Maori collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\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: Pork Hunt Chicken Skewers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSweet, smoky and gone before the second beer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800g chicken thigh fillets, cut into 3cm pieces; 2 tbsp Pork Hunt; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 red onion, cut into chunks; Skewers, soaked if wooden.\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\u003eToss the chicken in oil and Pork Hunt and rest for 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread onto skewers, alternating with onion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrill over medium heat for 10–12 minutes, turning often, until caramelised and 75°C inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium heat lets the coconut sugar caramelise rather than burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Pork Hunt only for pork?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eNo — it's dialled in for pork and chicken, but it also works on ribs, wings, pork belly and roasts. Anything that likes a sweet, smoky crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow spicy is Pork Hunt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMedium-mild, Hub Heat 4\/11 — enough tingle to notice, not enough to need a glass of milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the best way to cook with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eLow and slow on ribs and pork belly for a lacquered bark, or hot and fast on wings for a sticky, caramelised finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain MSG?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eYes — Pork Hunt contains Flavour Enhancer (621).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gluten-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eIt's vegan-friendly and may contain traces of gluten (wheat), soy, milk and peanuts — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is Pork Hunt only for pork?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No — it's dialled in for pork and chicken, but it also works on ribs, wings, pork belly and roasts. 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