{"product_id":"the-feedlot-heatwave","title":"THE FEEDLOT: Heatwave Rub – 220g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe one Feedlot fans reach for when they want a kick\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeatwave is the spiciest thing in The Feedlot's range, built for cooks who want their chicken, seafood or steak to talk back a little. It's sweet and smoky first, with the heat arriving on a slow build rather than all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 — The Feedlot's spiciest rub, though the brand itself calls it \"not too hot\"; Hub Heat sits mid-range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Feedlot (Australian BBQ rub \u0026amp; sauce maker).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not published by the brand — check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicken, seafood, steak, roasted veggies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural sugar and salt open things up with a sweet, savoury base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAleppo pepper builds a slow, fruity warmth through the middle, backed by smoked paprika.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBird's Eye chilli lands the real sting on the back end, with the heat lingering rather than flaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat pork ribs before smoking for a sweet-hot bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub over prawns or salmon before grilling for a quick sear with a kick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason chicken thighs before roasting or grilling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss through roasted sweet potato or corn on the cob.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-field: mix into a marinade base with oil and lime for skirt steak tacos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the jar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes packaged in The Feedlot's signature kraft cardboard tube, with a deep maroon label band carrying the Heatwave name and the brand's small Texas star emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Sugar, Salt, Porcini Mushrooms, Aleppo Pepper, Onion, Pepper, Garlic, Mustard, Smoked Paprika, Bird's Eye Chili\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e No specific allergen claims are made by the brand — always check the physical label.\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\/245_focused-satay-skewers.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\n\u003cp\u003eThe Feedlot's own line is that Heatwave is \"not too hot,\" and Darryl reckons that's fair — it's a building warmth rather than something that ambushes you. Aleppo pepper does the slow work up front while Bird's Eye chilli finishes the job, all sitting on a sweet, smoky base that keeps it from feeling like heat for heat's sake. If you're chasing more fire, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/atomic-chicken-buffalo-hot-sauce\"\u003eATOMIC CHICKEN: Buffalo Hot Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e is the obvious next step, while \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/bbq-mafia-the-squealer-bbq-rub-275g\"\u003eBBQ MAFIA: The Squealer BBQ Rub\u003c\/a\u003e is worth having on hand for the pork nights when Heatwave isn't quite the right fit.\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: Heatwave Skirt Steak Tacos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA slow-building kick, wrapped and ready.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700g skirt steak; 2 tbsp The Feedlot Heatwave Rub; 2 tbsp oil; Juice of 2 limes; 8 small tortillas.\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\u003eMix the rub, oil and lime juice, coat the steak and marinate for 1 hour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrill over very high heat for 3 to 4 minutes a side, to about 55°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest 5 minutes, slice thinly across the grain and pile into warm tortillas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is Heatwave rub?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's The Feedlot's spiciest rub, sitting at a medium heat on our Hub Heat — the brand itself describes it as \"not too hot,\" so expect a building warmth rather than a wall of fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Heatwave rub best on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChicken, seafood, steak and roasted veggies — pork ribs and prawns are a particular highlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gluten free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot formally confirmed by the brand — check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size does it come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e220g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How hot is Heatwave rub?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"It's The Feedlot's spiciest rub, sitting at a medium heat on our Hub Heat — the brand itself describes it as \\\"not too hot,\\\" so expect a building warmth rather than a wall of fire.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What's Heatwave rub best on?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Chicken, seafood, steak and roasted veggies — pork ribs and prawns are a particular highlight.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is it gluten free?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Not formally confirmed by the brand — check the physical label.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What size does it come in?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"220g.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"THE FEEDLOT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40523671273514,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/HeatwaveSide.jpg?v=1687146940","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/the-feedlot-heatwave","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}