{"product_id":"the-first-mate-100-month-bbq-rub-sauce-subscription-the-contraband-club","title":"THE RUB HUB: The First Mate – $100\/Month BBQ Rub \u0026 Sauce Subscription Box","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\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e $100 a month, billed monthly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue inside:\u003c\/strong\u003e At least $130 RRP, guaranteed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–5 full-size products\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's inside:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best-sellers, a top-shelf US import and a full bottle of sauce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat $10 Australia-wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships in an Australia Post box — the wooden crate in our photos is for display only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e None — skip, pause or cancel anytime\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe First Mate is The Rub Hub's $100-a-month BBQ rub and sauce subscription box: four to five full-size products, including a big-name US import and a full sauce, with at least $130 of retail value, plus flat $10 shipping across Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA real month of cooking — $130+ inside for $100\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe First Mate is the sweet spot. Four to five pieces every month — the big names, a big-name US import, and a full bottle of sauce — enough range to season everything you throw on the fire. This is the crate that keeps a serious rack stocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat lands each month\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4–5 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, a guaranteed \u003cstrong\u003e$130+ of RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e for $100.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProven best-sellers, a top-shelf import (think Meat Church or Hardcore Carnivore), and a full sauce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat $10 shipping Australia-wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Club works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour first crate ships after you order; after that it renews and ships every month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkip a month, pause or cancel anytime from your account. No lock-in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery crate carries Darryl's dispatch card: what's inside and how to cook it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBump up or down a crate size whenever you like.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat $10 shipping Australia-wide on every crate, added at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout the crate: the wooden crate in our photos is there for looks only. Your haul ships packed in an Australia Post box — it's the products inside that you're paying for, and every box is packed under 5kg.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\/381_presenting-sauce-crate.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 style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThe sweet spot for a household that cooks every week. Four or five pieces, a big-name import and a full bottle of sauce. One month might hand you \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/hardcore-carnivore-red\"\u003eHardcore Carnivore Red\u003c\/a\u003e for the pork ribs and \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/kosmos-q-honey-jalapeno-bbq-sauce\"\u003eKosmos Q Honey Jalapeño\u003c\/a\u003e to lacquer them; the next, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/butchers-axe-big-bark-rub\"\u003eButchers Axe Big Bark\u003c\/a\u003e for a Sunday brisket. A month of proper cooks, sorted before you've even opened the fridge.\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: First Mate's Sticky Pork Ribs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA full rack, a crate rub and the crate sauce — the cook this box was built for.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 rack pork spare ribs, about 1.5kg; 3 tbsp of the crate rub; 1 tbsp yellow mustard as a binder; ½ cup of the crate's BBQ sauce; 100ml apple juice in a spray bottle.\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\u003ePeel the membrane, smear the mustard thin, then season heavily with the rub. Rest 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke at 120°C for 3 hours, spritzing with apple juice every 45 minutes once the bark sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap in foil with a splash of juice for 1½ hours, until a probe slides between the bones like butter (around 93°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnwrap, brush with sauce and give it 20–30 minutes to tack up. Rest 10 minutes and slice between the bones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in The First Mate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour or five full-size products each month: proven best-sellers, a top-shelf import such as Meat Church or Hardcore Carnivore, and a full bottle of sauce, with at least $130 of retail value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much is shipping?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlat $10 Australia-wide, added at checkout on top of the crate price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I get the same products every month?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The curation changes monthly — best-sellers, what's running hot and new arrivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it spicy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMostly mild to medium. Every product has its own label and Hub Heat on our site so you know what you're cooking with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I skip, pause or cancel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — skip a month, pause or cancel anytime from your account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What's in The First Mate?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Four or five full-size products each month: proven best-sellers, a top-shelf import such as Meat Church or Hardcore Carnivore, and a full bottle of sauce, with at least $130 of retail value.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How much is shipping?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Flat $10 Australia-wide, added at checkout on top of the crate price.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Will I get the same products every month?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No. The curation changes monthly — best-sellers, what's running hot and new arrivals.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is it spicy?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Mostly mild to medium. 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