{"product_id":"the-smugglers-gift-crate-bbq-rub-gift-box-the-contraband-club","title":"THE RUB HUB: The Smuggler's Gift Crate – BBQ Rub \u0026 Sauce Gift 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 One-Rack $79 · Two-Rack $129 · Full Haul $199\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-off gift — no subscription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's inside:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curated hero rubs, a sauce, Darryl's dispatch card and a piece of Rub Hub merch (our enamel pin or stubby cooler bag); bigger sizes add a condiment and more top-shelf gear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mostly mild to medium; every product carries its own label\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\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christmas, birthdays, Father's Day and anyone who owns tongs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Smuggler's Gift Crate is The Rub Hub's one-off BBQ gift box: curated hero rubs, a sauce and a piece of Rub Hub merch, packed in Australia in three sizes from $79, with no subscription attached.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand someone the good stuff\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Smuggler's Gift Crate is a one-off — no subscription, no strings. A curated crate of hero rubs and a sauce worth hiding, packed with Darryl's dispatch card and a piece of Rub Hub merch — right now that's our enamel pin or stubby cooler bag. The best gift a cook can unwrap, in three sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePick your size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Rack — $79:\u003c\/strong\u003e a couple of hero rubs, a sauce, a piece of merch and the dispatch card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Rack — $129:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bigger spread — top-shelf rubs, a sauce and a condiment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Haul — $199:\u003c\/strong\u003e the showpiece — a top-shelf line-up, imports and a condiment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat $10 shipping Australia-wide, and you can send it straight to the lucky cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout the crate: the wooden crate in our photos is there for looks only. The gift ships packed in an Australia Post box.\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\/384_hand-heart-gift-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 easiest win on any gift list. Hero rubs, a sauce worth guarding and a piece of Rub Hub merch, packed and ready to hand over — no subscription, no strings. Whoever opens it might find \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/three-little-pigs-bbq-kc-championship-rub-sweet-spicy-all-purpose-rub-354g\"\u003eThree Little Pigs KC Championship\u003c\/a\u003e on their first rack of wings and \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/blues-hog-champions-blend-bbq-sauce-680g\"\u003eBlues Hog Champions' Blend\u003c\/a\u003e on the side. You'll be their favourite person until the last jar's empty.\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: Unboxing-Day Sticky Wings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe first cook out of the gift crate — quick, loud and loved.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1kg chicken wings, tips off and jointed; 2 tbsp of the crate's hero rub; 1 tbsp baking powder; ⅓ cup of the crate's sauce.\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\u003ePat the wings dry, toss with baking powder and rub, and rest uncovered in the fridge for an hour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook indirect at 200°C for 35–45 minutes, turning once, until the skin crackles and the thickest wing hits 75°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss through the sauce and give them 3–4 minutes over direct heat to set the glaze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Gift Crate a subscription?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It's a one-off purchase — no recurring charge for you or the person you're gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the three sizes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne-Rack ($79) is a couple of hero rubs and a sauce; Two-Rack ($129) adds more top-shelf rubs and a condiment; Full Haul ($199) is the showpiece with imports and a condiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I send it straight to the recipient?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — just enter their address at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it spicy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMostly mild to medium crowd-pleasers. Every product carries its own label and Hub Heat on our site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much is shipping?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlat $10 Australia-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is the Gift Crate a subscription?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No. It's a one-off purchase — no recurring charge for you or the person you're gifting.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What's the difference between the three sizes?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"One-Rack ($79) is a couple of hero rubs and a sauce; Two-Rack ($129) adds more top-shelf rubs and a condiment; Full Haul ($199) is the showpiece with imports and a condiment.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I send it straight to the recipient?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes — just enter their address at checkout.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is it spicy?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Mostly mild to medium crowd-pleasers. 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