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TUFFY STONE: The Big UMAMI

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All-purpose umami seasoning for burgers, beef, pork, chicken, seafood, veg, chips and soups. Savoury salt and garlic, no heat whatsoever. Tuffy Stone's flavour bomb.
Vendor: TUFFY STONE
Availability: Many In Stock
Product type: Seasoning
$36.00
$36.00
Subtotal: $36.00

At a glance

Heat: No heat — savoury and umami-driven

Size: 243g shaker (8.57oz)

Origin: Made in the USA for Cool Smoke LLC (Tuffy Stone), Henrico, Virginia

Dietary: Contains MSG. No gluten-free or other dietary claim from the brand — always check the physical label

Best on: Burgers, beef, pork, chicken, seafood, veg, chips and soups

A savoury flavour bomb from Tuffy Stone

The Big Umami is the all-purpose seasoning from Tuffy Stone, the pitmaster behind the Cool Smoke competition team — his label carries the "6X World Barbecue Grand Champion" banner. Cool Smoke calls it a "Big Umami Flavor Bomb" and pitches it at pork, beef, chicken, vegetables, seafood, fries, soups and burgers, whether they're smoked, grilled, roasted, sautéed, braised or stewed.

The flavour

Savoury, not spicy. Salt and dehydrated garlic lead, then the umami boosters on the label — MSG, disodium inosinate and guanylate, and a beef-type flavour made from yeast extract — fill out a deep, meaty roundness. The nutrition panel shows 0g added sugars per serve, so it seasons without sweetening.

How to cook with it

  • Season burger patties on both sides just before they hit the grill.
  • Use it as a base layer on brisket, pork shoulder or ribs, then follow with your usual rub for colour and sweetness.
  • Toss roast spuds or veg in oil and a light shake before roasting, or dust hot chips straight out of the fryer.
  • Stir a pinch through soups, stews and gravy as a savoury booster — taste first, it's salty.

Ingredients & Dietary

Ingredients (from the brand's label): Salt, dehydrated garlic, spices, monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate and guanylate, beef-type flavour (baker's yeast extract), refined soybean oil and less than 2% calcium silicate added to prevent caking.

Dietary: Contains MSG (621). The brand doesn't publish a gluten-free or other dietary claim for this blend. Always check the physical label for the most accurate ingredient, allergen and nutritional information.

The Rub Smuggler's Verdict

Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler

No sugar, no heat, just a savoury wallop that makes everything taste more like itself. Shake it on smash patties a minute before they hit the plate, stack them with Republic Smash Sauce, and run it as a base coat under Meat Church Holy Cow on your next brisket. Go light, it's salty. Smuggled in from a six-time world champ's cupboard.

🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Umami Bomb Smash Burgers

Two minutes a side, and the crew goes quiet.

You'll need: 500g beef mince (20% fat); 1 tsp The Big Umami; 4 slices cheddar; 4 soft burger buns; pickles and onion to serve.

Do this:

  1. Roll the mince into four loose balls and get a flat-top or cast-iron pan smoking hot.
  2. Smash each ball thin, then season the top with a light shake of The Big Umami.
  3. Cook 2 minutes until the edges are crisp and lacy, flip, add the cheese and cook another minute until the centre reaches 71°C.
  4. Pile onto toasted buns with pickles and onion.

Why it works: Seasoning after the smash means the salt hits the crust, not the mix, so the patties stay tender.

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.

Tuffy Stone The Big UMAMI – front of pack

TUFFY STONE: The Big UMAMI

$36.00

TUFFY STONE: The Big UMAMI

$36.00

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