{"product_id":"carolina-bbq-dry-rub-340g","title":"CROIX VALLEY: Carolina BBQ Dry Rub | Carolina-Style BBQ Rub | 340g (12oz) Shaker","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 None stated — tangy and pepper-forward, not a heat play\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340g (12oz) shaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hudson, Wisconsin, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan and gluten free (brand claim); always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e pulled pork, whole hog, pork shoulder, chicken\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Carolina tang without leaving home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for the vinegar-forward, low-and-slow tradition of the Carolinas, this rub gives whole hog and pulled pork shoulder the tang they're famous for before a drop of sauce ever gets involved. It's for the backyard pitmaster chasing that classic Eastern Carolina bite, and it nails the balance between tang and savoury without tipping into sour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront palate opens tangy and bright, middle settles into cracked pepper and a savoury garlic backbone, finish carries a gentle warmth that sits well under a vinegar mop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoat a pork shoulder generously and let it sit uncovered in the fridge overnight so the tang and salt penetrate before it goes on the smoker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke low and slow around 110°C, spritzing with a cider vinegar mix every hour to keep the bark from drying out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce pulled, toss the pork through its own rendered juices and a splash more vinegar for that classic Carolina finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-field use: rub it onto chicken thighs before grilling for a quicker weeknight taste of the same tang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shaker of pale golden-brown rub with fine, tangy-looking spice flecks throughout; a fine grind that dissolves quickly into a wet bark rather than sitting proud on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full ingredient statement to be confirmed from the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan and gluten free (brand claim); always check the physical label.\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\/034_secret-rub-mix.png?v=1\u0026amp;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;\"\u003eCarolina flavour lives and dies on the tang, and this one gets it right without tipping sour. Coat the shoulder the night before, then let it ride low and slow till the bark sets. Once it's pulled, glaze with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heavenly-hell-holy-grail-hog-glaze-250ml\"\u003eHeavenly Hell's Holy Grail hog glaze\u003c\/a\u003e for a proper Eastern Carolina finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat style of BBQ is this rub for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eIt's built in the Carolina tradition — tangy and pepper-forward, made for pulled pork and whole hog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need a vinegar sauce as well?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eIt works beautifully alone, but a splash of vinegar mop or sauce after cooking leans further into the classic Carolina style.\u003c\/p\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 0 14px;\"\u003eYes, per the brand's claim — always check the physical label to confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CROIX VALLEY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44768324845610,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/croix-valley-carolina-bbq-dry-rub-340g-front.png?v=1788141289","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/products\/carolina-bbq-dry-rub-340g","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}