{"product_id":"ember-republic-buffalo-lowveld-sweet-ash-pork-rub-200g","title":"EMBER REPUBLIC: Buffalo Lowveld Sweet Ash – Pork BBQ Rub (200g)","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 Mild — sweet first, a gentle chilli warmth at the end\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200g resealable pouch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Perth, Western Australia, from imported and local ingredients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains mustard. Contains flavour enhancer 621 (MSG). Always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pork ribs, pork belly, pork collar and pulled pork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSweet smoke of the Lowveld\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuffalo is the pork rub in Ember Republic's Big Five, named for the Lowveld — the hot, wild bushveld country of north-east South Africa. It's built for pork over live fire: a sweet rub that caramelises into a rich, sticky crust while the meat goes tender underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown sugar leads, so the crust darkens and goes glossy as it cooks. Paprika gives it colour, garlic and onion fill the middle, and coriander, fennel and sage add a savoury, almost sausage-like warmth that loves pork. A touch of mustard and chilli rounds it off — gentle, not hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePat a rack of pork ribs dry, coat lightly with oil, season generously and rest 30–60 minutes. Cook low and slow until they bend and the bark is mahogany.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScore pork belly, rub it into the meat side and roast until the sugar crust goes sticky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason a pork collar steak and cook over medium coals — watch it, the sugar colours fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub a pork shoulder overnight and cook it low until it pulls for sweet-crusted pulled pork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRogue move: dust it on pumpkin wedges before roasting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the pouch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine, sandy, red-brown rub — the brown sugar gives it a slightly clumpy texture. Break it up with your fingers and go even rather than heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown sugar, paprika, salt, garlic, dried onion, coriander, mustard, fennel, pepper, sage, flavour enhancer (621), chilli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains mustard. Contains flavour enhancer 621 (MSG). No gluten-free claim on the label. Always check the physical label for the most accurate ingredient, allergen and nutritional information.\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\/150_proud-ribs-trophy.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;\"\u003eDarryl says sugar plus pork plus time is the oldest trick in the book, and Buffalo nails it. Rub your ribs, then glaze them in the last half hour with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/four-monkeys-bbq-cherry-apple-rib-glaze\"\u003eFour Monkeys Jungle Juice Cherry Apple Rib Glaze\u003c\/a\u003e, or drizzle \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bbq-mafia-smoky-hot-honey-500ml\"\u003eBBQ Mafia Smoky Hot Honey\u003c\/a\u003e over pork belly for a sweet-heat finish. Tip: keep sugary rubs off the hottest part of the fire — caramelised good, burnt not so much.\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: Lowveld Sticky Ribs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLow, slow and sticky.\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); 1 tbsp oil; 3 tbsp Buffalo Lowveld Sweet Ash.\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\u003eRemove the membrane, pat dry, oil and season both sides. Rest 30–60 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook indirect at 120–130°C for 4–5 hours until the rack bends and cracks on the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest 10 minutes, slice between the bones and dust with a pinch more rub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Buffalo taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet and smoky up front from brown sugar and paprika, with a savoury middle of garlic, onion, coriander, fennel and sage, and a gentle warmth at the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Buffalo hot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMild. There's a little chilli right at the end of the ingredient list for warmth. It sits at 2 on our Sting Gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Buffalo best on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePork — ribs, belly, collar and pulled pork cooked over live fire. The sugar caramelises into a sticky crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain allergens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuffalo contains mustard and the flavour enhancer 621 (MSG). Always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Product\",\"name\":\"EMBER REPUBLIC: Buffalo Lowveld Sweet Ash - Pork BBQ Rub (200g)\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"Ember Republic\"},\"category\":\"BBQ Rub\",\"sku\":\"ER-RUB-BUFF-200G\",\"description\":\"A sweet, smoky pork rub with brown sugar, paprika and sage that caramelises over live fire. 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