{"product_id":"ember-republic-leopard-veldfire-citrus-chicken-rub-200g","title":"EMBER REPUBLIC: Leopard Veldfire Citrus – Chicken 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 — bright citrus with a light chilli and ginger warmth\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 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 Chicken wings, drumsticks, whole and spatchcock chicken\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBright citrus flame\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeopard is the chicken rub in Ember Republic's Big Five. Fast like the leopard, precise like the hunter — it's built for chicken over fire, inspired by the citrus-and-spice chicken of the South African braai. Bright, savoury and clean, with nothing in it that doesn't need to be there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaprika gives it colour and a light smoky sweetness, then lemon peel lifts everything. Garlic and onion fill the middle, sage and thyme bring a classic roast-chook savouriness, and cumin, coriander, ginger and a little chilli add warmth at the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePat wings dry, toss in a little oil and a good shake of Leopard. Rest 15–20 minutes, then cook over medium coals until the skin crisps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpatchcock a whole chicken, season both sides and cook indirect, finishing skin-side down for colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason drumsticks and cook them low first, then hotter to blister the skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub chicken thighs for quick skewers with a squeeze of fresh lemon at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRogue move: sprinkle over corn on the cob with a knob of butter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the pouch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bright orange-red blend with visible herbs and lemon peel. It smells fresh and zesty the moment the pouch opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paprika, salt, garlic, dried onion, lemon peel, sage, thyme, cumin, coriander, chilli, ginger, pepper, flavour enhancer (621).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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's verdict: citrus and chicken is never a bad call. Crisp your wings with Leopard, then toss them in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bbq-mafia-smoky-hot-honey-500ml\"\u003eBBQ Mafia Smoky Hot Honey\u003c\/a\u003e, or set out a bowl of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/old-bones-chilli-co-peri-peri-sauce-200ml\"\u003eOld Bones Peri Peri Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e for the dippers. Tip: dry-brine the chicken with the rub in the fridge for a few hours, uncovered — the skin goes crackly.\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: Veldfire Wings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrispy, zesty, gone in minutes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1kg chicken wings, jointed; 1 tbsp oil; 2 tbsp Leopard Veldfire Citrus; 1 lemon.\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 dry, toss with oil and rub, and rest 15–20 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook over medium coals, turning often, for 25–30 minutes until the skin is crisp and the meat reads 75°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSqueeze over the lemon and serve straight away.\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 Leopard taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright and savoury — lemon peel and paprika up front, sage and thyme in the middle, and a gentle warmth from cumin, ginger and a little chilli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Leopard hot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMild. There's chilli and ginger for warmth, but it's a citrus rub first. It sits at 2 on our Sting Gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Leopard best on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChicken — wings, drumsticks, thighs, whole and spatchcock birds. It's also good on corn and vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain allergens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo allergens are declared on the supplier's ingredient list, but it does contain 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: Leopard Veldfire Citrus - Chicken BBQ Rub (200g)\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"Ember Republic\"},\"category\":\"BBQ Rub\",\"sku\":\"ER-RUB-LEOP-200G\",\"description\":\"A bright lemon-peel, paprika and sage chicken rub inspired by South African braai. 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