CROIX VALLEY: Greek Barbecue Booster | Greek Seasoning | 170g (6oz) shaker

Souvlaki night, sorted

Greek Barbecue Booster brings oregano, lemon and garlic together in the kind of Mediterranean blend built for a proper souvlaki night. It's another expression of the same competition-honed balance that's earned Croix Valley nine World Championship titles out of Hudson, Wisconsin. One shaker turns a weeknight chicken skewer into something that tastes like it came off a spit.

The flavour

Dried oregano and garlic lead the way, bright and savoury rather than sharp. Through the middle a citrus-forward lemon note lifts things, backed by a light saltiness that reads as genuinely Mediterranean. It finishes clean and herbaceous, the kind of note that makes grilled lamb or chicken taste like it's been marinating for hours.

How to cook with it

• Coat lamb or chicken skewers generously before they go on the grill, turning often so the herbs toast rather than burn.
• Toss potato wedges in oil and a solid shake before roasting for a Greek-style side that holds its own next to the meat.
• Rub it into lamb shoulder or leg the night before a slow roast so the flavour has time to work through.
• Dust grilled vegetables straight off the heat while they're still warm enough to hold the seasoning.
• Stir it through Greek yoghurt with a little oil for an instant tzatziki-style dip.

In the shaker

A pale, herb-flecked blend with visible oregano through a fine, even grind. It's light enough to shake generously without oversalting, and it clings well to oiled meat and vegetables without clumping.

Ingredients & Dietary

Ingredients: Full ingredient statement to be confirmed from the physical label.

Dietary: Vegan and gluten free (brand claim) — always check the physical label.

The Rub Smuggler's Verdict

Oregano, lemon and garlic done properly turns a weeknight chicken skewer into something that tastes like it came off a spit. Turn skewers often so the herbs toast instead of burn, that's the only trick that matters here. Rub the lamb leg first with Heavenly Hell's Lamb Almighty glaze for a bigger cut.

Questions answered

Is this a traditional Greek seasoning blend?

It's Croix Valley's take on classic Greek flavours — oregano, lemon and garlic — built as an all-purpose barbecue booster rather than a strict traditional recipe.

What meats does it suit best?

Lamb and chicken souvlaki are the standouts, alongside roast potatoes and grilled vegetables.