HARDCORE CARNIVORE: Chilli Lime (Meatchelada) Rub – 340g

Sunshine in a shaker

Hardcore Carnivore Chilli Lime is a zesty, bright seasoning built with earthy chilli powders and real lime. The heat sits at a friendly mild-to-medium so your tastebuds get all the flavour, not just the burn. (Loved the old Meatchelada seasoning? This is the upgraded version.) It's the one you reach for when you want good times on a plate.

The flavour

Tangy real lime up front, earthy chilli and paprika through the middle, and a bright, salty-sour finish. Zingy and moreish with a gentle, building warmth rather than a fierce burn.

How to cook with it

• Toss it through taco meat or fajita strips for an instant zesty, Tex-Mex hit.
• Dust it over chicken wings before and after the grill for a lime-and-chilli lacquer.
• Shake it over raw oysters, grilled corn or a bowl of guacamole.
• Sprinkle on fresh fruit — watermelon, pineapple and mango love it — or run it around a margarita rim.
• Rogue move: rim a cold beer or a michelada glass and thank yourself later.

In the shaker

A brick-red, citrus-flecked seasoning with a genuine lime tang and a mild-to-medium warmth. Free-running and easy to layer over just about anything.

Ingredients & Dietary

Ingredients: Chili Pepper, Sea Salt, Paprika, Spices, Brown Sugar, Dehydrated Garlic, Lime Powder (Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Lime Oil, Lime Juice, Ascorbic Acid [Vitamin C], Maltodextrin, Sodium Citrate), Citric Acid, Silicon Dioxide (less than 2%, anti-caking).

Dietary: Gluten free, no MSG, no artificial colours. Always check the physical label for allergens and the most accurate ingredient information.

The Rub Smuggler's Verdict

Sunshine in a shaker — I rim a margarita with it, dust the tacos, then hit the wings. Add it late in the cook so the lime stays bright instead of baking off. Toss the wings in a mop of Uncle Mungos Chipotle BBQ, then zig-zag Blend BLAZED Smoked Chilli Honey over the top for a sweet-hot, citrusy finish.

FAQ

What is Chilli Lime (Meatchelada) best on?
Tacos, fajitas and wings, plus oysters, guacamole, grilled corn, fresh fruit and margarita or michelada rims.

How hot is it?
Mild-to-medium, around 4/10 — a bright, tangy warmth rather than a fierce burn, so the lime flavour leads.

Is it gluten free?
Yes — it's made with no gluten-containing ingredients, no MSG and no artificial colours. Always check the physical label for allergens.

Is this the same as Meatchelada?
Yes — it's the upgraded version of Hardcore Carnivore's much-loved Meatchelada seasoning.