{"product_id":"italian-barbecue-booster-170g","title":"CROIX VALLEY: Italian Barbecue Booster | Italian Seasoning | 170g (6oz) 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170g (6oz) 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 Pasta bakes, chicken, garlic bread, roast vegetables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNonna's pantry, competition-tested\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItalian Barbecue Booster takes the classic oregano-and-basil backbone of a red-sauce kitchen and gives it Croix Valley's competition-grade balance. It's built by a Hudson, Wisconsin family that's spent decades chasing flavour under pressure, and it shows in how evenly this blend seasons a whole tray rather than just the top layer. One shaker covers pasta night through to the barbecue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDried oregano and basil open things up, herbaceous and slightly peppery. The middle brings a savoury, garlicky warmth with a touch of onion, rounding out into something closer to a good marinara than a straight herb mix. It finishes savoury and lingering, the kind of note that makes garlic bread taste like it came from somewhere better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir generously through the sauce for a baked pasta before it goes in the oven — the herbs bloom properly with sustained heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButter sliced bread, dust heavily, and grill it cut-side down for garlic bread with real backbone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub it into chicken thighs under the skin before roasting so the flavour sits close to the meat, not just on the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss roast vegetables in oil and a solid shake before they go into a hot oven for a herb crust that holds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk a pinch into olive oil and vinegar for an instant Italian-style salad dressing — no measuring spoons required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a green-flecked, herb-heavy blend with visible oregano and basil leaf through a coarser, rustic grind. It doesn't pack down in the shaker, and because the herbs are the star, it's best added with a light hand early and topped up to taste rather than dumped all at once.\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;\"\u003eSold as a barbecue booster, this one's really a pantry double-agent — just as at home on a Tuesday pasta bake as it is on the grill. Add it early to sauces so the dried herbs get time to soften properly. Finish roast chicken with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heavenly-hell-royal-shine-peach-pecan-bbq-glaze-250ml\"\u003eHeavenly Hell's peach and pecan glaze\u003c\/a\u003e for a sweeter turn.\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 does Italian Barbecue Booster taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eA savoury oregano-and-basil blend with garlic and onion notes — closer to a classic Italian herb mix than a typical American barbecue rub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on things other than the barbecue?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eYes — it's designed as an all-purpose seasoning, so it works well on pasta bakes, roast vegetables and garlic bread as much as anything off the grill.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CROIX VALLEY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44768327106602,"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-italian-barbecue-booster-170g-front.png?v=1788141451","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/products\/italian-barbecue-booster-170g","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}