MEAT CHURCH: Honey Hog – Sweet Pork & Poultry BBQ Rub (354g)

The rub that built Meat Church's rib reputation

Honey Hog is the original sweet Meat Church rub — the one that put honeyed, rust-coloured bark on ribs across every backyard that discovered it. Real honey powder and sugar lead the way, with paprika and garlic underneath, built to caramelise hard.

The flavour

Front is honeyed sweetness from real honey powder. The middle brings warm paprika colour and dextrose depth. It finishes with a savoury garlic-celery note that keeps the sweetness in check and leaves it tasting like barbecue, not candy floss.

How to cook with it

• Coat pork ribs heavy the night before or at least an hour out, then run them low and slow — the honey powder caramelises into a sticky, rust-red bark.
• Season a pork shoulder before it goes on for pulled pork with sweetness through every strand.
• Dust a whole chicken or thighs before roasting for glossy, caramelised skin.
• Toss roasted vegetables — pumpkin, carrots, sweet potato — in Honey Hog before they hit the oven for a genuinely different side dish.
• Rogue move: sprinkle it over popcorn or roasted nuts for a sweet-savoury snack that disappears fast.

In the shaker

A sweet, rust-toned rub with a fine, honey-heavy texture. Builds a sticky, caramelised crust rather than a dry seasoning film.

Ingredients & Dietary

Ingredients: Sugar, salt, honey powder (refined syrup, honey), spices including paprika, dextrose, dehydrated garlic, celery, spice extractives, no greater than 2% silicon dioxide (anti-caking agent).

Dietary: Gluten free. No MSG. Always check the physical label for the most accurate ingredient, allergen and nutritional information.

The Rub Smuggler's Verdict

The rib rub that made Meat Church's name, and it still earns the reputation every time it hits the smoker. Brush Four Monkeys Jungle Juice Cherry Apple Jalapeño Glaze on late for shine and a gentle kick, then finish with Smokes Seasoning Chipotle Salt for a smoky lift that cuts the sweetness. Sneak a rib before they're even rested.

Questions answered

What makes Honey Hog sweet?

Real honey powder and sugar, backed by paprika and dextrose for colour and caramelisation. It's a genuine honey-forward rub, not just a "sweet" label — heat sits gentle at around 2/10.

Is Honey Hog gluten free?

Yes — gluten free and no MSG. Always check the physical label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

What's it best on?

Pork ribs and pulled pork are the classic use, but it works just as well on poultry and roasted vegetables.

What size is the shaker?

354g (12.5oz), made in Waxahachie, Texas.