{"product_id":"middle-kingdom-pork-priest-pork-all-purpose-seasoning-170g","title":"MIDDLE KINGDOM – Pork Priest | Pork \u0026 All-Purpose Seasoning | 170g","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 — a gentle, family-friendly warmth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170g shaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten friendly — always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pork ribs, pulled pork, pork belly, roast pork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMake legendary pork today\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePork Priest is the all-rounder built to make everyday pork taste like a special occasion. From the award-winning Firehouse Barbecue competition team, it balances sweet, savoury and deep umami with a gentle warmth — the kind of seasoning you reach for at every backyard cook with family and friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweetness leads on the front palate, then rolls into a savoury, umami-rich middle with a soft, rounded spice. The heat is gentle rather than fiery — a warm background hum that flatters pork without ever fighting it, finishing clean and moreish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust a rack of pork ribs generously and smoke low and slow until the bark is deep and the meat tugs off the bone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub it hard into a pork shoulder the night before, then cook to tender and pull for the best sandwiches you will make all summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason scored pork belly before a hot-then-slow roast for sweet, savoury crackling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRogue move: shake it over roast potatoes or pumpkin for a sweet-savoury lift on the sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine-to-medium, free-flowing blend that spreads into an even coat and clings to oiled meat. It dissolves into a glossy, savoury layer over a long cook rather than sitting dusty on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar, Salt, Spices, Flavour Enhancer (621), Anti-caking Agent (551).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made on the same equipment as products that contain soy, sesame, gluten, peanuts and tree nuts — 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\/smuggler-lick-lips.png?v=1782795129\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;\"\u003eWord from the docks: this is the jar that turns a decent bit of pork into something the neighbours talk about — sweet, savoury and deep with umami. Glaze your ribs late with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/carolina-smoke-peach-bourbon-glaze-250ml\"\u003eCarolina Smoke Peach Bourbon Glaze\u003c\/a\u003e, then finish pulled pork with a cool drizzle of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bbq-mafia-big-paulie-alabama-white-sauce-375ml\"\u003eBBQ Mafia Big Paulie Alabama White Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e. Rub it in the night before and let it melt into the meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Pork Priest hot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — the heat is mild and gentle, a warm background note rather than a chilli burn. It suits the whole family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it only for pork?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePork is its home ground, but the sweet-savoury balance makes it a genuine all-purpose seasoning — great on chicken, veg and roast potatoes too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I apply it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor big cuts like ribs and shoulder, season the night before so the flavour has time to sink in. A dusting just before cooking works for quick cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gluten free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere's no gluten ingredient in the blend, but it's made on shared equipment, so we list it as gluten friendly — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\"@type\":\"Product\",\"name\":\"Middle Kingdom Pork Priest Pork and All-Purpose Seasoning 170g\",\"image\":[\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/middle-kingdom-pork-priest-pork-seasoning-170g-front.png\"],\"description\":\"Sweet, savoury, umami-rich pork seasoning with a gentle warmth, built for ribs, pulled pork and pork belly. 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