MIDDLE KINGDOM: The Full Kingdom Bundle

The whole kingdom, one box

Six shakers, one for every protein that matters, from the award-winning Firehouse Barbecue competition team. Beef Berserker for bark, Beef Baron for deep savoury beef, Lamb Lord for chops and shoulder, Pork Priest for ribs and pulled pork, Chicken Chieftain for the chook, and AP Warlord standing by as the all-purpose backup for absolutely everything else. Buy the set and you save 10% on the lot — whatever lands on your grill this weekend, you're covered.

The flavour

Six distinct profiles that cover the whole board. Berserker runs coarse black pepper and salt with no sweetness for a dark Texas-style bark. Baron brings roasted coffee and umami depth. Lamb Lord is punchy and herb-forward. Pork Priest leans sweet, savoury and gently warm. Chicken Chieftain is balanced and aromatic. AP Warlord rounds it out with savoury garlic and butter, built to go on anything the other five don't have covered. Nothing in the set is hot — it runs from no heat to a gentle background warmth.

How to cook with it

• Match the jar to the protein and season generously — each blend is built for its cut, so let it do the work.
• For big cuts like brisket, shoulder and ribs, season the night before and rest uncovered in the fridge so the flavour sinks in.
• For quick cooks — steaks, chops, wings — coat just before they hit the heat for a savoury crust.
• Reach for AP Warlord whenever you're not cooking to a specific jar's brief — roast veg, eggs, chips, or anything that needs a garlic-butter lift.

In the box

Six shakers, one of each: Beef Berserker 170g, Beef Baron 165g, Lamb Lord 135g, Pork Priest 170g, Chicken Chieftain 160g and AP Warlord 180g — 980g of seasoning all up. Grinds run from coarse and dark through to fine and free-flowing, each matched to the job it does.

Ingredients & Dietary

Ingredients: Varies by blend — see each product page for its full ingredient statement. Beef Berserker: Pepper, Salt, Spices, Sugar, Activated Charcoal. Beef Baron: Salt, Pepper, Spices, Sugar, Coffee, Flavour Enhancer (621). Lamb Lord: Spices, Salt, Sugar. Pork Priest: Sugar, Salt, Spices, Flavour Enhancer (621), Anti-caking Agent (551). Chicken Chieftain: Sugar, Salt, Spices, Flavour Enhancer (621). AP Warlord: Sugar, Salt, Spices, Butter Powder, Flavour Enhancer (621, 635), Anti-Caking Agent (551).

Dietary: Made on the same equipment as products that contain soy, sesame, gluten, peanuts and tree nuts — always check the physical label.

The Rub Smuggler's Verdict

Hat off to whoever thought of this — the entire kingdom in one haul, and cheaper than smuggling them out one at a time. Keep BBQ Mafia Mobster BBQ Sauce on the bench for whatever you're cooking, and a bottle of Butcher's Axe BBQ Mustard Sauce for the cut-through. Match the jar to the meat, or grab AP Warlord when you can't be bothered deciding.

FAQ

What's in the bundle?
All six Middle Kingdom seasonings — Beef Berserker 170g, Beef Baron 165g, Lamb Lord 135g, Pork Priest 170g, Chicken Chieftain 160g and AP Warlord 180g.

How much do I save?
You save 10% against buying the six shakers separately ($96 value for $86.40).

Is anything in the set spicy?
No — the range runs from no heat at all through to a gentle, family-friendly warmth. There's no chilli burn in any of them.

Is it a good gift?
It's one of the easiest gifts going for anyone with a smoker or a grill — it covers every protein they're likely to cook, plus an all-rounder for everything else.

Is it gluten free?
There's no gluten ingredient in the blends, but they're made on shared equipment, so we list them as gluten friendly — always check the physical label.