{"product_id":"original-barbecue-booster-170g","title":"CROIX VALLEY: Original Barbecue Booster | All-Purpose 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 Burgers, chips, roast chicken, steak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe house blend that started it all\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Barbecue Booster is Croix Valley's foundational, all-purpose seasoning — the one built to sit on the bench next to the grill every single cook. It draws on the same steakhouse roots that turned a family recipe into a 20,000 square foot production facility back in Hudson, Wisconsin. If you only keep one shaker in the house, the brand built this one to be it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSavoury and slightly sweet up front, with a classic barbecue backbone of paprika-style warmth and cracked pepper. The middle carries a rounded, umami-forward saltiness that reads as familiar rather than complicated. It finishes clean with a faint caramelised edge, the kind of note that makes a plain burger patty taste like it's already been on the grill for longer than it has.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason burger patties on both sides before they hit a hot flat-top or grill grate — press it in rather than shaking and walking away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust fries or chips straight from the fryer while the oil is still glistening, so the seasoning actually sticks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub it under and over the skin of a whole roast chicken before it goes in the oven for an even, savoury crust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason steak generously at least twenty minutes before cooking and let it sit at room temperature so the salt has time to work in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir a pinch into mayonnaise for an instant burger sauce that does more work than the extra toppings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm reddish-brown blend with a fine, even grind that pours steadily with no clumping. It builds a proper savoury crust on direct heat without scorching too fast, which makes it forgiving for cooks who like to season generously and walk away.\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\/097_rub-shaker-cloud-cheeky.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;\"\u003eEvery kitchen needs one shaker you trust without reading the label twice, and this is Croix Valley's answer — savoury, a little sweet, built for burgers and steak alike. Press it into the patty rather than shaking and walking off, that's the whole difference. Team it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fancy-hanks-bbq-sauce-original\"\u003eFancy Hank's original BBQ sauce\u003c\/a\u003e for a proper beef night.\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 makes this different from Croix Valley's other boosters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eIt's the original, all-purpose house blend — a classic, savoury barbecue flavour rather than a themed one like the Italian or Greek boosters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good on steak?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eYes — it's listed among the brand's best uses, along with burgers, chips and roast chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CROIX VALLEY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44768327172138,"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-original-barbecue-booster-170g-front.png?v=1788141452","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/products\/original-barbecue-booster-170g","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}