{"product_id":"smokes-seasoning-cherry-chipotle-bbq-rub-230g","title":"SMOKES SEASONING: Cherry Chipotle BBQ Rub – 230g","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 Hot 6\/10 — strong raw, softens as it cooks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230g shaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted in Alberta, Canada; blended in Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains soy; may contain traces of gluten (wheat) and peanut — always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pork ribs, chicken, wings, beef short ribs, competition cooks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSweet, smoky and a little bit sour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis one covers all the bases, then throws a curveball. A massive cherry hit up top, chipotle smoke underneath, and a slap of sour to keep it honest — Cherry Chipotle builds a deep, glossy bark that punches out next-level ribs. And chicken? Home run on that one too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBig cherry sweetness leads, then chipotle smoke and a savoury salt base roll in behind it. A twist of citrus and sour keeps everything bright while a real 6\/10 heat simmers underneath — fierce raw, mellowing as it cooks down into that signature ruby bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub thick onto pork ribs for a deep, sticky, ruby-dark bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason chicken thighs and wings before grilling or smoking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake beef short ribs somewhere sweet, smoky and a bit wild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayer under a glaze for a competition-style finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the jar\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep red and medium-coarse, with beet and cherry giving it that bark-building colour. Smells like a cherry orchard pitched next to a smoker. Heat lands at 6\/10.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugars, spices, sea salt, salt, beet powder, dehydrated garlic, dehydrated onion, natural and artificial cherry flavour (contains dextrose), silicon dioxide, phosphate, citric acid, smoke flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains soy; may contain traces of gluten (wheat) and peanut — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/606_devilish-cherry-ribs.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eCherry and chipotle shouldn't work this well together, but here we are — sweet, smoky, and just wild enough to keep the neighbours talking. Rub it thick on ribs, glaze them with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/products\/elk-creek-country-wing-sauce\"\u003eELK Creek: Country Wing Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e, then set out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/products\/drunken-sailor-jalapeno-tequila-relish\"\u003eDrunken Sailor: Jalapeño \u0026amp; Tequila Relish\u003c\/a\u003e for a tangy chilli kick on the side. Grab the full range from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/collections\/smokes-seasoning\"\u003eSmokes Seasoning collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Trust your smuggler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Ruby-Bark Baby Back Ribs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSweet, smoky and a touch criminal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 rack pork baby back ribs; 3 tbsp Cherry Chipotle; 1 tbsp oil; 250ml apple juice in a spray bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the membrane, rub the ribs with oil and coat thickly with the rub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke at 120°C for about 3 hours, spritzing every 45 minutes once the bark sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap in foil with a splash of apple juice for 1 hour, then unwrap and cook another 30–45 minutes until they bend and crack when lifted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e The heat that's fierce raw mellows over a long cook into that ruby bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is Cherry Chipotle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sits at a genuine 6\/10. The chipotle bites hard when the rub is raw, then mellows as it cooks down, so a heavy coat on ribs finishes warm rather than fiery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it best on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePork ribs first — it builds a deep, glossy ruby bark. It is also excellent on chicken thighs, wings and beef short ribs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gluten friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmokes describe their range as gluten friendly rather than certified gluten free, and this blend contains soy and may carry traces of gluten (wheat) and peanut. Always check the physical label if you are cooking for an allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it under a glaze?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Layer it under a BBQ glaze for a competition-style finish — the cherry and the glaze sugars caramelise together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub it on thick. This is a bark-builder, not a light seasoning; a generous even coat before a low-and-slow cook is what gives you the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How hot is Cherry Chipotle?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It sits at a genuine 6\/10. The chipotle bites hard when the rub is raw, then mellows as it cooks down, so a heavy coat on ribs finishes warm rather than fiery.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is it best on?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Pork ribs first — it builds a deep, glossy ruby bark. 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