{"product_id":"southwest-barbecue-booster-170g","title":"CROIX VALLEY: Southwest Barbecue Booster | Southwest 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 Mild-medium warmth, not fiery\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 Pulled pork tacos, corn, beef chilli, roast pumpkin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWarmth with a Southwest drawl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouthwest Barbecue Booster brings cumin, chilli and paprika-style warmth together in a blend built for tacos, chilli and roast pumpkin alike. It's shaped by the same competition pedigree that's carried Croix Valley to nine World Championship titles out of Hudson, Wisconsin. Mild-medium warmth, honestly labelled — not fiery, just genuinely flavourful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToasted cumin and smoky paprika lead the way, warm rather than sharp. The middle brings a gentle chilli warmth alongside a touch of garlic and onion, rounding into something closer to a good taco seasoning than a straight heat blend. It finishes with a lingering, smoky warmth that suits slow-cooked meat as much as roasted vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason pulled pork generously before it goes into a low and slow cook, and dust it again through the bark once it's pulled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss corn cobs in oil and a solid shake before grilling for a smoky, Southwest-style side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir a heavy spoonful into beef chilli early in the cook so the spices have time to build through the sauce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss chunks of pumpkin in oil and a generous coating before roasting for a warm, smoky edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir it into sour cream for an instant dip that pairs well with corn chips, no cooking required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rustic, terracotta-toned blend with a fine, even grind that pours steadily and doesn't clump. The warmth builds gradually on the cook rather than hitting all at once, so it's easy to layer through a longer cook like pulled pork.\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;\"\u003eCumin and smoky paprika smuggled straight in from the Southwest — mild-medium warmth that builds through a cook rather than hitting all at once. Work it into pulled pork well before the smoker starts, the spices need real time on heat to open up. Glaze with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kosmos-q-apple-chipotle-bbq-sauce\"\u003eKosmos Q's apple chipotle BBQ sauce\u003c\/a\u003e for taco 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\u003eHow spicy is Southwest Barbecue Booster?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe brand rates it as mild-medium warmth — not fiery — with cumin and paprika-style flavour leading over heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's it best used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003ePulled pork tacos, beef chilli, corn and roast pumpkin are the standout uses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CROIX VALLEY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44768328187946,"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-southwest-barbecue-booster-170g-front.png?v=1788141585","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/products\/southwest-barbecue-booster-170g","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}