{"product_id":"st-louis-bbq-dry-rub-340g","title":"CROIX VALLEY: St. Louis BBQ Dry Rub | St. Louis-Style BBQ Rub | 340g (12oz) 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 — gently spiced rather than hot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340g (12oz) 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 spare ribs, pork shoulder, sausages, chicken\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePit-style balance for a proper rack of spares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Louis-cut spare ribs are all about even, flat cooking, and this rub was built to match that with a balanced, pit-style profile rather than a one-note flavour. It suits the cook running a proper rack low and slow, and it nails the sweet-savoury balance with just a gentle edge of spice to keep things interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront palate is a gentle sweetness, middle settles into savoury garlic and cracked pepper, finish carries a soft, warm spice that never overpowers the pork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim the ribs St. Louis-style first, then coat evenly and let them rest for 30 minutes so the rub tacks onto the surface before smoking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the 3-2-1 method — smoke uncovered, wrap for moisture, then finish uncovered again to firm the bark this rub builds up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToward the end of the cook, apply a light second dusting for extra crust before pulling the ribs off the smoker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-field use: work it into pork mince for house-made sausages with a proper pit-style backbone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shaker of medium-brown rub with fine, evenly distributed spice flecks; a fine-to-medium grind that clings well through a long, moisture-heavy 3-2-1 cook.\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\/034_secret-rub-mix.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;\"\u003eSt. Louis spares reward patience more than any other cut — trim them properly, coat evenly, and let the rub tack on for half an hour before smoke. Run the 3-2-1 method and you'll get a bark this rub was built to hold. Finish with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kosmos-q-opx1-bbq-sauce\"\u003eKosmos Q's OP-X 1 pork and beef sauce\u003c\/a\u003e in the last stretch.\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 cut is this rub designed for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eSt. Louis-cut spare ribs are the classic match, though it suits most pork cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow spicy is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eGently spiced rather than hot — a soft warmth sits behind a sweet-savoury base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for vegans?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eYes, per the brand's claim — always check the physical label to confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CROIX VALLEY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44768324976682,"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-st-louis-bbq-dry-rub-340g-front.png?v=1788141291","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/products\/st-louis-bbq-dry-rub-340g","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}