Stef the Maori Deep Bush 200g savoury with horopito seasoning, front of shaker, high-resolution
Stef the Maori Deep Bush horopito seasoning — seared rack of lamb cutlets with roast root vegetables
Stef the Maori Deep Bush horopito seasoning — venison steak searing on a cast-iron grate over a bush campfire
Stef the Maori barbecue brand logo, Frost 3D
Stef the Maori Deep Bush 200g savoury with horopito seasoning, front of shaker, high-resolution
Stef the Maori Deep Bush horopito seasoning — seared rack of lamb cutlets with roast root vegetables
Stef the Maori Deep Bush horopito seasoning — venison steak searing on a cast-iron grate over a bush campfire
Stef the Maori barbecue brand logo, Frost 3D

STEF THE MAORI: Deep Bush Savoury with Horopito Rub - 200g

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Native horopito rub for lamb, venison, game, veg and roast spuds. Garlic, onion and parsley, then a mild, creeping horopito warmth. A taste of the wild Aotearoa bush.
Vendor: STEF THE MAORI
SKU: STEFBUSH
Availability: Many In Stock
Product type: Seasoning
$23.00
$23.00
Subtotal: $23.00
Description  

At a glance

Heat: Mild — a creeping horopito warmth that whispers "I'm wild" (Hub Heat 3/11)

Size: 200g shaker

Origin: Designed in New Zealand, made in Australia from at least 48% Australian ingredients

Dietary: Vegan-friendly. May contain traces of gluten (wheat), soy, milk & peanuts — always check the physical label.

Best on: Lamb, venison, game meats, veggies and roast potatoes

Go bush with your flavour

Deep Bush completes Stef the Maori's holy trinity, and it's the wild one. Built around horopito — the native pepper tree of Aotearoa — it brings a taste of untamed New Zealand bush to your plate. Earthy, savoury and just adventurous enough to make game and lamb sit up and take notice. For the cook who likes a little wilderness on the fork.

The flavour

It opens savoury and herbaceous — garlic, onion and parsley over a salt base. The middle warms with paprika and red bell pepper, then the horopito does its thing: a slow, creeping peppery heat that builds rather than bites. Chilli flakes add a distant crackle. Earthy, gently wild, properly moreish.

How to cook with it

  • Rub lamb backstrap or cutlets before a hard sear, then rest
  • Season venison or wild game to tame it and lift the earthy notes
  • Toss roast potatoes or root veg in oil and a generous shake
  • Dust over a slow-cooked lamb shoulder for the smoker

In the shaker

An earthy, herb-flecked blend — flecks of red bell pepper and parsley through a warm paprika base, with the darker horopito visible in the mix. Rustic and coarse.

Ingredients & Dietary

Ingredients: Salt, Sugar, Spices (Garlic, Onion, Chilli Flakes, Paprika), Red Bell Pepper, Horopito, Parsley, Rice Flour

Dietary: Vegan-friendly. May contain traces of gluten (wheat), soy, milk & peanuts — always check the physical label.

The Rub Smuggler's Verdict

Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler

Native horopito on a lamb shoulder is the kind of contraband that makes a smuggler go quiet. Build the plate: baste with Fancy Hanks Coffee & Molasses BBQ Sauce for a dark, savoury lacquer, then spoon on Drunken Sailor Onion, Cranberry & Bourbon Relish to cut the richness. Tip: rest game meat a full 10 minutes so the juices settle before you carve. The full bush stash sits in the Stef the Maori collection.

🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Horopito Lamb Cutlets

A little wilderness on the bone.

You'll need: 8 lamb cutlets; 1½ tbsp Deep Bush; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 lemon, cut into wedges.

Do this:

  1. Oil the cutlets and season both sides with Deep Bush. Leave 15 minutes.
  2. Sear over high heat for 2–3 minutes a side until they reach 57°C.
  3. Rest 5 minutes and serve with lemon.

Why it works: Horopito's slow peppery warmth builds as the cutlets rest, so it doesn't fight the lamb.

Questions answered

What is horopito?

Horopito is a native New Zealand pepper tree — it gives Deep Bush its distinctive, slow-building peppery warmth that can't be replicated with anything grown outside Aotearoa.

Does Deep Bush contain MSG?

No — Deep Bush is the only one of the four Stef the Maori seasonings without MSG (Flavour Enhancer 621). Rub One Out, Pork Hunt and Aquadesiac all contain it.

Is it vegan-friendly?

Yes, Deep Bush is vegan-friendly.

What's it best on?

Lamb, venison and other game meats are the sweet spot, but it lifts roast potatoes and root veg just as well.

How hot is it?

Mild, Hub Heat 3/11 — a creeping warmth rather than a hit of heat.

Shipping & Return  

Returns Policy

We don't see many returns — but if something isn't right, get in touch and we'll work through it together. Our full returns process applies to orders within Australia, returned within 30 days of purchase in their original, unopened condition, with proof of purchase.

We're not able to offer refunds for change of mind, so please choose carefully before checking out. Clearance and run-out items are sold as final sale, and gift cards can't be returned or refunded under any circumstances. If your order arrives damaged, faulty, or isn't what you ordered, contact us with a few photos and we'll arrange the best fix.

Read our full Returns Policy for details.

Shipping

We ship across Australia and to New Zealand. Shipping within Australia is a flat rate of $10 AUD, with the option to upgrade to Express at checkout. Orders to New Zealand are calculated by weight and shown at checkout. Orders are processed within 24 hours and typically shipped the next business day.

See our full Shipping Policy for estimated delivery timeframes by region.

Questions? Email info@therubhub.com.au — we're happy to help.
Stef the Maori Deep Bush 200g savoury with horopito seasoning, front of shaker, high-resolution

STEF THE MAORI: Deep Bush Savoury with Horopito Rub - 200g

$23.00
Stef the Maori Deep Bush 200g savoury with horopito seasoning, front of shaker, high-resolution
Stef the Maori Deep Bush horopito seasoning — seared rack of lamb cutlets with roast root vegetables
Stef the Maori Deep Bush horopito seasoning — venison steak searing on a cast-iron grate over a bush campfire
Stef the Maori barbecue brand logo, Frost 3D

STEF THE MAORI: Deep Bush Savoury with Horopito Rub - 200g

$23.00

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