BBQ Rub Guides — Overview
Want to know everything about a specific BBQ rub? Choose your flavor below and discover the full flavor profile, usage advice, dosing tips, and recipe ideas. All rubs from The Rub Kitchen are freshly mixed to order.
Memphis BBQ Rub
Smoked paprika, brown sugar, and black pepper — the classic American BBQ combination. Sweet, smoky, and versatile. Mild heat, perfect for spare ribs, pulled pork, and chicken. The most accessible rub in our range.
Tex-Mex BBQ Rub
Cumin and chili take the lead, smoked paprika provides depth. Spicy, smoky, and straightforward. Ideal for brisket, chicken, and grilled vegetables. Heat: ★★★☆☆.
Carolina Gold BBQ Rub
Based on the mustard-BBQ tradition of South Carolina. Yellow mustard, turmeric, and brown sugar create a golden-yellow bark with a slight acidity. Our most distinctive rub — unlike anything you know.
Jamaican Jerk BBQ Rub
Scotch bonnet, allspice, and thyme — intense, aromatic, and seriously spicy. Caribbean character you won't find anywhere else. For chicken, shrimp, and pork. Heat: ★★★★☆.
Shawarma BBQ Rub
Cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, and coriander — the warmth of the Middle East. Aromatic, deep, and complex without being aggressively spicy. Perfect for chicken, lamb, and roasted cauliflower. Heat: ★☆☆☆☆.
Toscana Fire Rub
Double fennel seed (roasted + ground), smoked paprika, and a hint of cayenne. Warm, aromatic, and unmistakably Italian. Excellent on chicken, lamb, and zucchini. Heat: ★★☆☆☆.
Korean BBQ Rub
Gochugaru, sesame, and ginger — sweet, spicy, and umami all at once. The fruity heat of gochugaru is fundamentally different from Western chili. Ideal for chicken wings, short ribs, and pork belly. Note: contains sesame. Heat: ★★★☆☆.
Not sure which rub suits you? Try the 3-Evening Pack — choose 3 bags of 50g yourself and discover your favorite flavor.