Korean BBQ Rub — Everything You Need to Know

Gochugaru, sesame and ginger give our Korean BBQ Rub a fruity-hot, nutty and warm flavour direction. Brown sugar adds sweetness. Try the rub on chicken wings, short ribs, pork belly or vegetables, on the BBQ or in the oven.

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Our Korean BBQ Rub. Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens.

Flavour profile and ingredients

The rub contains gochugaru (Korean chilli flakes), fine sea salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, ginger, black pepper, brown sugar and sesame seeds.

Gochugaru adds fruity chilli notes, ginger brings warmth and sesame gives a nutty accent. How hot your dish tastes depends on how much rub you use and the other ingredients you add.

Contains sesame seeds. Check the current packaging for the full ingredients, allergens and seasoning guidance. Also consider marinades, sauces and binders you add yourself.

What can you use Korean BBQ Rub for?

  • Chicken wings: for sweet-and-spicy seasoning.
  • Short ribs: adapt the cooking method to the cut and thickness of the meat.
  • Pork belly: for a spicy variation from the grill.
  • Tofu and vegetables: for example, cauliflower, aubergine and mushrooms. Check the soya allergen information on tofu too.

We blend the rub to order.

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Recipes with Korean BBQ Rub

Korean chicken wings from the BBQ

How much rub to use

Follow the seasoning guidance on the current packaging and distribute the rub evenly. Consider its salt, sugar and heat if you also use a sauce or marinade.

For raw meat, put a separate working portion of rub in a small bowl first. Keep the rest clean and dry. If preparing ahead, keep the seasoned meat covered in the fridge until cooking.

Technique and tips

Choose the heat and cooking method to suit the dish. Brown sugar can contribute to browning, but gochugaru and sesame can burn over strong direct heat. Use direct heat only briefly under supervision if extra colour is wanted.

Do not judge whether meat is cooked by a dark exterior. Check with a meat thermometer; the right approach depends on the meat and cut. A fixed seasoning time or thick layer of rub is not a requirement for flavour.

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We blend our rubs to order. The spices come from Kerala, India; the Korean name refers to the culinary inspiration.

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