BBQ rubs, BBQ sauces and hot sauce – seasonings and sauces for the grill
Here you will find BBQ rubs, barbecue sauces and hot sauce for brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken and burgers. The rubs and sauces come from Sucklebusters, The Missing Link, Traeger, Jack Daniel’s and Paradise Pepper Co, and the hot sauce from PuckerButt Pepper Company and the Norwegian producers Lloyd & Melón, Kyrres Krutt, Fen Lab and Besætt.
BBQ rubs – seasoning that builds a crust
A BBQ rub is a dry spice blend rubbed into the meat before grilling or smoking. During a long cook the seasoning forms a dark, flavourful crust known as bark. The simplest is SPG – salt, pepper and garlic – the foundation of Texas BBQ. Sweeter rubs with brown sugar and paprika are popular on pork and ribs.
A BBQ sauce balances sweetness, acidity, smoke and spice. It is used as a marinade, as a glaze towards the end of grilling or as a dip for the finished food.
Jack Daniel’s:Original, Honey and Sweet & Spicy in 473 ml. The Original has tomato, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar and Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, with a hint of chipotle and hickory smoke.
Traeger:Que BBQ Sauce, Texas Spicy, Apricot and Sweet & Heat in 440 ml.
Sucklebusters: Honey BBQ Glaze and BBQ Sauce Hot & Spicy in 355 ml.
Besætt: BBQ sauce and ketchup made from Norwegian tomatoes.
Hot sauce ranges from mild, fruity sauces to extreme ones with Carolina Reaper and Pepper X from PuckerButt. From Norway come fermented chilli sauces from Lloyd & Melón, Kyrres Krutt, Fen Lab and Besætt. Heat levels, producers and tips are on the hot sauce page.
Frequently asked questions about BBQ rubs and sauces
What is a BBQ rub?
A dry spice blend rubbed into the meat before grilling or smoking. It adds flavour and forms a crust, the bark, on the surface during a long cook.
What is an SPG rub?
SPG stands for salt, pepper and garlic, the basic seasoning of Texas BBQ. The Missing Link Texas Handshake is an SPG with no sugar and less salt than American versions.
When should I add BBQ sauce?
Sauces with sugar burn easily. Brush them on towards the end of grilling as a glaze, or serve the sauce as a dip with the finished meat.
What is apple vinegar used for in BBQ?
Apple vinegar is spritzed on the meat while smoking to keep the surface moist. It is also used in marinades, coleslaw and homemade BBQ sauces.
Which rub is best for brisket?
A simple rub of salt, pepper and garlic is the classic for brisket. Sucklebusters Texas Brisket is mild with a hint of garlic and made for beef.
