BBQ Rubs
A great rack of ribs or a perfectly smoked brisket starts long before it ever hits the grill — it starts with the rub. Barbecue rubs are dry spice blends applied to meat before cooking to build flavor, create that coveted bark (the flavorful crust on smoked meat), and enhance the natural juiciness of whatever you're cooking.
Most rubs combine a mix of salt, sugar, and spices — think paprika, garlic, chili powder, brown sugar, black pepper — in ratios designed to complement specific proteins or cooking styles. Sweet rubs pair beautifully with pork and ribs, savory SPG (salt-pepper-garlic) blends are a competition-circuit staple for brisket and beef, and bolder, spicier rubs bring the heat to chicken or wings.
Our selection features backyard & competition-tested rubs from pitmasters and BBQ teams who've proven their blends on the judges' table before bringing them to your kitchen. Whether you're prepping for a weekend cookout, entering your first competition, or just want to upgrade your weeknight grilling, you'll find a rub here to match your style.
Garlic Butter
Heath RilesHeath Riles combined two of his most popular products to make the most flavorful, mouth-watering rub yet! A unique mix of our Garlic Jalapeño Rub a...
View full detailsGarlic Jalapeño Rub
Heath RilesHR's Garlic Jalapeño Rub is the best spicy all-purpose rub around! The combination of savory, mouth-watering garlic and peppery, jalapeño heat is p...
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Heath RilesGet the perfect amount of sweet heat with our Honey Rub! This fan-favorite dry rub infuses your meat with sweet honey flavor, without the char you'...
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Heath RilesOur unrivaled Honey Chipotle Rub has the perfect combination of sweetness, smoke, and spice. The notes of honey and high-quality chipotle peppers m...
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Heath RilesCreate competition-grade dishes with HR's best-selling Hot BBQ Rub! This unique blend of spices helped them win the 2022 Memphis in May Rib Champio...
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Heath RilesHeath Riles BBQ Lemon Pepper Buffalo Seasoning delivers bold citrus flavor with a savory buffalo twist. This versatile blend is perfect for wings, ...
View full detailsParmesan Garlic Seasoning
Heath RilesHeath Riles BBQ Parmesan Garlic Seasoning delivers rich, savory parmesan flavor paired with a bold kick of garlic. Elevate wings, pasta, pizza, sea...
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Heath RilesHeath's mouth-watering Peach Rub will make any meat or side dish perfectly peachy. This dry rub blend is fruity and sweet but will pack a spicy, fl...
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Heath RilesProfessional grillers and at-home cooks alike are going nuts for our Pecan Rub! With a savory base and a sweet, nutty finish, this beloved dry rub ...
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Heath RilesAre zests and juices just not cutting it? Amp up your citrus flavors with HR's Simple Citrus Rub! Bright and fresh, this rub is sure to bring a pop...
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Heath RilesTake it back to where HR's flavor journey began with their Sweet Rub! This dry rub was the very first blend Heath Riles perfected — sweet, with a t...
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Heavy SmokeHeavy Smoke Black Label Rub was designed for Beef with a heavier level of salt and pepper with a great back end heat. Use Black Label Rub on every...
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Heavy SmokeHeavy Smoke White Label Rub – Heavy Smoke White Label Rub is the perfect balance of sweet, heat, and a little salt. Use White Label Rub to elevate...
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Hold the PickleIntroducing Hold The Pickle: your go-to solution for infusing the irresistible taste and aroma of dill pickles into any dish! Crafted with all-nat...
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Hold the PickleIntroducing Hold The Pickle Spicy: the fiery sibling of our OG, Original Green blend. Infused with just the right amount of jalapeno heat, this bl...
View full detailsMalcom's Grande Gringo
How to BBQ RightIf you want to spice up your next Fiesta, make sure you invite the Grande Gringo. He’ll liven up the party with some zesty, south of the border act...
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How to BBQ RightOPA! Malcom's Gyro Hero Jalapeno Greek Seasoning brings a taste of Greece to your kitchen with a spicy jalapeno kick! This seasoning is perfect for...
View full detailsMalcom's Itallon Stallion
How to BBQ RightMama Mia! Malcom's Italian Stallion Seasoning is a zesty and flavorful blend of herbs and spices that brings real flavor to all your favorite Itali...
View full detailsMalcom's Jammin' Jerk
How to BBQ RightHe’s not just any Jerk… this powerful, spicy blend of seasoning will get your tastebuds rocking! Island vibes are sure to flow… Great on Chicken, F...
View full detailsMalcom's King Craw
How to BBQ RightHe's the king of the parade from Bourbon to the Bayou. And he's guaranteed to Jazz up anything you throw at him. Great on seafood, gumbo, stews, g...
View full detailsMalcom's Bonafide Chili Seasoning
How to BBQ RightFor a sure-fired, blue ribbon pot of winning chili, you have to start with quality spices. This special blend of peppers, cumin, garlic, onion, an...
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How to BBQ RightMake Your Own Flavorful, Homemade Southern-Style Breakfast Sausage Directions for use: Add 1 Tablespoon of Malcom's Country Sausage Seasoning per ...
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How to BBQ RightMalcom's SPICY Country Sausage Seasoning 16oz (1lb) **Small Batch Sausage Seasoning** Make Your Own Flavorful, Homemade Southern-Style Breakfast S...
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JDQAward winning Spicy Barbecue Rub with hints of pecan and pepper with a kick of Cayenne Pepper, perfectly blended to add bold color and flavor while...
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JDQAward winning Sweet Barbecue Rub with hints of pecan and pepper, perfectly blended to add bold color and flavor while enhancing the natural taste o...
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Kentucky BackroadsMeet our smoky BBQ rub — a cheeky little blend that brings a touch of smoke, a wink of sweetness, and layered spices that build flavor with every b...
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Killer HogsThis is our "All Purpose" Seasoning. If you’re serious about grilling and smoking, you need a flavorful and balanced seasoning versatile enough to ...
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Killer HogsAdd a bold Cajun kick to your cook with Killer Hogs Bayou Blend Rub from How to BBQ Right, crafted by pitmaster Malcolm Reed. This savory, spice-fo...
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Killer HogsYou don’t win BBQ Championships without knowing a thing or two about seasoning meat. And this rub has it all. flavor. balance. sweetness. and a nic...
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Killer HogsWe’re packing heat. This Hot BBQ Rub is a savory, sweet and spicy punch of power-packed flavor. And you can’t beat the pretty, mahogany color it g...
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Killer HogsBring rich, coastal flavor to your kitchen with Killer Hogs Offshore Buttery Seafood Rub from How to BBQ Right, created by pitmaster Malcolm Reed. ...
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Killer HogsThis championship-style rub delivers the perfect balance of sweetness, heat, and savory spice, creating a rich, caramelized bark and that classic B...
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Killer HogsCreated specifically for open-flame grilling and smoking Steaks and Chops, this seasoning is flavorful blend of salt, pepper, herbs and spices. If ...
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Killer HogsIt's a fact the best Brisket comes from Texas. And it's the simplicity of salt, pepper, smoke, and fire that makes it so delicious. Use TX Brisket ...
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Kosmos QThe best way to describe this rub would be red and rich. With the distinctive taste of chili pepper, garlic and onion, sugar and paprika, this scru...
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Kosmos QSometimes in order to win, you've got to play a little dirty. We came up with this rub designed for poultry perfection, and it was our first one to...
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Kosmos QJust when you thought that Dirty Bird was as dirty as it gets, we decided to go even dirtier. We increased the chili pepper and turned up the heat ...
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Kosmos QOh yeah, you read that right ... we took COARSE Cow Cover and made it even better!
Honey Chipotle Killer Bee
Kosmos QWe took our sweetest honey rub and added fiery chipotle to make it a beautiful contradiction of sugar, spice, and everything nice. If your taste bu...
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Kosmos QMaybe our sweetest rub yet, this is the perfect way to add that sultry honey flavor to literally any meat, light or dark. If you find yourself need...
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Kosmos QThe Ultimate BBQ Rub Triple Threat: Salt, Pepper, and Garlic! This dry rub was inspired by the simplicity of a Sunday BBQ, and the excitement of in...
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Kosmos QOnion and lemony garlic join forces with a secret blend to produce some seriously Texas-sized flavor. Designed specifically to taste like home on t...
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Kosmos QKosmos Q is trying to change the way you see homemade buffalo wings. It's as simple as this: why not get all the classic flavor of your favorite bu...
View full detailsBuffalo HOT Wing Dust
Kosmos QIntroducing Kosmo's Q original Buffalo Hot Wing Dust, the perfect fiery addition to any homemade wings! All you have to do is cook your wings, toss...
View full detailsChile Lime Wing Dust
Kosmos QIntroducing Kosmos Q original Chili Lime Wing Dust, the perfect fiery addition to any homemade wings recipe! All you have to do is cook your wings,...
View full detailsGarlic Parm Wing Dust
Kosmos QThis savory blend of garlic, parmesan cheese, and dehydrated peppers is the perfect final touch for just about any meal, but it was designed with w...
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Kosmos QOh, that sweet-sweet taste of honey bbq seasoning. Have that special someone that likes it sweet without all of those nasty carbs? We believe that ...
View full detailsKickin' Cajun Wing Dust
Kosmos QHarnessing the power of spicy creole cuisine, Kickin' Cajun Wing Dust is the cajun dry spice rub to end all cajun rubs. Just cook your wings (or an...
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