BBQ Native Rub (80g)
This recipe is a masterpiece of sweet, savory, and woody citrus chemistry. Crafted in small batches, this aromatic seasoning blend combines smoky spices with native Australian herbs to create a versatile rub for grilling and roasting. This gourment citrus BBQ rub is designed to caramelize under heat, locking in the volatile essential oils of the herbs and creating a deeply addictive sweet-and-savory crust.
When you open a packet of this blend—or when it first hits a hot cooking surface—the aroma unfolds in three distinct waves:
The Top Note (The First Impression): A sharp, piercing explosion of pure, sweet lemon from the high concentration of Lemon Myrtle. Because Lemon Myrtle contains over 90% citral, it delivers an incredibly clean, uplifting citrus perfume that immediately fills the room.
The Heart Note (The Savory Body): A warm, comforting wave of pungent garlic intertwined with the sweet, earthy woodsmoke of the Smoked Paprika.
The Base Note (The Herbal Depth): A subtle, sophisticated, almost savory-sweet greenhouse aroma. The Basil, Bay Leaf, and Oregano create a deeply comforting, traditional herbal backnote that prevents the sweet lemon from smelling medicinal.
Small Batch Blended: Each batch is carefully mixed to maintain the aroma and freshness of the herbs and spices.
Bush-Inspired Flavour: On the palate, this blend achieves a flawless sweet, sour, and savory balance without using any actual citrus fruit or acid.
Homestead Fire Ready: This blend is engineered to create an incredible crust (bark) on meats and plant proteins. As it cooks, the sugar caramelizes, while the salt draws out surface moisture to combine with the garlic and spices, sealing in the juices of your food. Lemon Myrtle can sometimes lose its delicate flavor if subjected to intense, naked heat for too long. In this recipe, the sugar acts as a protective shield. It melts and coats the herb flecks, trapping the precious lemon essential oils inside the glaze so they don’t evaporate during cooking.
This sweet-citrus profile is an absolute dream for low-and-slow cooking, smoking, or quick pan-searing.
Pork – Unbelievable as a rub for pork ribs, pork chops, or pulled pork shoulder. The sugar, smoke, and lemon myrtle pair beautifully with pork.
Chicken & Poultry: Perfect for a roasted whole chicken, crispy chicken wings, or turkey breasts.
BBQ Vegetables: The sweet-smoke-lemon profile creates a stunning glazed crust on your grilled vegetables.
Roasted Chickpeas – Toss through chickpeas before roasting for a crunchy snack.
Serve in toasted buns with slaw and avocado.
From our paddock to your pantry, Wildhorse Homestead grows with care, harvests by hand and crafts blends to bring the unique flavours and aromas of the Australian bush to your home, life and everyday cooking.
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