Great BBQ starts with the right spice blends and rubs, so we’ve compiled 15 of the best bbq rubs you that can order online. Whether you’re throwing down beef, pork, chicken, or fish – these flavors will complement any cut of meat perfectly. Time to fire up the barbecue!
1. Bad Byron’s Butt Rub
A funny name with serious flavor. This all-purpose blend infused with chipotle peppers will add the right flavor to any BBQ dish, but it really shines on pulled pork – “a little butt rub makes everything better”!
2. Spiceology Cowboy Crust – Espresso Chile BBQ Rub
Yet another exquisite blend from the pros over at Spiceology, this coffee and chile rub is perfect on beef. Give your steaks, tri-tips, burgers and even brisket a bold and unique flavor.
3. Meat Church Holy Cow
Texas pitmaster Matt Pittman’s signature BBQ rub. As the name implies, this is perfect for any cut of beef – from brisket to ribs to tri-tip and even burgers.
4. Code 3 Spices Grunt Rub
This garlic-based rub is great on chicken, pork, and even steak. Plus, A portion of each sale is donated to organizations that support police, fire, medical & military.
5. Rufus Teague Fish Rub
Add a punch of flavor to smoked and barbecued fish, without overwhelming the more delicate cuts of meat. This one especially shines on smoked salmon. Certified Gluten-free and Non-GMO.
6. Killer Hogs HOT BBQ Rub
Straight from the Killer Hogs Championship BBQ team, this is a spicy version of their signature “The BBQ Rub”. A great all-purpose rub that will give your ribs an amazing mahogany color, and a little kick!
7. Big Poppas Smokers Desert Gold
Chalked full of lemon and Mediterranean flavors, Desert Gold is the perfect pair to white meats like chicken and pork, and will give your fish a zing of flavor. Proudly made in the U.S.A.
8. Hardcore Carnivore Black
Aussie pitmaster Jess Pryles brings us this very unique rub. Activated charcoal combined with garlic, black pepper, and other spices provides bold flavor to any cut of beef. Take steaks to the next level and build incredible bark on briskets.
9. EAT Barbecue Zero to Hero
Championship BBQ team Pellet Envy uses their signature sweet rub to bring home trophy after trophy in competition. This rub complements chicken and pork, but really takes ribs to the next level.
10. Bone Suckin’ Sauce Seasoning & Rub
From the folks that brought you the infamous Bone Suckin’ Sauce, comes this truly versatile all-purpose rub. With brown sugar, paprika, garlic and spices, this brings out the flavor in just about anything you can throw on a BBQ.
11. Blues Hog Dry Rub Seasoning
Paprika, salt, sugar, onion, and other spices make Blues Hog’s signature blend a jack of all trades. Sprinkle liberally on chicken, pork, fish, and even wild game.
12. Meat Church Deez Nuts Pecan Rub
Yes, we know that Meat Church has two rubs on this list, but we couldn’t in good faith NOT include their incredible pecan rub. Nutty, and slightly sweet, some of our favorite pork shoulders have gotten a hefty coat of this great blend.
13. Lillie’s Q Brisket Pepper
You might be asking yourself: it’s just pepper, what’s so special about this? The answer is texture. Classic Texas brisket is rubbed with just salt and pepper, and so what you use for those 2 ingredients becomes very important. Lillie’s Q gives you the perfectly coarse ground black pepper to ensure incredible bark, every time.
14. Kosmos Q Honey Chipotle Killer Bee
Killer Bee gives you a perfect balance of honey sweetness and chipotle kick. This rub is right at home on pork and chicken, but get creative and add a sprinkle to your other favorite dishes like casseroles, potatoes, and baked beans.
15. R Butts R Smokin’ Cherry Habanero
Fruit flavors pair so well with pork, and this cherry and habanero combo will give your pork ribs and tenderloins that perfect sweet-and-heat profile.
You can’t go wrong with any of the gourmet seasoning blends and rubs above, so what are you waiting for? Happy Q’ing!