All Rubs

View ‘Annie’s Camping Spice Kit’ by Annie Bell
View Achiote Paste Spices
View Adventurous Worldwide Gift Selection
View Aji Amarillo Chillies, Ground
View Ajowan Seeds, Whole
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View Ancho Chillies Ground
View Annatto Seeds, Ground
View Annatto Seeds, Whole
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View Australian Murray River Salt
View Barberry, Whole
View Basil Air-Dried
View Berbere Spice Blend
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View Black Peppercorns Indonesian Lampong, Whole
View Black Peppercorns Tellicherry, Whole
View Black Peppercorns Vietnamese, Whole
View Black Peppercorns Wynad, Whole
View Black Peppercorns, Ground
View Cajun Blackening Spice Blend Organic
View Cajun Blackening Spice Mix
View Cajun Spice Blend
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View Cardamom Masala
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View Caribbean Adobo Spice Rub
View Caribbean Adobo Spice Rub Organic
View Caribbean Jerk Spice Rub
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View Celery Salt
View Central American Spice Mix
View Chat Masala
View Chermoula Spice Mix
View Chilean Alino
View Chilli Powder
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View Chinese Salt (Spiced)
View Creole Spice Blend
View Crushed Mulato Pepper
View Delia Smith: Ten Spices (Gift Selection) Used in ‘How To Cheat At Cooking’
View Edible Lavender Seasoning
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View Fairtrade Organic Whole Black Peppercorns
View Fajita Seasoning Mix
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View Fleur de Sel
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View Goan Xacuti Curry Powder
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View Habanero Pepper Powder
View Harissa Spice Mix
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View Hawaiian Red Salt
View Hawaj Spice Blend
View Himalayan Pink Salt
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View Juniper Berries Organic, Whole
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View Kabsa Spice Blend
View Kaffir Lime Leaves Powdered
View Kashmiri Chilli Powder
View Kebab Seasonings
View Khmeli-Suneli Spices
View Lemon Myrtle
View Lemon Pepper Seasoning
View Marjoram
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View Mexican Adobo Spice Rub
View Mixed Herbs
View New Mexico Red Chillies Ground
View North Indian Style Curry Powder
View Paprika, Mild Sweet Spanish
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View Pasilla Pepper
View Peri Peri Spice Mix
View Peri-Peri Seasoning
View Poudre De Colombo Organic
View Poudre De Colombo Spice Blend
View Power Pods Starter Pack
View Ras el Hanout Spice Mix Organic
View Ras-el-Hanout Spice Mix
View Rose Petal Masala
View Rose Petal Masala Organic
View Seasoned Pioneers: ‘Essential Store Cupboard Seasonings’ Collection
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View Seasoned Pioneers: ‘The Spice Aficionado’ Collection
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View Seasoned Pioneers: ‘World Spice Blends, Asia & Far East’ Collection
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View Sel Gris
View Sesame Seeds
View Shawarma Seasoning
View South African Curry Powder

Rubs

Looking for rubs? You’ve come to the right place. Rubs are a dry mixture of spices and herbs that are applied to the surface of meats, poultry, fish, and vegetables before cooking. The ingredients in a rub can vary widely, depending on the desired flavour profile and the type of cuisine you’re cooking. The idea is that the blend of spices and herbs are rubbed into the surface of the food, where it forms a flavourful crust as it cooks.

First and foremost, rubs are used to add depth of flavour to food, making it more interesting and tastier. Additionally, they can also help to tenderise the meat, breaking down the connective tissue and allowing flavours to penetrate deeper into the food. Rubs can be used in place of marinades or sauces, which may be a little messier to work with or add too much moisture to the food.

As you can see from our extensive product list, spice rubs are used in different cuisines found all over the world. For example, in the United States (particularly in the south), a classic barbecue rub can be found in every town, city and village, typically featuring spices such as paprika, cumin, chilli powder and brown sugar. Across the border in Mexico, meanwhile, you’ll find achiote paste being used for meats and fish — this uses spices such as sea salt, clove buds, oregano leaves and coriander seeds. Over in North Africa, Ras el Hanout is a very popular rub for lamb. Our own Ras el Hanout features a mix of fifteen herbs and spices that have been hand-blended and dry roasted.

To create a top-quality rub you have to use top-quality ingredients. Like the Ras el Hanout, all of our rubs are hand-blended, using the finest, freshest ingredients we can source. We also understand the importance of proportions for each ingredient. For example, some rubs may include salt or sugar, which helps to tenderise certain meats and balance flavours. If you overdo it, however, then you’ll end up with a rub that’s overpowered by that one thing. It’s a finely tuned process that we’ve mastered over many years.

Whether you're grilling, roasting, or smoking, a well-made spice rub can add a depth of flavour that makes the food more interesting and delicious. Certain foods and cuisine demand a certain type of rub that pairs well with it, so take a look at our many blends below and find the perfect pick for you.