BBQ rubs and spices

With a good BBQ rub, you give meat, fish, or vegetables extra flavor even before cooking. At BBQ Valley, you will find a wide range of BBQ rubs and spices for spareribs, pulled pork, chicken, beef, fish, and vegetables, among others.

Choose from sweet, spicy, hot, and savory spice mixes from various BBQ brands. View the assortment below and find the BBQ spices that suit your dish and cooking method.

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What is a BBQ rub?

A BBQ rub is a dry spice mix used to season meat, fish, vegetables, or other ingredients before cooking. A rub can consist of various herbs and spices and, depending on its composition, may contain salt, sugar, paprika, pepper, garlic, or other flavorings.

Different combinations create diverse flavor profiles. This allows you to choose a BBQ rub that suits both the ingredient and the way you want to prepare it.

Which BBQ rub do you need?

Which rub you choose depends mainly on what you are preparing and the flavor you are looking for. For a longer low and slow cooking process, you can choose a different spice mix than for a steak that is grilled briefly at a high temperature.

Personal taste also plays an important role. Some BBQ rubs are sweeter, while others place more emphasis on pepper, garlic, herbs, or spiciness.

BBQ rub for spareribs

Rubs containing a combination of herbs, spices, and optionally sugar are often used with spareribs. The rub forms the first layer of flavor before the spareribs are slow-cooked.

If you use a BBQ sauce or glaze later during preparation, take the flavors of both products into account. This prevents one flavor from completely overpowering the others.

Rub for pulled pork

Pulled pork is usually cooked at a low temperature for an extended period. A BBQ rub flavors the meat beforehand and contributes to the flavorful exterior during cooking.

Apply the rub evenly and ensure the surface is well covered. The amount of seasoning you use depends on the rub, the amount of meat, and your personal taste.

BBQ seasoning for chicken

Chicken can be seasoned in many different ways. For example, there are BBQ rubs with a sweeter flavor profile, but also spicy, hot, and savory varieties.

Which herbs work best also depends on the preparation. A whole chicken slow-cooking on the barbecue, for example, requires a different approach than chicken thighs or skewers that you grill directly.

SPG: salt, pepper and garlic

SPG stands for Salt, Pepper, and Garlic and is widely used as a simple flavor base for barbecue dishes. This combination is particularly popular with beef and steak, as it allows the flavor of the meat to take center stage.

Not every SPG consists exclusively of salt, pepper, and garlic. Some brands add extra herbs and spices to create their own flavor profile.

use BBQ rub

Distribute the rub evenly over the ingredient before you start barbecuing. You can apply the seasoning directly to the surface or use a thin binder first so that the rub adheres more easily.

How long you let the rub marinate beforehand depends on the product and the dish. If in doubt, follow the manufacturer's instructions and adjust the amount to your own taste.

Combining rub and BBQ sauce

A BBQ rub and sauce can form different layers of flavor together. The rub is usually applied before cooking. A sauce can then be used as a glaze during barbecuing or with the dish after cooking.

Do you want to combine different sauces with your herbs? Then also check out our range of BBQ sauces .

The Sauce rubs and spices

One of the brands in our assortment is The Sauce. In addition to the well-known BBQ sauce, the range consists of The Rub, The SPG, Kebab Spices, and Old Spices.

View the complete The Sauce range if you want to compare these seasonings.

buy BBQ rubs and spices at BBQ Valley

At BBQ Valley, you will find BBQ rubs and spices from various brands for a wide range of dishes. This allows you to compare different flavor profiles, applications, and packaging before making a choice.

Order your BBQ spices easily online or visit our BBQ specialty store in Venlo. There you can view various rubs and other flavorings, and we will be happy to help you choose a spice mix that suits what you want to prepare.

FAQ

Een BBQ rub is een droge kruidenmix waarmee je vlees, vis, groenten en andere ingrediënten vóór de bereiding op smaak kunt brengen. De exacte samenstelling verschilt per rub.

Verdeel de rub gelijkmatig over het ingrediënt voordat je begint met barbecueën. Je kunt de kruiden rechtstreeks aanbrengen of eerst een dunne binder gebruiken zodat ze gemakkelijker blijven zitten.

Voor spareribs worden vaak rubs gebruikt met kruiden en specerijen en eventueel suiker. Welke rub het beste past, hangt af van de gewenste smaak en eventuele BBQ saus of glaze die je later gebruikt.

Voor pulled pork zijn rubs geschikt die passen bij een langere low and slow bereiding. De kruiden brengen het vlees op smaak en dragen bij aan de smaakvolle buitenkant tijdens het garen.

Voor kip kun je zowel zoete, kruidige, pittige als hartige BBQ kruiden gebruiken. Welke kruiden het beste passen, hangt af van het gerecht en de bereidingswijze.

SPG staat voor Salt, Pepper en Garlic. Het is een kruidencombinatie op basis van zout, peper en knoflook die veel wordt gebruikt voor bijvoorbeeld steak en ander rundvlees. Sommige merken voegen aanvullende kruiden en specerijen toe.

Dat hoeft niet altijd. Veel rubs blijven rechtstreeks op het oppervlak zitten. Je kunt eventueel een dunne binder gebruiken om de kruiden beter te laten hechten.

Dat verschilt per rub en gerecht. Sommige rubs kun je kort voor het barbecueën aanbrengen, terwijl andere gerechten eerder worden gekruid. Volg bij twijfel de aanwijzingen van de fabrikant.

Ja. Een rub wordt meestal vóór de bereiding gebruikt. Een BBQ saus kan later tijdens de bereiding als glaze of na de bereiding als saus worden toegevoegd.

Bij BBQ Valley kun je verschillende BBQ rubs en kruiden online bestellen. In onze BBQ speciaalzaak in Venlo kun je verschillende merken en smaakprofielen ook naast elkaar bekijken.