Carolina High Country BBQ Rub

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Carolina High Country BBQ Rub is our take on the classic blend of spices & seasonings behind the flavor of North Carolina BBQ. This dry rub has authentic Carolina barbecue flavor, with an added kick of cayenne pepper spices for a little heat. Use our Carolina BBQ rub recipe on BBQ chicken, pork and brisket, or sprinkle on grilled vegetables.

Flavor Profile

This paprika-based, sweet & salty BBQ rub is sweet-herbed and earthy with garlic and pepper notes.

How to Use

Use Carolina BBQ rub seasoning on pork, brisket, and chicken. Sprinkle on corn, potatoes or other grilled veggies. Add to any BBQ recipes, or mix into pizza sauce.

About This Blend

North Carolina has a prominent place in American BBQ history; many credit the state as the potential birthplace of BBQ. NC is known for its iconic use of vinegar in BBQ sauce, as well as a tradition of creating BBQ dry rubs.

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Carolina High Country BBQ Rub Q&A

What type of BBQ style is in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, there are two different styles of BBQ: Eastern and Lexington. Though both styles of barbecue are vinegar-based, Eastern relies on pepper spices while Lexington leans on tomato flavors or ketchup.

What makes North Carolina BBQ different?

Typical North Carolina BBQ tends to be different from most other styles of BBQ, as it lacks the sweetness that other barbecue blends and sauces usually have from added sugar.

What are the ingredients in Carolina BBQ Rub?

Carolina BBQ Rub ingredients include paprika, chile powder, garlic, oregano, cumin, cayenne, and salt & black pepper.

Dietary Information

MSG-Free

Nut-Free

Dairy-Free

Gluten-Free

Onion-Free

Corn-Free

Sesame-Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

Ingredients

Sugar, salt, California paprika, ancho chile powder, granulated garlic, Mexican oregano, black pepper, cumin, cayenne

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