Smokes Seasoning + Rubs is a seasoning brand from Alberta, Canada, best known for Brisket Black, a coffee-based beef rub that builds a very dark bark on brisket, beef ribs and steak. At Sydney BBQs we stock three Smokes rubs: Brisket Black, Cherry Chipotle and Asian Spice. Come and see them at our Ingleburn showroom, or order online for delivery.
Choosing a Smokes Rub
Each Smokes rub is built for a different job, so start with what you're cooking.
For beef: Brisket Black
Smokes Brisket Black Beef BBQ Rub 270g is the beef specialist, with sugar and sea salt up front, ground coffee for roasted depth and colour, and MSG, soy protein and mushroom powder for a strong savoury hit. Heat is only 1/5. It does its best work on long cooks such as brisket, short ribs, chuck and beef cheeks, where it sets into a thick, near-black crust. On steak, cook through over gentler heat and finish with a short sear, because sugar is the first ingredient and can scorch.
For a fruity, smoky kick: Cherry Chipotle
Smokes Cherry Chipotle BBQ Rub pairs cherry with chipotle, the smoked jalapeño, for a sweet-and-smoky profile. Check the product page for its heat level and best uses.
For something different: Asian Spice
Smokes Asian Spice BBQ Rub 230g takes the range in an Asian-inspired direction when you want a change from classic American-style BBQ flavours.
How Brisket Black compares with other dark beef rubs
Brisket Black is sweeter and more savoury than most, with MSG and almost no heat. Lane's Prime Rub uses espresso with ancho and cayenne for a medium chilli kick, and Hardcore Carnivore Black gets its black colour from activated charcoal, with a peppery, MSG-free profile. You'll find the full line-up in our beef, steak and brisket rubs.
What else you'll need
For a proper bark, pair your rub with good smoke. Our smoking wood chunks suit charcoal smokers and kamados, and you can browse every flavour we carry in BBQ rubs and seasonings.
Buying Smokes Seasoning from Sydney BBQs
See the range at our showroom: Unit 18, 79 Williamson Rd, Ingleburn NSW 2565 (corner of Brooks Rd). Open Monday to Wednesday 9:30am to 4:30pm, Thursday and Friday 9:30am to 5pm, and Saturday 9:30am to 3pm. Pick-up from the showroom is available, and delivery is charged, with the cost calculated at checkout.
Smokes Seasoning FAQs
Where is Smokes Seasoning from?
Smokes Seasoning + Rubs is from Alberta, Canada. The 270 g Brisket Black we sell is packed in Australia from imported ingredients.
Which Smokes rub is best for brisket?
Brisket Black. It's designed for beef and builds a very dark bark on long smoked cooks.
Is Brisket Black spicy?
No. It has a heat index of 1/5. The flavour comes from coffee, sugar, salt and savoury ingredients rather than chilli.
Does Brisket Black contain MSG?
Yes, monosodium glutamate is in the ingredients, along with hydrolysed soy protein and mushroom powder.
Is Brisket Black gluten free?
There's no gluten in the ingredients, but the bottle states it may contain traces of gluten (wheat), milk and peanuts.
