Republic Australia Garlic Butter All Purpose Seasoning is a rich, savoury garlic-butter blend with a subtle Italian herb note from oregano and thyme. It is salty, garlicky and buttery rather than sweet or spicy, with enough pepper and savoury depth to make it much more than a basic garlic salt.
What makes this one particularly useful is how comfortably it moves between the BBQ and the kitchen. Shake it over steak, chicken, pork, lamb, seafood and vegetables, use it as a base layer underneath another BBQ rub, or bring it inside for roast potatoes, potato bake and pasta. Garlic, butter, oregano and thyme are flavours that naturally work across all of those foods, which is why this genuinely earns the all-purpose name.
There is some sugar in the blend, which helps with colour and browning during cooking. For hard searing or very aggressive direct heat, use a lighter coating so the garlic and sugar don't get overly dark before the food is ready.
Flavour Profile
Expect a rich, savoury garlic-butter flavour with light pepper and Italian-style herbs.
The main character comes from:
- Plenty of garlic flavour
- A buttery, rounded savoury finish
- Oregano and thyme adding a subtle herb note
- Pepper giving a little warmth without chilli heat
- A touch of sweetness to balance the salt and help with browning
There is no chilli listed in the ingredients, so this is about garlic, butter and savoury flavour rather than heat.
Best Used On
| Food |
Why It Works |
| Steak, scotch fillet & rump |
Garlic butter is a natural match with beef, while pepper and savoury seasoning stand up well to a good crust. |
| Chicken thighs, wings & whole chicken |
Butter, garlic and herbs work particularly well with browned chicken skin and rotisserie chicken. |
| Pork chops & pork roasts |
Adds plenty of savoury garlic flavour without taking the meat into a sweet BBQ direction. |
| Lamb chops & cutlets |
Garlic, oregano and thyme are a very natural combination with lamb. |
| Prawns & seafood |
Gives seafood that familiar garlic-butter character without needing to make a separate garlic butter sauce. |
| Roast potatoes & vegetables |
One of the easiest ways to use it away from the BBQ. Garlic, butter and herbs suit potatoes particularly well. |
| Potato bake |
Works neatly with the creamy, buttery flavours already in a potato bake while adding garlic and herbs at the same time. |
| Pasta |
Useful as a quick garlic-butter style seasoning through simple pasta dishes, particularly where butter, cream or cheese are involved. |
How to Use
Shake the jar before use so the finer seasoning and herbs are evenly distributed.
Apply an even coating over meat, seafood or vegetables before cooking. Because sea salt is the first ingredient, treat Garlic Butter as your seasoning as well as your rub rather than heavily salting the food separately.
For vegetables and potatoes, a light coating of oil can help the seasoning stick evenly.
Use It as a Base Layer
Garlic Butter works particularly well as a first layer underneath another BBQ rub when you want extra garlic and savoury flavour without completely changing the main seasoning profile.
Apply a light coat first, then add your second seasoning over the top. Because Garlic Butter already contains plenty of salt, take the saltiness of the second rub into account rather than applying both heavily.
Hot & Fast Cooking
Use it on steaks, chops, chicken pieces, prawns and vegetables cooked over a grill, hotplate or cast iron.
For very high-temperature searing, keep the coating a little lighter. The blend contains sugar and fine garlic, so a thick layer can darken quickly over aggressive heat.
You can always add another small shake after cooking if you want a stronger garlic-butter finish.
Roasting & Rotisserie Cooking
This is a particularly good fit for whole chicken, pork, lamb and roast vegetables cooked with indirect heat.
The steadier heat gives the garlic, butter and herbs time to develop while the small amount of sugar helps with colour.
Potatoes & Potato Bake
For roast potatoes, wedges or vegetables, coat lightly with oil before seasoning.
For potato bake, Garlic Butter can take care of much of the garlic, salt and herb seasoning in one step. Start with a sensible amount and adjust to taste rather than adding extra salt automatically.
Pasta
Use it as a seasoning rather than treating it like a pasta sauce. Stir a small amount through hot pasta with butter, olive oil, cream or cheese, then taste before adding more.
Erik's Tip
"I've tried this and it's addictive — it makes you keep going back for more."
Ingredients & Allergens
Ingredients: Seasalt, Sugar, Enhancer 621, Enhancer 635, Pepper, Garlic, Food Additive 551, Butter Powder, Oregano, Thyme, Canola Oil.
Contains: Dairy.
May contain traces of: Soy, Milk and Peanuts.
Gluten Free.
Nutrition Information
Servings per pack: 20
Serving size: 14g
| Average Quantity |
Per 14g Serve |
Per 100g |
| Energy |
116kJ |
826kJ |
| Protein |
Less than 1g |
6g |
| Fat, total |
Less than 1g |
1.2g |
| Saturated fat |
Less than 1g |
Less than 1g |
| Carbohydrate, total |
5.3g |
37.9g |
| Sugars |
3.1g |
22.4g |
| Sodium |
1,973mg |
14,091mg |
Product Details
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| Brand |
Republic Australia |
| Product |
Garlic Butter All Purpose Seasoning |
| Net Weight |
280g |
| Style |
All-purpose dry seasoning |
| Flavour |
Garlic butter, savoury, lightly sweet, peppery and herby |
| Heat |
No chilli heat |
| Best Suited To |
Beef, chicken, pork, lamb, seafood, vegetables, potatoes and pasta |
| Dietary Claim |
Gluten Free |
| Allergen |
Contains Dairy |
| Country of Origin |
Made in Australia from at least 46% Australian ingredients |
| Packaging |
Shaker jar |
| Barcode |
9356610003629 |
Storage
Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
Avoid shaking the jar directly over steaming food or a hot pan, as moisture can get into the seasoning and cause clumping.
FAQs
Is Republic Garlic Butter spicy?
No. There is no chilli listed in the ingredients. Pepper gives it a little warmth, but the main flavour is savoury garlic butter with oregano and thyme.
Can I use it as a base rub?
Yes. A light coating works well underneath another BBQ seasoning when you want extra garlic and savoury flavour. Just remember that Garlic Butter is already quite salty when deciding how heavily to apply the second rub.
Is it only for meat?
Not at all. Roast potatoes, wedges, potato bake, vegetables and pasta are some of its most useful secondary uses.
Can I use it on steak?
Yes. Garlic butter and beef are a natural combination. Use a lighter coating for very high-temperature searing, then add another small shake after cooking if you want more flavour.
Is it gluten free?
Yes. The product is labelled Gluten Free.
