{"product_id":"republic-cherry-apple-chicken-pork-seasoning-260g-republic-australia","title":"Republic Cherry Apple Chicken \u0026 Pork Seasoning 260g | Republic Australia","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydbbqs.com.au\/collections\/republic-australia-bbq-rubs-seasonings-sauces\" title=\"Republic Australia Rubs \u0026amp; Sauces\"\u003eRepublic Australia\u003c\/a\u003e Cherry Apple Chicken \u0026amp; Pork Seasoning is a sweet-and-savoury BBQ rub built around cherry and apple flavours, with a salty, garlicky base and plenty of red colour from paprika. Think \u003cstrong\u003etoffee-apple style sweetness and aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e, but balanced with pepper, garlic, onion and thyme so it still eats like a proper meat seasoning rather than something dessert-like.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePork is where this blend makes the most sense. Apple is a natural partner for pork, while cherry brings another layer of fruit sweetness and the paprika-heavy red colour suits ribs and pulled pork particularly well. It is also a strong match for chicken, especially wings, thighs and whole birds, where the sweet fruit profile works against browned skin and savoury meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSugar is the second ingredient, so this is a seasoning that can build excellent colour and a sweet crust during BBQ cooking. That same sugar content means it deserves a little care over very high direct heat: give it time to colour rather than letting a heavy coating sit over an aggressive flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFlavour Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCherry Apple starts \u003cstrong\u003esweet and fruity\u003c\/strong\u003e, with apple flavour and cherry powder giving it the character that separates it from a standard pork rub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUnderneath that sweetness is a more familiar BBQ base:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSea salt\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the main seasoning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSugar\u003c\/strong\u003e brings sweetness and helps with browning and crust development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMSG \/ flavour enhancer 621\u003c\/strong\u003e strengthens the savoury side of the rub. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarlic and onion\u003c\/strong\u003e stop the fruit profile from becoming one-dimensional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePepper\u003c\/strong\u003e adds mild warmth rather than chilli heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaprika \u003c\/strong\u003egives the rub much of its red colour. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThyme\u003c\/strong\u003e adds a light herb note behind the sweeter flavours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCherry powder and apple flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e provide the distinctive fruit character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe overall result is \u003cstrong\u003esweet, savoury and fruit-forward rather than hot or smoky\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest Used On\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"auto\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eFood\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePork ribs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne of the best fits for this blend. Apple and cherry suit pork naturally, while the sugar and paprika help produce the rich colour you want on smoked ribs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePulled pork \/ pork shoulder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweet fruit profile works well with fatty pork, while garlic, onion, salt and MSG provide enough savoury backbone for a long cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf pork is your main game, browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydbbqs.com.au\/collections\/pork-rib-rubs-sauces\" title=\"Pork Rubs \u0026amp; Seasonings\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epork rubs and seasonings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for more flavours suited to ribs, shoulder and chops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePork chops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA good option when you want a sweeter BBQ-style crust rather than a straight salt-and-pepper seasoning.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydbbqs.com.au\/collections\/chicken-rubs-sauces\" title=\"Chicken Rubs \u0026amp; Seasonings\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChicken wings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe sugar helps with colour while the cherry-apple flavour works well against crispy or smoked chicken skin.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChicken thighs and drumsticks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark chicken meat can handle the sweetness and stronger seasoning without the fruit flavour taking over.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole chicken\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParticularly useful for roast, smoker or rotisserie chicken when you want a noticeably sweeter red BBQ finish.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eShake the jar before use, then apply an even coating over the surface of the meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBecause \u003cstrong\u003esea salt is the first ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e, treat Cherry Apple as your seasoning as well as your rub. There is usually no need to heavily salt the meat separately before applying it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePork Ribs and Low \u0026amp; Slow BBQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCherry Apple is particularly well suited to pork ribs, pork shoulder and pulled pork cooked low and slow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe sugar helps with bark and colour as the cook progresses, while paprika and paprika oleoresin push the exterior towards a deeper red finish. Cherry and apple flavours also sit naturally with pork, which is why this style of fruit-forward seasoning works especially well on ribs and pulled pork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eApply an even coat before cooking and give the rub time to set on the surface before it goes into the smoker or BBQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eChicken and Wings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUse it on wings, thighs, drumsticks or a whole chicken before roasting, smoking or indirect grilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor wings cooked over direct heat, keep a closer eye on the colour. A sugary rub can move from nicely browned to burnt more quickly than a low-sugar seasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor more options for wings, thighs and whole birds, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydbbqs.com.au\/collections\/chicken-rubs-sauces\" title=\"Chicken Rubs \u0026amp; Seasonings\"\u003echicken rubs and seasonings.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eHot and Fast Cooking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCherry Apple can be used on pork chops and chicken pieces cooked hot and fast, but avoid excessively heavy applications over intense direct heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSugar is the second ingredient, so prolonged exposure to flame or extremely hot grill bars can scorch the sweet components. Moderate heat or a combination of indirect cooking followed by a controlled finish gives you more room to develop colour without bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eUsing Sauce\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIf you're finishing ribs or chicken with a sweet \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydbbqs.com.au\/collections\/bbq-sauces-relishes\" title=\"BBQ Sauces for Pork Ribs\"\u003eBBQ sauce,\u003c\/a\u003e add it later in the cook rather than loading sugary sauce over the rub from the beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCherry Apple already has a substantial sugar component, so adding another layer of sugar too early can make the exterior darken faster than you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Allergens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seasalt, Sugar, Enhancer 621, Pepper, Garlic, Onion, Food Additive 551, Paprika, Paprika Oleoresin E160c, Thyme, Cherry Powder, Apple Flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay contain traces of:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soy, Milk and Peanuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydbbqs.com.au\/collections\/gluten-free-seasonings\" title=\"Gluten Free BBQ Rubs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGluten Free.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFlavour enhancer \u003cstrong\u003e621 is monosodium glutamate (MSG)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Food additive \u003cstrong\u003e551 is silicon dioxide\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is used as an anti-caking agent in dry food products. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eNutrition Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServings per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"auto\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eAverage Quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003ePer 13g Serve\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003ePer 100g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128kJ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e970kJ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat, total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaturated fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate, total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.9g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,430mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11,000mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"auto\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepublic Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCherry Apple Chicken \u0026amp; Pork Seasoning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweet and savoury BBQ seasoning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Suited To\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePork and chicken\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweet cherry and apple with savoury garlic, onion, pepper and thyme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo chilli heat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Claim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGluten Free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Australia from at least 59% Australian ingredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaker jar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9356610003612\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eKeep the jar tightly closed in a \u003cstrong\u003ecool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvoid shaking the seasoning directly over a steaming pan or pot. Moisture getting into the jar can cause the sugar, salt and fine spices to clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eIs Republic Cherry Apple spicy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo chilli is listed in the ingredients. Pepper provides some mild warmth, but the main profile is sweet, fruity and savoury rather than hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eIs this better for pork or chicken?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is specifically made for both, but pork ribs and pulled pork are particularly natural matches because cherry and apple work so well with pork's richer flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eChicken wings, thighs, drumsticks and whole chicken also suit it well, especially when you want a sweet red BBQ-style finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDoes Cherry Apple contain MSG?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. Flavour enhancer 621 is monosodium glutamate, commonly known as MSG. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWill it give ribs good colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. Sugar, paprika and paprika oleoresin all contribute to the rub's strong red colour and the way the surface darkens during cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBecause it contains a reasonable amount of sugar, avoid prolonged exposure to aggressive direct heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCan I use it for pulled pork?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. Pulled pork is one of the stronger uses for this blend. The cherry-and-apple sweetness works particularly well with pork shoulder, while the savoury ingredients stop the seasoning from tasting simply sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Republic Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47526887194799,"sku":"Cherry-Apple","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9213\/0479\/files\/republic-cherry-apple-chicken-pork-seasoning-white-background.webp?v=1789790110","url":"https:\/\/sydbbqs.com.au\/products\/republic-cherry-apple-chicken-pork-seasoning-260g-republic-australia","provider":"Sydney BBQs and Rotisseries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}