Discovering your House of BBQ Experts Spices
Spices and seasonings have everything to do with the amount of pleasure you’ll get out of a bite. In addition to cooking techniques and sauces, they are an integral part of the success or failure of everything you cook.
Understanding what spices are based on what and in what receipe to use them will therefore empower you to impress just about anyone, anytime, with anything you put on the grill.
Although not certified, the whole House of BBQ Experts line of spice mixes are naturally gluten-free.
To guide you through the wide range of all HOBE, here’s a quick understanding of what to expect from our spices and what to pair them with.
HOUSE OF BBQ EXPERTS MONTREAL SPICE MIX AND RUB
Forget everything you think you know about Montreal style spices. This isn’t your typical salt and pepper blend, but a completely different approach to a more balanced flavor profile.
Obviously working amazingly with beef, this rub is designed to enhance your beef flavor profile with a nice touch of garlic and onion. Contrary to common Montreal spices, this blend keeps the meat flavor front and center while the pepper is balanced to add just enough punch to it.
We recommend using this spice with : steaks, burgers, meatloaf, short ribs and scrambled eggs.
HOUSE OF BBQ EXPERTS ARGENTINA SPICE MIX AND RUB
Arm length away and always in hand for a quick trip around the world, the Argentina rub is known to be one of the most versatile and beloved mixes in our collection.
With its high herb ratio, this rub can be used as a stand-alone rub that creates a beautiful crust on chicken breasts or pork loin, but it can also be used as a finishing touch on pizzas, veggies and salads. It’s got a nice little heat to it.
We recommend using this spice with : chicken breasts, pork tenderloin, pizzas, mixed with mayo as dressing, infused in oil.
Little did we know when designing it that it would also be a great counterpart to our Montreal rub. Mix both together for a completely different approach to Brazilian BBQ.
HOUSE OF BBQ EXPERTS KANSAS SPICE MIX AND RUB
If you are looking for sweet and savoury, look no further than the Kansas rub.
Made out of premium cane sugar, this blend is designed to pack a punch with every bite you take.
Though it was originally intended for chicken and pork, the Kansas rub has proven to steal the heart of many seafood lovers as well.
This rub brings a zesty touch to your meals, which brightens up the flavor of traditionally bland products and meats. As it’s got a greater salt ratio, it does very good with fatty cuts as the spice will seep into the meat.
We strongly recommend using this with pork chops, chicken thighs, pulled pork and baby back ribs.
HOUSE OF BBQ EXPERTS CALIFORNIA SPICE MIX AND RUB
This rub may well be considered one of the best, yet most underrated blends, in our collection.
BBQ is typically associated with meat. That being said, this does not mean that we should not invest time and effort into our sides and veggies.
This is where the California mix comes in. Toss this directly into your salads or your grilling cheese, sit back and enjoy the ride.
Apart from being the show stealer for your greens, It’s herb mix of rosemary and coriander topped with citrus aromas makes it the perfect rub for grilled chicken or lamb.
We recommend it with: Haloumi cheese, chicken salads, trout, veggies, lamb, chicken and homemade vinaigrette
HOUSE OF BBQ EXPERTS CAKE SPICE MIX AND RUB
Always trying to think out of the box, House of BBQ Expert is proud to present its Cake rub. A definite wild card to have in your toolbox.
Spike up your desserts and grilled fruits with this rub, a flavour profile that leans on the heartwarming aromas of cinnamon, vanilla and cocoa.
Feeling adventurous and looking for a new summer drink? Mix yourself a nice Arnold Palmer with a special twist.
Fits perfectly with: Banana boats, apple pies, grilled pineapple, caramelized peaches, iced tea and rum.
HOUSE OF BBQ EXPERTS TEX MAX SPICE MIX AND RUB
Close cousin to our Argentina mix, the Tex Max rub is our “take on” a Mexican classic.
This rub is a fan favourite for the heat it brings to the table. It’s bold, but with finesse. It will get you looking forward to every next taco Tuesday that’s for sure.
With its herb base, this blend may very well prove to become your next go-to rub for just about anything, provided you like everything with a bit of heat.
We recommend pairing with: chicken, pork, veggies, spaghetti sauce, guacamole, tacos and fajitas
HOUSE OF BBQ EXPERTS CARIBBEAN SPICE MIX AND RUB
For all you fish and seafood lovers out there, we got you covered
Our Caribbean rub will give life to your latest catches with a different touch. It’s coriander and citrus focused-profile brings a tangy touch to your bite, while the zesty touch brightens up your seafood for a fresh summer meal.
Combine this rub with Himalayan salt sears and open your mind to a whole new world of possibilities. Taste shrimps and scallops like you never have before.
We recommend using this rub with: seafood, pork, chicken, salmon, turn it into a marinade or dressing!
HOUSE OF BBQ EXPERTS EXPLORER SPICE MIX AND RUB
Because every brand needs one, the Explorer rub is our approach to all-purpose, with high quality ingredients.
This blend is designed to fit on everything while staying low in salt and sugar. It gives a nice little kick to your meals without overpowering anything.
It works great on almost everything including chicken, pasta, meat, eggs, steak, hamburgers, vegetables and rice. It may not steal the show in any specific categories, but it will definitely not leave you indifferent and become one of your favourites without you even noticing!
We are well aware that sometimes, you just have to cook something nice and easy. Those are the times when the Explorer will come in handy. You can always count on the Explorer to save the day.
HOUSE OF BBQ EXPERTS JAMAICAN JERK SPICE MIX AND RUB
If you’re looking for something that’s coming straight out of the left field, bold and unapologetic, our Jamaican jerk may just be what you need.
Made out of spices that you won’t typically see in your everyday rubs such as nutmeg and allspice, our Jamaican jerk honours the Jamaican cuisine with tropical flavor and just enough heat.
This flavorful blend will make you experience pork and chicken in a new way, but yields great results with white fish as well.
HOUSE OF BBQ EXPERTS STEAKENATOR SPICE MIX AND RUB
For all of you who just can never get enough of that beef flavor, the Steakenator rub is set to become your new favourite.
Designed to enhance the natural flavor of the meat, its straight and simple premium salt and pepper mix will get your taste buds on overdrive and give you a new understanding of what a mouth watering steak tastes like.
The absence of aromas is intended to give as much room for meat flavor as can be. You can definitely get creative with this rub but let’s not kid ourselves, it’s made specifically for steaks as the name suggests.
HOUSE OF BBQ EXPERTS SWEET KANSAS SPICE MIX AND RUB
A sweeter take on our Kansas style rub. Why, you may be asking? Because we listen to our clients.
BBQ comes in various flavors. Some people like it savoury, some others will like it sweet.
This Sweet Kansas rub is made with a greater ratio of premium cane sugar, which is often best suited for low and slow cookouts. It will get you a nicer looking bark and that stickiness you often look for in pulled pork and ribs.
As it’s got a milder heat profile than our regular Kansas, it makes this rub easier to work with in combination with sauces and glazes. This lets you control the level of heat and brightness through your various layers of flavor profiles.
Whether you do low and slow, or hot and fast, one thing is for sure, this rub will become a staple in your cooking arsenal.
Now that you better understand what our rubs are designed for, it’s your time to prove us wrong and get creative. Mixing rubs together to your liking is a great way to bring new life to classic meals, or venture into uncharted territories.
