{"product_id":"meat-church-texas-sugar-bbq-rub-12-oz","title":"Meat Church Texas Sugar BBQ Rub – 12 oz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMeat Church Texas Sugar BBQ Rub – 12 oz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeat Church Texas Sugar BBQ Rub\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers Southwestern sweet heat with savoury spice and noticeable cumin notes. Designed with pork and poultry in mind, it starts sweet before finishing with a subtle spicy kick reminiscent of Meat Church Holy Voodoo—but despite the name, Texas Sugar isn't an overly sugary BBQ rub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from Matt Pittman's competition BBQ experience, Texas Sugar has been used successfully on ribs, pork and chicken in sanctioned competitions. It's equally at home on pulled pork, turkey, seafood, smoked cream cheese and even popcorn. The \u003cstrong\u003e12 oz \/ 340.2 g shaker\u003c\/strong\u003e is gluten free, contains no MSG and combines sugar, honey powder, paprika, garlic, onion and spices for a versatile sweet-heat flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouthwestern-style sweet heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive cumin notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet without being overly sugary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with honey powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent on pork ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for pulled pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat on chicken and turkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well with seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent on smoked cream cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry it on popcorn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompetition-proven flavour profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGluten free and no MSG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meat Church\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas Sugar BBQ Rub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e BBQ Rub \u0026amp; Seasoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southwestern Sweet Heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, Savoury \u0026amp; Subtly Spicy with Cumin Notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pork, Ribs, Chicken \u0026amp; Turkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seafood, Smoked Cream Cheese \u0026amp; Popcorn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 oz \/ 340.2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoney Powder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGluten Free:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMSG:\u003c\/strong\u003e No MSG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSouthwestern Sweet Heat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTexas Sugar isn't simply another sweet BBQ rub. Meat Church describes it as a \u003cstrong\u003eSouthwestern pork and poultry seasoning with cumin notes\u003c\/strong\u003e and a subtle spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavour starts on the sweeter side before giving way to a gentle back-end kick, creating a balance similar in concept to Holy Voodoo while maintaining its own distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a great option when you want some sweetness on pork or poultry without going all the way to an intensely sugary rub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSweet, But Not Too Sweet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Texas Sugar name might make you expect an extremely sugary seasoning, but Meat Church specifically points out that this isn't the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend combines sugar and honey powder with salt, paprika, garlic, onion and other spices, resulting in a more balanced \u003cstrong\u003esweet-and-savoury BBQ profile with subtle heat\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat balance is a big reason Texas Sugar can move so easily between ribs, pulled pork, chicken, turkey and seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompetition-Proven on Ribs, Pork \u0026amp; Chicken\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTexas Sugar has roots in Matt Pittman's \u003cstrong\u003ecompetition BBQ experience\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeat Church notes that competition cooks have had success using this flavour profile on ribs, pork and chicken entries in sanctioned BBQ competitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes Texas Sugar particularly appealing to cooks looking for a versatile rub capable of covering several traditional competition BBQ categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOutstanding on Pork Ribs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRibs are one of the standout applications for Texas Sugar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeat Church has an entire Memphis-style dry rib recipe built around Texas Sugar, applying the seasoning liberally to St. Louis-cut spare ribs and smoking them without finishing sauce so the rub remains the star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it on baby backs, side ribs or spare ribs when you want sweetness, savoury Southwestern flavour and a subtle kick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Pulled Pork\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTexas Sugar works exceptionally well on \u003cstrong\u003epork shoulder and pulled pork\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of sugar, honey powder, paprika, garlic, onion and spices complements slow-smoked pork while providing a flavour profile that isn't overwhelmingly sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApply it before smoking to season the exterior and build flavour throughout the cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMade for Chicken \u0026amp; Turkey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoultry is another major strength of Texas Sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it on \u003cstrong\u003echicken wings, thighs, drumsticks, whole chickens or turkey\u003c\/strong\u003e. Meat Church continues to pair Texas Sugar with its Bird Baptism Poultry Brine as a turkey combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeat Church has also featured Texas Sugar prominently in its own pulled BBQ chicken recipe, using the rub both before smoking and again on the finished pulled chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTry It on Seafood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTexas Sugar isn't limited to pork and poultry. Meat Church specifically recommends it for \u003cstrong\u003eseafood\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweet, savoury and subtly spicy profile offers a different direction from traditional lemon or herb seafood seasonings and works well when you want to bring BBQ flavour to the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSmoked Cream Cheese \u0026amp; Popcorn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo of the more interesting uses Meat Church recommends for Texas Sugar are \u003cstrong\u003esmoked cream cheese and popcorn\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeason a block of cream cheese before smoking for an easy BBQ appetizer, or shake Texas Sugar over freshly popped popcorn for a sweet-and-savoury snack with Southwestern character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThose extra uses make Texas Sugar a surprisingly versatile bottle to keep in the kitchen even when the smoker isn't running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork Ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaby Back Ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSt. Louis Ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare Ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePulled Pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork Shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork Butt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicken Wings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole Chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoked Cream Cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopcorn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompetition BBQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePellet Grills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffset Smokers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcoal Grills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKamado Grills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar, Honey Powder (Refined Syrup, Honey), Salt, Spices, Paprika, Dehydrated Garlic \u0026amp; Dehydrated Onion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e No Gluten. No MSG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways refer to the physical product label for the most current ingredient, allergen and dietary information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meat Church\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas Sugar BBQ Rub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e BBQ Rub \u0026amp; Seasoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southwestern Sweet Heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, Savoury \u0026amp; Subtly Spicy with Cumin Notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pork, Ribs, Chicken \u0026amp; Turkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetric Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340.2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaker Bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains Honey Powder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGluten Free:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMSG:\u003c\/strong\u003e No MSG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeat Church Texas Sugar is a great choice for anyone looking for a \u003cstrong\u003esweet BBQ rub that doesn't go overboard on sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts combination of honey sweetness, Southwestern spices, cumin notes and subtle heat makes it particularly strong on pork and poultry while still providing enough versatility for seafood, appetizers and snacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts competition BBQ heritage is another advantage. Ribs, pork and chicken are exactly the foods Texas Sugar was built to handle, making it a natural choice for serious BBQ cooks as well as backyard smokers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Meat Church seasoning collection, Texas Sugar fills the space between a sweeter rub such as Honey Hog and a more savoury, jalapeño-forward seasoning such as Holy Voodoo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Meat Church Texas Sugar BBQ Rub?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTexas Sugar is a Southwestern-style sweet-heat BBQ rub from Meat Church developed primarily for pork and poultry, with cumin notes and a subtle spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Meat Church Texas Sugar taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt starts with sweetness and develops a subtle spicy kick. The flavour includes Southwestern spices and cumin notes balanced with honey powder, paprika, garlic and onion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Texas Sugar an extremely sweet BBQ rub?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Despite its name, Meat Church specifically describes Texas Sugar as sweet but not overly sweet and notes that it contains less sugar than several of its other seasonings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Texas Sugar good on pork ribs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Ribs are one of its standout uses. Meat Church has a Memphis-style dry rib recipe that uses Texas Sugar as the primary seasoning without finishing the ribs in sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use Texas Sugar on pulled pork?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Texas Sugar is recommended for pulled pork and works well on pork shoulder or pork butt before smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Texas Sugar good on chicken and turkey?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Texas Sugar is designed for poultry as well as pork. It works on chicken, wings and turkey, and Meat Church also pairs it with Bird Baptism Poultry Brine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Meat Church Texas Sugar be used on seafood?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Seafood is one of the applications specifically recommended by Meat Church for Texas Sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use Texas Sugar on smoked cream cheese and popcorn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Meat Church specifically recommends both smoked cream cheese and popcorn as alternative uses for Texas Sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Meat Church Texas Sugar gluten free?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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