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Conrad Signature BBQ & Smoker Rubs – Gourmet Botanicals for the Modern Grill

Conrad Signature BBQ & Smoker Rubs are crafted for cooks who want more from their barbecue — more aroma, more depth, more vibrancy, and more culinary magic. Inspired by the fragrant botanicals used in our award-winning Conrad Gins, these all-natural, gluten-free, versatile seasoning blends elevate everything from chicken and pork to beef, seafood, tofu, and vegetables.

Designed to transform everyday meals into BBQ masterpieces, each rub creates a beautiful crust (bark) when smoking and a rich, aromatic finish when grilling, pan-searing, or roasting. With just a few shakes, your protein becomes a showcase of gourmet flavour: sweet, smoky, spicy, and delightfully botanical.

These rubs bring the fresh, vibrant character of gin botanicals to the world of barbecue — a combination rarely explored, yet instantly unforgettable.

The Botanical Difference – Fresh, Aromatic, and Naturally Gourmet

Unlike traditional rubs that rely heavily on smoke, chilli, or sugar, Conrad Signature Rubs are built around the elegant botanicals that define premium gin:

Juniper Berries

The iconic gin botanical. Juniper adds a piney, bittersweet note that brightens meat without overpowering it.

Coriander Seeds

Sweet, heady, and aromatic, coriander deepens flavour and enhances browning, making proteins caramelise beautifully.

Citrus Peel, Garlic, Ginger, Pepper, Mustard, Paprika

A supporting cast of savoury spices creates balance, complexity, and a distinctive Conrad signature.

The result:
✨ Fresh and vibrant
✨ Light yet flavourful
✨ Aromatic and citrus-lifted
✨ Perfect for summer cooking and lighter proteins

Every rub is handcrafted to complement chicken, pork, beef, duck, seafood, tofu, and vegetables with effortless gourmet flair.

FOUR FABULOUS FLAVOURS

1. Gin Festival Rub

A bold, crowd-pleasing all-purpose rub inspired by the spirit of a gin festival — bright, lively, and full of aromatic depth.
A blend of salt, pepper, garlic, dark brown sugar, juniper berries, mustard, coriander seeds, and paprika, this rub brings a perfectly balanced sweet-smoky-spicy flavour to any protein.

How to Use:
Brush protein with olive oil, press the rub generously into the surface, and marinate for 30 minutes. Grill, BBQ, bake, or smoke until cooked.
Perfect on: beef, pork, chicken, duck, turkey, tofu.

2. Thai Rub (No Chilli)

A fragrant, gentle, aromatic blend featuring coriander, dark brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and juniper berries.
This version delivers delicate Thai-inspired flavours without heat — ideal for families or light, fresh meals.

How to Use:
Combine ¼ cup soy sauce + 1 tsp lime juice. Coat beef, pork, chicken, or tofu strips. Sprinkle rub, marinate 30 minutes, then pan-fry, BBQ, or smoke.

3. Thai Rub (With Chilli)

Everything in the original Thai Rub — with added chilli for a bolder, spicier kick.
Balanced heat meets aromatic botanicals for a flavour that dances between sweet, spicy, and citrus-bright.

How to Use:
Mix soy and lime as above, coat strips, add rub, marinate, then cook over high heat or smoke for deeper caramelisation.

4. Seafood Rub

A bright, citrus-forward blend designed to elevate delicate seafood without overpowering it.
Featuring juniper berries, salt, peppercorns, orange rind, and sugar, this rub adds fragrant lift and a stunning golden crust.

How to Use:
Brush seafood with equal parts orange juice and vegetable oil, press rub onto the surface, marinate 30 minutes, then pan fry, BBQ, or smoke.

Perfect for: fish fillets, prawns, scallops, squid, lobster tails.

The Conrad BBQ Experience

Conrad Signature Rubs bring gourmet elegance to everyday cooking. Whether used on a backyard BBQ, a smoker, or a simple stovetop pan, they guarantee:

✨ Beautiful caramelisation
✨ Balanced botanical aromatics
✨ A refined gourmet flavour profile
✨ Easy, versatile use
✨ A healthier, natural alternative

Turn every meal into a flavour-forward celebration — effortlessly.