BBQ LAB: True Blend – 220g

The one jar you'll reach for every night

Meet True Blend — BBQ Lab's everyday all-rounder. It's a versatile all-purpose seasoning salt built to make the simple stuff taste better and give the serious cooks a bigger base to build on. Use it on its own, or layer it under your favourite rubs to push the flavour further. If Black Gold and Island Smoke are the headliners, True Blend is the workhorse you'll empty first.

The flavour

Savoury and balanced, with a smoky, aromatic backbone from smoked paprika, garlic and onion, and a gentle warmth from turmeric and jalapeño that lifts everything without ever tipping into hot. It's the kind of everyday, salt-forward blend you can shake on without thinking.

How to cook with it

• Season meats, fish, poultry, veg or snacks directly, before or after cooking.
• Shake over hot chips, wedges, roast spuds or popcorn.
• Layer it over your favourite rub to boost and round out the flavour.
• Toss veg in olive oil and True Blend before roasting.
• Use it as the base layer, then top with Black Gold or Island Smoke for extra depth.

In the jar

A free-running, savoury seasoning salt with a fine, even granule that shakes cleanly over anything — from a Sunday roast to a midweek toastie. 220g per jar.

Ingredients & Dietary

Ingredients: Salt, Chicken Salt (Salt, Sugar, Flavour Enhancer (621), Rice Cereal, Anti-Caking Agent (551), Rice Bran Oil, Spices, Natural Flavour), Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, White Sugar, Smoked Paprika, Turmeric, Jalapeño Powder.

Dietary: No gluten-containing ingredients listed (gluten friendly). Always check the physical label if you have allergies or specific dietary needs.

The Rub Smuggler's Verdict

"If you only own one jar, make it this one," reckons the Smuggler — True Blend seasons chips, eggs, spuds and snags without a second thought, then quietly makes your other rubs taste better. His trick: hit chicken thighs with it, then serve with BBQ Mafia Mobster BBQ Sauce and a slick of Elk Creek Country Wing Sauce. No receipts, only recipes.

FAQ

What is True Blend?
BBQ Lab's all-purpose seasoning salt and rub — a savoury, everyday all-rounder for meat, seafood, veg, chips and more.

How hot is it?
Mild. Turmeric and jalapeño give a gentle background warmth, not heat — it's family-friendly.

What's it best on?
Just about everything. It's the go-to base seasoning and layers beautifully under BBQ Lab's Black Gold and Island Smoke rubs.