STEF THE MAORI: Pork Hunt Pork and Chicken Rub - 240g

The secret handshake for white meat

Pork Hunt is Stef the Maori's answer to the eternal question: how do I take ribs and wings from "nice" to "OMG when's dinner ready?" Another full-flavoured tastebud puncher out of the Far North of Aotearoa, aimed squarely at pork and chicken but happy to slap itself on anything. Grab the shaker and hunt that pork.

The flavour

Front-loaded with sweetness — coconut sugar and cane sugar give a caramelising, sticky edge. The middle brings warm paprika, cumin and coriander with garlic and onion, then a gentle chilli tingle and a lick of smoke powder round it out. Sweet, smoky, savoury, just a little heat.

How to cook with it

• Coat pork ribs and rest overnight, then smoke low and slow until they bend
• Shake generously over chicken wings and grill hot for a sticky, caramelised finish
• Rub pork belly before a slow roast so the sugars build a lacquered bark
• Season chicken thighs and skewers for the barbie

In the shaker

A darker, sweeter-looking blend — the coconut sugar and paprika lend a warm reddish-brown tone with visible spice speckle. Coarse enough to build a proper bark.

Ingredients & Dietary

Ingredients: Coconut Sugar, Sugar, Salt, Spices (Paprika, Black Pepper, Garlic, Onion, Mustard, Cumin, Chilli, Coriander), Flavour Enhancer (621), Rice Flour, Herbs, Smoke Powder

Dietary: Vegan-friendly. Contains MSG. May contain traces of gluten (wheat), soy, milk & peanuts — always check the physical label.

The Rub Smuggler's Verdict

Sweet, smoky and built for the pit — the jar I keep under lock in the galley. Make it a feast: mop the ribs with Smokin Mangoes Cherry Jalapeno Rib Glaze in the last stretch, then hit the wings with Fancy Hanks Jalapeno & Peach Hot Sauce. Tip: glaze only in the final 20 minutes so the sugars set instead of scorching. Round up the crew in the Stef the Maori collection.

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