THE FEEDLOT: Heatwave Rub – 220g

The one Feedlot fans reach for when they want a kick

Heatwave is the spiciest thing in The Feedlot's range, built for cooks who want their chicken, seafood or steak to talk back a little. It's sweet and smoky first, with the heat arriving on a slow build rather than all at once.

The flavour

Natural sugar and salt open things up with a sweet, savoury base.

Aleppo pepper builds a slow, fruity warmth through the middle, backed by smoked paprika.

Bird's Eye chilli lands the real sting on the back end, with the heat lingering rather than flaring.

How to cook with it

• Coat pork ribs before smoking for a sweet-hot bark.
• Rub over prawns or salmon before grilling for a quick sear with a kick.
• Season chicken thighs before roasting or grilling.
• Toss through roasted sweet potato or corn on the cob.
• Left-field: mix into a marinade base with oil and lime for skirt steak tacos.

In the jar

Comes packaged in The Feedlot's signature kraft cardboard tube, with a deep maroon label band carrying the Heatwave name and the brand's small Texas star emblem.

Ingredients & Dietary

Ingredients: Natural Sugar, Salt, Porcini Mushrooms, Aleppo Pepper, Onion, Pepper, Garlic, Mustard, Smoked Paprika, Bird's Eye Chili

Dietary: No specific allergen claims are made by the brand — always check the physical label.

The Rub Smuggler's Verdict

The Feedlot's own line is that Heatwave is "not too hot," and Darryl reckons that's fair — it's a building warmth rather than something that ambushes you. Aleppo pepper does the slow work up front while Bird's Eye chilli finishes the job, all sitting on a sweet, smoky base that keeps it from feeling like heat for heat's sake. If you're chasing more fire, ATOMIC CHICKEN: Buffalo Hot Sauce is the obvious next step, while BBQ MAFIA: The Squealer BBQ Rub is worth having on hand for the pork nights when Heatwave isn't quite the right fit.

Questions answered

How hot is Heatwave rub?
It's The Feedlot's spiciest rub, sitting at a medium heat on our Sting Gauge — the brand itself describes it as "not too hot," so expect a building warmth rather than a wall of fire.

What's Heatwave rub best on?
Chicken, seafood, steak and roasted veggies — pork ribs and prawns are a particular highlight.

Is it gluten free?
Not formally confirmed by the brand — check the physical label.

What size does it come in?
220g.