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Rave BBQ Rubs

🐖 Maple Bacon Pulled Pork

🐖 Maple Bacon Pulled Pork Flavour: smoky hickory and maple with that slow-cooked, bacon-style finish Ingredients 4–5 lb pork shoulder (boneless or bone-in) 3 tbsp yellow mustard (binder) 4 tbsp Maple Bacon Magic ½ cup apple juice or cider 2 tbsp maple syrup (for finishing) Directions Coat pork with mustard, then season evenly with Maple Bacon Magic. Smoke at 250°F until internal temp reaches 165°F. Wrap with apple juice or cider and continue cooking to 203°F internal. Rest for 1 hour, then shred and mix in maple syrup and some of the juices. Serve on buns, tacos, or over mashed potatoes.

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🍁 Sweet & Smokey Maple Holiday Ham Glaze

🍁 Sweet & Smokey Maple Holiday Ham Glaze Bring big flavour to your next family feast with this easy, Canadian-made glaze featuring our Sweet & Smokey Maple Rub. It’s sweet, buttery, and packed with warm maple and spice — perfect for brushing over your ham, pork roast, or even grilled chicken during the holidays. Ingredients 30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter 30 mL (2 tbsp) honey 200 mL (¾ cup) orange juice 7 mL (½ tbsp) brown sugar 15 mL (1 tbsp) Sweet & Smokey Maple Rub Instructions Combine IngredientsIn a small saucepan, add the butter, honey, orange juice, brown sugar, and Sweet & Smokey Maple Rub. Simmer the GlazeWarm over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the butter melts and the mixture begins to bubble. Continue simmering for about 8–10 minutes, or until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Glaze Your HamBrush the glaze evenly over your ham during the last 30 minutes of cooking, reapplying every 10 minutes to build a sticky, flavourful crust. Finish and ServeRemove from the oven, rest for 5 minutes, then drizzle any leftover glaze over the top before slicing. Rave Tip Use leftover glaze on grilled pork chops, roasted carrots, or smoked chicken for a sweet-savory hit. For a richer glaze, try substituting part of the orange juice with apple cider or real maple syrup. 🔥 Buy the Rub Get your Sweet & Smokey Maple Rub online at ravebbqrubs.com— proudly made in Canada with half the salt and all the flavour.

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Salt & Vinegar Fish Bites

Why it works: Like fish & chips in one bite — clean, crispy, and tangy. Ingredients: 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, haddock, pickerel), cut into chunks1 cup flour1 egg + 2 tbsp water (egg wash)1 cup panko bread crumbs3 tbsp Salt & Vinegar rub Directions: Mix the rub into the flour. Dredge fish pieces in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat with panko.Spray lightly with oil and air fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes (or deep fry until golden).Hit with a final sprinkle of rub after frying.Serve with tartar sauce or malt vinegar mayo.

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Salt & Vinegar BBQ Potato Wedges

Why it works: Pairs perfectly with wings, burgers, or steak night — tastes like kettle chips. Ingredients: 3–4 large russet potatoes, cut into wedges2 tbsp oil2–3 tbsp Salt & Vinegar rub Directions: Toss potato wedges in oil and half the rub.Roast or grill at 425°F until golden and crispy (about 35–40 min).Sprinkle with the remaining rub while hot.Optional: serve with a sour cream + chive dip.

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Salt & Vinegar Smash Wings

Why it works: Classic, straight-up pub-style wings but with that chip-level tang. Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken wings2 tbsp oil3 tbsp Salt & Vinegar rub (plus more for finishing) Directions: Toss wings in oil and 2 tbsp of the rub.Smoke/roast at 400°F until crispy (about 40–45 min).Sprinkle with the remaining rub right before serving for an extra punch.Serve with ranch or blue cheese dip.

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🐓 Sticky BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Crispy, golden skin and sweet, smoky BBQ flavour — no sauce necessary. Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks 2½ tbsp BBQ Sauce Rub (divided) 1 tbsp neutral oil Instructions: Toss drumsticks in oil and 2 tbsp of BBQ Sauce Rub. Let sit 30 mins (no need to marinate longer). Smoke or grill at 375°F for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temp hits 185°F for fall-off-the-bone texture. Dust with remaining ½ tbsp of rub just before serving for a saucy crust.

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🐖 BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Smoky, sweet pork shoulder with classic BBQ sandwich flavour — minus the bottle. Ingredients: 3–4 lb pork shoulder roast 3 tbsp yellow mustard ¼ cup BBQ Sauce Rub Buns, coleslaw, pickles (for serving) Instructions: Rub pork with mustard as a binder, then coat all sides with BBQ Sauce Rub. Smoke at 250°F for 6–8 hours or until internal temp reaches 195–203°F and it’s probe-tender. Rest for 1 hour, then shred and serve on buns with slaw and pickles.Optional: Splash in a bit of apple cider vinegar after shredding to mimic saucy tang.

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🍔 Smokehouse Burger Bombs

Juicy BBQ burgers stuffed with cheese — bold, saucy flavour in every bite. Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20) 2 tbsp BBQ Sauce Rub 4 cubes cheddar or smoked gouda (¾” each) 4 hamburger buns Optional: crispy onions, pickles, coleslaw Instructions: Mix ground beef with BBQ Sauce Rub until evenly combined. Divide into 4 equal portions. Flatten each portion, place a cheese cube in the center, and wrap meat around it to form a sealed patty. Smoke or grill at 375°F until internal temp reaches 180°F (about 22–25 minutes), flipping halfway. Toast buns, assemble with toppings, and serve hot.Pro tip: Add a final sprinkle of rub before serving for an extra punch of BBQ flavour.

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Saskville Hot BBQ Corn Ribs

Juicy, smoky, with a little zip — these corn ribs are a summer side hit. Ingredients: 2 corn cobs, husked and quartered lengthwise (makes 8 “ribs”) 1 tbsp Saskville Hot Rub 2 tbsp neutral oil or melted butter Instructions: Preheat grill or smoker to 375°F. Toss corn ribs in oil/butter and Saskville Hot Rub. Grill cut side down for 10–15 min until they curl and char slightly. Serve hot with ranch or sour cream drizzle if desired. Note: Can also be done in the oven or air fryer.

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Saskville Hot Roasted Potato Smashers

Crispy, golden, and packing prairie heat in every bite. Perfect sidekick to any BBQ plate. Ingredients: 1.5 lbs baby potatoes 2 tbsp oil or melted butter 1 tbsp Saskville Hot Rub Instructions: Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (12–15 min). Drain. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and gently smash each with the bottom of a glass. Drizzle with oil or butter, sprinkle with Saskville Hot, and roast at 425°F for 25–30 min until crispy and golden. Serve hot, optionally topped with sour cream or ranch.

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