Grilling and pan cooking
For steaks, chops and other quick cooks, compare Picanha for Brazilian-style rock salt, Xtra Mojo for garlic and spices, or Beef Bomber for a touch of coffee. Choose the cooking time and heat for your cut.
Explore beef rubsTHE BBQ RELIGION GUIDE
Choose your method.
Find your flavour.Start with the cook.
Start with how you want to cook: grilling, smoking, oven roasting or preparing a chimichurri sauce. Then choose a seasoning to suit your food and the flavour you enjoy.
Explore BRZ Food and Meat Lab rubs, compare their uses and find the right jar for your next cook.
Explore cooking methods
FIRST, CHOOSE HOW TO COOK
From a quick grill
to a slow weekend cook.
The same seasoning can work in several preparations. Pick your method first, then compare the blends below.
Smoking and slow cooking
For brisket and beef ribs, Tommy Gun brings classic salt and pepper. Pork Missile pairs sweetness and smoke flavour with pork ribs and pulled pork. Lamb Grenade offers a sweet and savoury blend for shoulder and leg.
Explore Meat LabOven roasting and everyday meals
Use Thunderbird on chicken, Mexicana in tacos and casseroles, or Gringo on fish and vegetables. These blends also belong in the kitchen, beyond the barbecue.
Find a blend for your meal ↓Chimichurri, marinades and finishing
Mix Gringo with olive oil and red wine vinegar for chimichurri, combine it with olive oil for a marinade, or sprinkle it over cooked food. It can also be used as a dry rub.
Explore GringoYOUR CUT. YOUR COOK.
What are you cooking?
Start with the protein or vegetables. Then compare the application notes to match your cooking method.
BRZ Food
Picanha
Beef · Chicken · Seafood · Vegetables
Rock saltPress onto the meat, rest 15 minutes, then grill.
$18.95350 gExplore rub
Compare nutrition & value
- Sodium / 100 g
- 37800 mg
- Sugars / 100 g
- 0.2 g
- Price / 100 g
- $5.41
Values describe the seasoning, not the finished meal. See the product page and pack for ingredients and nutrition.
BRZ Food
Xtra Mojo
Beef · Chicken · Lamb · Seafood
FineCoat the food before grilling, pan cooking or roasting.
$18.95250 gExplore rub
Compare nutrition & value
- Sodium / 100 g
- 16600 mg
- Sugars / 100 g
- 9.9 g
- Price / 100 g
- $7.58
Values describe the seasoning, not the finished meal. See the product page and pack for ingredients and nutrition.
BRZ Food
Gringo
Beef · Pork · Chicken · Lamb · Seafood · Vegetables
FlakeUse as a dry rub, or mix with olive oil and red wine vinegar for chimichurri.
$18.95120 gExplore rub
Compare nutrition & value
- Sodium / 100 g
- 60 mg
- Sugars / 100 g
- 6.3 g
- Price / 100 g
- $15.79
Values describe the seasoning, not the finished meal. See the product page and pack for ingredients and nutrition.
Meat Lab
Tommy Gun
Beef
Coarse salt and pepperApply before smoking or grilling; follow the method for your cut.
$19.95225 gExplore rub
Compare nutrition & value
- Sodium / 100 g
- 25600 mg
- Sugars / 100 g
- 0.2 g
- Price / 100 g
- $8.87
Values describe the seasoning, not the finished meal. See the product page and pack for ingredients and nutrition.
BRZ Food
Mexicana
Beef · Pork · Chicken · Vegetables
FineSeason before cooking, or mix into taco fillings and casseroles.
$18.95250 gExplore rub
Compare nutrition & value
- Sodium / 100 g
- 14000 mg
- Sugars / 100 g
- 36.6 g
- Price / 100 g
- $7.58
Values describe the seasoning, not the finished meal. See the product page and pack for ingredients and nutrition.
Meat Lab
Beef Bomber
Beef
Pat dry, season evenly and rest 10 minutes before cooking.
$19.95250 gExplore rub
Compare nutrition & value
- Sodium / 100 g
- 17500 mg
- Sugars / 100 g
- 6.3 g
- Price / 100 g
- $7.98
Values describe the seasoning, not the finished meal. See the product page and pack for ingredients and nutrition.
Meat Lab
Lamb Grenade
Lamb · Beef
Coat the lamb, rest 10 minutes, then cook according to the cut.
$19.95230 gExplore rub
Compare nutrition & value
- Sodium / 100 g
- 17900 mg
- Sugars / 100 g
- 22.5 g
- Price / 100 g
- $8.67
Values describe the seasoning, not the finished meal. See the product page and pack for ingredients and nutrition.
Meat Lab
Pork Missile
Pork
Coat the pork and rest 10 minutes; cook according to the cut.
$19.95225 gExplore rub
Compare nutrition & value
- Sodium / 100 g
- 6240 mg
- Sugars / 100 g
- 39.6 g
- Price / 100 g
- $8.87
Values describe the seasoning, not the finished meal. See the product page and pack for ingredients and nutrition.
Meat Lab
Chicken Thunderbird
Chicken
Coat the poultry and rest 10 minutes before cooking.
$19.95240 gExplore rub
Compare nutrition & value
- Sodium / 100 g
- 12300 mg
- Sugars / 100 g
- 31.3 g
- Price / 100 g
- $8.31
Values describe the seasoning, not the finished meal. See the product page and pack for ingredients and nutrition.
Product uses and nutrition are drawn from the BBQ Religion catalogue. Prices are in AUD. Shop all rubs.
A CLOSER LOOK
Why does the texture matter?
Texture changes how a seasoning covers the food and how you apply it. These are the named textures in our range, with a practical example for each.
Rock salt
Visible salt crystals rather than a fine coating. Picanha seasoning uses rock salt: press the crystals onto the cut and follow its application guide before grilling.
PicanhaFine
A fine seasoning can cover the surface in a thin layer. Xtra Mojo and Mexicana share this texture, but have different blends and cooking uses.
Xtra MojoFlake
Gringo is a dried chimichurri blend. Mix it with olive oil and red wine vinegar for a sauce, use it in a marinade, apply as a dry rub or sprinkle over cooked food.
GringoCoarse salt & pepper
Tommy Gun has a visible salt-and-pepper texture and is intended for beef, including smoked brisket. Check its product page for application guidance.
Tommy GunTHE FULL REFERENCE
Compare the rubs, side by side.
All individual rubs are included here, independently of the filter above. Compare food matches, grind, application, sodium, sugars and price on the same basis. Sets are excluded because they contain more than one blend.
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| Rub | For | Grind | When and how to apply | Sodium / 100 g | Sugars / 100 g | Price / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PicanhaBRZ Food | Beef, Chicken, Seafood, Vegetables | Rock salt | Press onto the meat, rest 15 minutes, then grill. | 37,800 mg | 0.2 g | $5.41 |
| Xtra MojoBRZ Food | Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Seafood | Fine | Coat the food before grilling, pan cooking or roasting. | 16,600 mg | 9.9 g | $7.58 |
| GringoBRZ Food | Beef, Pork, Chicken, Lamb, Seafood, Vegetables | Flake | Use as a dry rub, or mix with olive oil and red wine vinegar for chimichurri. | 60 mg | 6.3 g | $15.79 |
| Tommy GunMeat Lab | Beef | Coarse salt and pepper | Apply before smoking or grilling; follow the method for your cut. | 25,600 mg | 0.2 g | $8.87 |
| MexicanaBRZ Food | Beef, Pork, Chicken, Vegetables | Fine | Season before cooking, or mix into taco fillings and casseroles. | 14,000 mg | 36.6 g | $7.58 |
| Beef BomberMeat Lab | Beef | Not stated | Pat dry, season evenly and rest 10 minutes before cooking. | 17,500 mg | 6.3 g | $7.98 |
| Lamb GrenadeMeat Lab | Lamb, Beef | Not stated | Coat the lamb, rest 10 minutes, then cook according to the cut. | 17,900 mg | 22.5 g | $8.67 |
| Pork MissileMeat Lab | Pork | Not stated | Coat the pork and rest 10 minutes; cook according to the cut. | 6,240 mg | 39.6 g | $8.87 |
| Chicken ThunderbirdMeat Lab | Chicken | Not stated | Coat the poultry and rest 10 minutes before cooking. | 12,300 mg | 31.3 g | $8.31 |
What the comparison tells you
Grind: 4 rubs do not have a published grind in the catalogue. “Not stated” means the information is unavailable, not that the blend has no texture. The texture guide above covers the named grinds, while this table includes the complete individual-rub range.
Heat level: there is no chilli-heat rating in this comparison. The available technical-sheet levels are estimates, so they are not presented as confirmed product ratings.
Source: the comparison uses product information recorded in the BBQ Religion catalogue. Product pages provide the individual context; the pack remains the reference for ingredients and nutrition. Missing values are not inferred from the product name or its photograph.
MAKE THE NUMBERS USEFUL
How to read a rub comparison.
Per 100 g is a comparison basis
The sodium and sugar columns describe 100 g of seasoning, not 100 g of cooked meat and not a recommended serving. The amount added to a cook depends on the quantity of rub actually used.
For example, 10 g of a seasoning contains one tenth of the sodium and sugar shown in its per-100-g figures. That is a calculation example, not a suggested dose or a claim about how much remains on the food after cooking.
Sodium is not the weight of salt
The table reports the catalogue's sodium figure in milligrams. It does not label that figure as grams of salt. Compare sodium with sodium, using the same 100 g basis for each blend.
A lower figure does not automatically make one product a substitute for another. Gringo, prepared as chimichurri, has a different role from Picanha's rock-salt seasoning.
Sugar belongs beside the cooking method
Read the sugar column together with the application notes. Pork Missile and Mexicana are suitable for several cooking methods; choose a recipe for the cut and preparation you are making.
Follow the product instructions and the recipe rather than treating every blend and cut the same way.
Jar price and value are different comparisons
Jar sizes vary across the range. Price per 100 g gives you a common weight basis: divide the jar price by its weight in grams, then multiply by 100.
This is a price comparison, not a cost-per-meal estimate. It does not assume the same dose or the same number of cooks from every blend. Current variant prices and weights supply the calculation above.
FROM ADRIANO'S GRILL
Put the guide
into practice.
Take your choice from the jar to the grill. Explore the BBQ Religion recipe collection for cooking ideas, and discover the competition results behind the brand.
BEFORE YOU FIRE UP
BBQ rub questions,
answered.
A few useful starting points for choosing and applying your seasoning.
How do I choose a BBQ rub?
Start with the food, then the cooking method. Use the food filters in this guide to narrow the range, then read each rub's application notes. A seasoning for a quick steak cook may call for a different application from one used for smoked brisket or a finishing sauce.
Which BBQ Religion rub should I use for beef?
For a Brazilian-style rump cap, start with Picanha rock-salt seasoning. Xtra Mojo is a fine steak seasoning. For smoked brisket, compare Tommy Gun, a coarse salt-and-pepper rub. Other beef matches appear in the Beef filter above.
What is the difference between Picanha and Xtra Mojo?
Picanha uses rock-salt crystals, while Xtra Mojo is a fine seasoning. Picanha's application guide calls for pressing the crystals into the surface before cooking. Xtra Mojo gives a finer coating. Compare the product notes, ingredients and nutrition to choose for your cut.
How do I prepare Gringo chimichurri?
Mix Gringo with olive oil and red wine vinegar to make chimichurri sauce. You can also use it as a dry rub, an olive-oil marinade or a finishing seasoning.
Can I use these rubs on vegetables?
Yes. Picanha, Xtra Mojo, Gringo and Mexicana are listed for vegetables in the official catalogue. Compare their flavour profiles and follow the application notes for your dish.
Do all BBQ rubs contain the same amount of salt or sugar?
No. Salt and sugar content vary between blends. Open the nutrition comparison on a rub card to see sodium and sugars per 100 g of seasoning. These figures describe the rub itself, not a portion of cooked food. Check the product page and pack before choosing.