Big Poppa Smokers collection of barbecue seasonings

Championship flavor starts with the rub you trust.

BBQ Rubs by Protein

BBQ Seasoning Guide by Protein

Learn how to choose the perfect BBQ seasoning for every protein, from brisket and pork to chicken, fish, and more.

From brisket to burgers, these rubs bring serious flavor.

Best BBQ Rubs for Beef

Beef demands bold. Whether you're cooking brisket, tri-tip, steak, or burgers, these rubs bring the richness and bark-building punch you're after:

Cash Cow – The go-to brisket rub for top competition teams.
Competition Brisket & Steak – Designed for perfect flavor layering on steaks and brisket.
Double Secret Steak Rub – Your secret weapon for tri-tip, NY strip, and more.
Happy Ending – Finish your brisket with a flavor bomb of umami and heat.
Cuckoo Racha (Limited Edition) – Adds smoky heat and tang, great on flank steak or carne asada.
Little Louie’s Garlic Pepper – Ideal base layer for any beef cut.

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Season your ribs, butts, and chops like a pro

Best BBQ Rubs for Pork

Pork loves sweet, savory, and a little heat. Whether it's baby back ribs, pork butts, tenderloin, or chops, these rubs will have you cooking like a champ:

Sweet Money – Our #1 best-seller. Balanced sweetness and savory backbone.
Money – The original all-purpose pork rub with less sugar.
Jallelujah Bacon – Add smoky bacon flavor to ribs or chops.
Jallelujah Lime – Bright citrus twist that plays perfectly with pork fat.
Competition Stash – Built for flavor and texture on comp-style ribs.
Happy Ending – Sprinkle on pork ribs or burnt ends right before boxing.
Desert Gold – Great for grilled pork tenderloin or chops.
Cuckoo Racha (Limited Edition) – Heat + sweet, perfect for spicy pulled pork.

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Top rubs for grilled, smoked, or roasted chicken.

Best BBQ Rubs for Chicken

Wings, thighs, breasts, or whole bird — we’ve got flavor for every cut and every style of cooking:

Sweet Money Hot – Heat-forward version of our best-seller, killer on wings.
Sweet Money – Great for drumsticks and smoked halves.
Money – Clean, savory flavor base.
Jallelujah Jalapeño – Add pop and pepper to spatchcocked birds or thighs.
Jallelujah Bacon – Because bacon + chicken
Jallelujah Lime – Awesome for grilled chicken tacos or kabobs.
Desert Gold – Bright citrus + herb for rotisserie-style flavor.
Competition Stash – Adds comp-style depth to thighs and skin-on cuts.
Happy Ending – Pro move: dust it on your wings post-cook.
Cuckoo Racha (Limited Edition) – Spice it up with heat and complexity.

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Citrus, herb, and heat—flavor blends that make seafood shine.

Best BBQ Rubs for Fish

When it comes to fish, balance and brightness win. Here are the BPS rubs that bring out the best in seafood:

Desert Gold – A citrusy, herby classic. Perfect for salmon, halibut, shrimp, or swordfish.
Jallelujah Lime – Light heat + lime zest = fish taco perfection.
Jallelujah Jalapeño – For heat-seekers who love a spicy kick on grilled fish.
Jallelujah Bacon – Great on smoked trout or salmon.
Little Louie’s Garlic Pepper – A versatile base that plays well with lemon and butter.
Cuckoo Racha (Limited Edition) – Want spicy teriyaki vibes? This brings it.

Best Fish & Seafood Recipes and Tips

Expert tips and recipes to help you master every BBQ cook.

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