The Backyard Italia Rub

Herb-forward and savoury, with subtle smoke, gentle warmth and a bright lemon finish.

Backyard Italia is built for one thing: taking the flavours of an Italian countryside kitchen out to the grill.

Oregano, thyme and rosemary lead the blend, then sea salt, garlic and onion build a deep savoury base, with smoked paprika adding fire-kissed depth. Dark brown sugar helps form a caramelised crust, cracked black pepper and mustard bring complexity, and a hint of lemon zest lifts the whole thing clean at the finish.

Over charcoal, gas, a smoker or in the oven, this Italian herb rub gives you the same bold, aromatic crust every time.

No unnecessary fillers, just quality herbs and spices in the right balance.

Best For:
Grilled and smoked chicken, pork chops and ribs, lamb cutlets, kebabs, steak, roast potatoes and wedges, chargrilled vegetables and flatbreads.

Why You'll Love It:

• Herb-forward and bold.
  Oregano, thyme and rosemary give a genuine Italian backbone that stands up to high heat.
• Deep savoury base.
  Garlic and onion bring richness without the heavy saltiness of a standard BBQ rub.
• Gentle warmth, bright finish.
  A soft chilli note underneath, with lemon zest cutting clean through at the end.
• Genuinely versatile.
  Direct or indirect heat, low and slow or hot and fast, meat or vegetables.
• Premium ingredients.
  Quality herbs and spices with no unnecessary fillers.

How To Use It:

1. Lightly oil the meat or vegetables first so the rub has something to hold onto.
2. Apply generously, around 1 to 2 tablespoons per kilo of meat, coating evenly on all sides.
3. Rest for 20 to 60 minutes before cooking, then grill, smoke or roast, and rest the meat again afterwards to lock in the juices.

Good To Know:
The sugar in this blend helps form the crust, so keep an eye on flare-ups over direct flame and move to indirect heat if it starts to catch. Just as good on a tray of roast potatoes or flatbread as it is on lamb. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and keep the lid sealed.

Ingredients:
Dried oregano, dried thyme, sea salt, dark brown sugar, dried rosemary, coarse black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, MUSTARD powder, chilli powder, lemon zest powder.

Allergen Advice:
Contains mustard and sulphur dioxide/sulphites. Produced in a facility that also handles soy, celery, mustard, sesame and nuts.