Heath Riles Apple BBQ Rub – 16 oz

Sweet and Savoury Apple Seasoning for Ribs, Pork, Chicken and More

Add a crisp, fruity twist to your barbecue with Heath Riles Apple BBQ Rub, available online and in-store at You Need A BBQ in Sherwood Park, Alberta.

This bestselling BBQ rub combines apple flavour, brown sugar, savoury spices and a peppery kick. The result is a balanced sweet-and-tangy seasoning that adds bold flavour and attractive colour to pork ribs, pulled pork, chicken, fish and more.

Whether you are smoking ribs, grilling chicken thighs or roasting vegetables, Heath Riles Apple Rub brings fruity sweetness and classic barbecue flavour to every cook.

Why Choose Heath Riles Apple Rub?

• Sweet apple flavour with savoury BBQ spices

• Fruity tang with a peppery finish

• Excellent on pork, ribs and chicken

• Great on fish and roasted vegetables

• Helps create rich barbecue colour

• Suitable for grilling, smoking, roasting and baking

• Easy to use alone or layered with another rub

• Convenient 16 oz shaker

• Available from You Need A BBQ in Canada

What Does Heath Riles Apple Rub Taste Like?

Heath Riles Apple Rub delivers a balanced combination of:

• Fruity apple flavour

• Brown-sugar sweetness

• Paprika

• Garlic and onion

• Savoury spices

• A light peppery kick

• Mild smoky character

It is sweet without being one-dimensional. The apple tang, savoury seasoning and pepper help balance the sugar and complement smoked or grilled food.

What Can You Use Apple Rub On?

Use Heath Riles Apple BBQ Rub on:

• Baby back ribs

• St. Louis-style ribs

• Pork shoulder

• Pulled pork

• Pork chops

• Pork tenderloin

• Pork belly

• Chicken wings

• Chicken thighs

• Drumsticks

• Chicken breasts

• Whole chicken

• Turkey

• Salmon

• White fish

• Shrimp

• Roasted potatoes

• Sweet potatoes

• Squash

• Corn

• Grilled vegetables

Apple Rub is especially well suited to pork because its fruity sweetness complements the natural richness of the meat.

Excellent on Pork Ribs

Heath Riles Apple Rub is a natural choice for baby back and St. Louis-style ribs.

Apply the seasoning evenly to both sides of the ribs and allow it to rest for approximately 15 to 30 minutes before smoking.

Its brown sugar, apple flavour and paprika help create a colourful exterior with sweet, tangy barbecue flavour.

For additional depth, layer it lightly with Heath Riles Sweet BBQ Rub or a savoury all-purpose seasoning.

Great for Pork Shoulder and Pulled Pork

Apply Apple Rub generously to all sides of a pork shoulder before smoking.

The apple and brown-sugar profile works especially well with:

• Apple juice

• Apple cider

• Honey

• Maple

• Pecan smoke

• Cherry smoke

• Sweet or tangy BBQ sauces

After pulling the pork, taste it and add a small finishing sprinkle when more seasoning is needed.

Perfect for Chicken

Use Heath Riles Apple Rub on chicken wings, thighs, drumsticks, breasts or whole chicken.

Apply an even coating before grilling, smoking, roasting or air-frying. For whole poultry, season under the skin where possible before adding a lighter exterior layer.

The fruity sweetness pairs particularly well with apple, cherry or pecan wood smoke.

Try It on Fish

Heath Riles recommends Apple Rub for fish as well as pork and poultry.

Apply a lighter coating to:

• Salmon

• Trout

• Cod

• Halibut

• Shrimp

The apple flavour adds sweetness and brightness without requiring a complicated marinade.

Great on Vegetables

Apple Rub can also add sweet and savoury flavour to:

• Sweet potatoes

• Squash

• Carrots

• Corn

• Brussels sprouts

• Cauliflower

• Roasted potatoes

• Grilled mixed vegetables

Toss vegetables with a small amount of oil, season evenly and cook until browned and tender.

How to Use Heath Riles Apple Rub

Pat the food dry before applying the seasoning.

Shake Apple Rub evenly over all sides. Larger cuts such as pork shoulder and ribs can handle a generous coating, while fish and vegetables generally require less.

Allow the seasoning to rest for approximately 15 to 30 minutes before cooking so it can adhere to the surface.

Grill, smoke, roast, bake or air-fry using your preferred method.

Because the rub contains sugar and brown sugar, monitor it carefully over high direct heat to prevent the surface from darkening too quickly.

Recommended Flavour Pairings

Pair Heath Riles Apple Rub with:

• Heath Riles Sweet BBQ Rub

• Heath Riles Garlic Jalapeño Rub

• Heath Riles Competition BBQ Sauce

• Heath Riles Sweet BBQ Sauce

• Heath Riles Apple Habanero BBQ Glaze

• Apple juice or cider

• Honey

• Maple

• Pecan, apple or cherry smoke

Heath Riles uses Apple Rub with Sweet BBQ Rub in an official apple-bourbon rib recipe, creating a layered sweet, smoky and fruity flavour profile.

Available Sizes

Heath Riles Apple BBQ Rub is available in:

• 16 oz shaker

• 2 lb refill bag

• Shaker and refill-bag combination

The 16 oz shaker is convenient for home and backyard cooking, while the larger bag is ideal for frequent cooks, BBQ classes and competition teams.

Ingredients

Sugar, brown sugar, paprika, salt, spices, monosodium glutamate, garlic powder, onion powder, natural apple flavour containing maltodextrin and acacia gum, malic acid, annatto, natural flavour, natural smoke flavour and less than 2% tricalcium phosphate to prevent caking.

Contains MSG.

Always refer to the current product package for the latest ingredient, allergen and nutritional information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heath Riles Apple Rub best used on?

It is especially good on pork ribs, pork shoulder, pulled pork, chicken and fish.

What does Apple Rub taste like?

It has fruity apple sweetness and tang balanced with brown sugar, savoury spices and a peppery kick.

Is Heath Riles Apple Rub spicy?

It has a mild peppery kick, but it is not intended to be an intensely hot seasoning.

Is Apple Rub good on ribs?

Yes. Apple flavour and brown sugar pair naturally with pork ribs and help create attractive barbecue colour.

Can I use it on pulled pork?

Yes. Apply it to pork shoulder before smoking and add a small finishing sprinkle after pulling when needed.

Is it good on chicken?

Yes. It works well on wings, thighs, drumsticks, breasts and whole chicken.

Can Apple Rub be used on fish?

Yes. Heath Riles recommends it for fish. Use a lighter coating on delicate seafood.

Can I use it on vegetables?

Yes. It works well on sweet potatoes, squash, corn, carrots and roasted vegetables.

Does Heath Riles Apple Rub contain MSG?

Yes. Monosodium glutamate is included in the official ingredient list.

What size is the shaker?

The current shaker contains 16 oz. A 2 lb refill bag is also available.

Where can I buy Heath Riles Apple Rub in Canada?

Shop Heath Riles Apple BBQ Rub online or visit You Need A BBQ in Sherwood Park, Alberta.

Available at You Need A BBQ

Shop Heath Riles Apple BBQ Rub – 16 oz and a complete selection of Heath Riles rubs, sauces, glazes and BBQ products at You Need A BBQ.

Whether you are smoking ribs, preparing pulled pork, grilling chicken or roasting vegetables, Heath Riles Apple Rub adds fruity sweetness, savoury BBQ flavour and a light peppery kick.

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