Meat Church Honey Hog BBQ Rub

Sweet Southern-Style Seasoning for Pork, Ribs, Chicken and More

Bring sweet Southern barbecue flavour to your backyard with Meat Church Honey Hog BBQ Rub, available online and in-store at You Need A BBQ in Sherwood Park, Alberta.

Honey Hog is one of Meat Church’s original seasonings, inspired by Matt Pittman’s Southern roots. Its combination of sugar, honey powder, paprika, garlic and savoury spices creates a sweet, balanced flavour with the rich mahogany colour barbecue cooks look for.

Designed primarily for pork and poultry, Honey Hog is an excellent choice for ribs, pulled pork, pork shoulder, chicken, turkey, fish and smoked vegetables. Use it for relaxed backyard meals, BBQ classes or competition-inspired cooking.

Why Choose Meat Church Honey Hog?

• Sweet Southern-style barbecue flavour

• Made with sugar, honey powder and savoury spices

• Excellent on pork, ribs, chicken and pulled pork

• Adds rich mahogany colour while cooking

• Works on poultry, fish and vegetables

• Suitable for grilling, smoking, roasting and baking

• Great for backyard and competition-inspired BBQ

• Gluten-free

• No MSG

• Available in multiple sizes

• Available in Canada from You Need A BBQ

What Does Meat Church Honey Hog Taste Like?

Meat Church Honey Hog delivers a sweet barbecue flavour built around honey, sugar, paprika, garlic and balanced savoury spices.

It is not designed to be hot or heavily peppery. Its approachable sweet-and-savoury profile makes it an excellent choice for family meals, chicken, ribs and pork.

What Can You Use Honey Hog On?

Use Meat Church Honey Hog BBQ Rub on:

• Baby back ribs

• St. Louis-style ribs

• Pork shoulder

• Pulled pork

• Pork chops

• Pork tenderloin

• Pork belly

• Pork steaks

• Chicken wings

• Chicken thighs

• Chicken breasts

• Drumsticks

• Whole chicken

• Turkey

• Salmon

• White fish

• Shrimp

• Sweet potatoes

• Corn

• Squash

• Smoked vegetables

Its sweetness also pairs well with fruit-forward, smoky and tangy barbecue sauces.

How to Use Meat Church Honey Hog

Pat the meat dry before applying the seasoning.

Shake Honey Hog evenly over all sides of the food. Larger cuts such as pork shoulder, ribs and whole chicken can handle a generous coating, while fish and vegetables generally need less.

Allow the seasoning to rest on the surface for approximately 15 to 30 minutes before cooking. This helps the rub adhere and begin developing colour.

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

Because Honey Hog contains sugar and honey powder, monitor it carefully when cooking directly over high heat. Controlled or indirect heat can help develop colour without burning the seasoning.

Excellent on Pork Ribs

Honey Hog is an excellent choice for baby back ribs and St. Louis-style ribs.

Apply an even coating to both sides of the ribs and allow the seasoning to adhere before placing them on the smoker. The sugar, honey and paprika help create a rich barbecue colour and a sweet exterior.

For extra heat, layer Honey Hog with Meat Church Honey Hog Hot. Apply lighter coats of each seasoning to avoid over-seasoning.

Perfect for Pork Shoulder and Pulled Pork

Apply Honey Hog generously to all sides of a pork shoulder before smoking.

Its sweet flavour complements the richness of pork, while the paprika and spices help develop an attractive exterior bark.

Honey Hog can be used with Meat Church Hog Injection to add flavour inside the pork while the rub builds flavour and colour on the outside.

Great on Chicken and Turkey

Use Honey Hog on:

• Smoked chicken wings

• Chicken thighs

• Drumsticks

• Chicken breasts

• Spatchcock chicken

• Whole smoked chicken

• Turkey breast

• Whole turkey

For whole poultry, season underneath the skin where possible before applying another light coating to the exterior.

Honey Hog also pairs well with poultry prepared using Meat Church Bird Bath Poultry Brine.

Try It on Fish and Vegetables

Honey Hog is not limited to pork and chicken. Apply a lighter coating to salmon, white fish or shrimp to add sweetness and colour without overwhelming the food.

It also works well on:

• Sweet potatoes

• Squash

• Corn

• Carrots

• Cauliflower

• Brussels sprouts

• Grilled mixed vegetables

Toss vegetables with a small amount of oil before adding the seasoning.

Recommended Meat Church Pairings

Honey Hog can be used alone or layered with:

• Meat Church Honey Hog Hot for sweet jalapeño heat

• Meat Church Holy Voodoo for savoury Cajun-inspired heat

• Meat Church The Gospel for balanced all-purpose flavour

• Meat Church Holy Gospel for additional savoury depth

• Meat Church Deez Nuts for pecan-inspired flavour

• Meat Church Honey Bacon for added bacon character

When combining seasonings, apply lighter layers so the food does not become overly salty or sweet.

Available Sizes

Meat Church Honey Hog BBQ Rub is available in:

• 12.5 oz shaker bottle

• 1 lb resealable bag

• 5 lb bulk bag

The shaker bottle is convenient for backyard cooking, while the larger bags are suited to frequent cooks, competition teams, BBQ classes, caterers and restaurants.

Ingredients

Sugar, salt, honey powder containing refined syrup and honey, spices including paprika, dextrose, dehydrated garlic, celery, silicon dioxide to prevent caking and spice extractives.

Gluten-free.

No MSG.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meat Church Honey Hog best used on?

Honey Hog is especially good on pork ribs, pork shoulder, pulled pork, chicken, turkey, fish and vegetables.

Is Meat Church Honey Hog spicy?

No. Honey Hog focuses on sweet honey flavour and savoury barbecue spices rather than heat.

Is Honey Hog good on ribs?

Yes. It adds sweetness, flavour and rich mahogany colour to baby back ribs and St. Louis-style ribs.

Can Honey Hog be used on chicken?

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

Can I use Honey Hog on pulled pork?

Yes. Honey Hog is an excellent seasoning for pork shoulder and pulled pork because its sweetness complements the richness of the meat.

Is Honey Hog suitable for competition BBQ?

Yes. Its balanced sweetness and attractive colour make it a strong choice for competition-inspired ribs, pork and chicken.

Can Honey Hog be combined with Honey Hog Hot?

Yes. Combining Honey Hog with Honey Hog Hot creates a balanced sweet-and-spicy flavour that works especially well on ribs and chicken.

Is Meat Church Honey Hog gluten-free?

Yes. Meat Church labels Honey Hog as gluten-free.

Does Meat Church Honey Hog contain MSG?

No. Meat Church labels Honey Hog as containing no MSG.

What size is the shaker bottle?

The current Honey Hog shaker contains 12.5 oz of seasoning. It is also available in 1 lb and 5 lb bags.

Where can I buy Meat Church Honey Hog in Canada?

Shop Meat Church Honey Hog online or visit You Need A BBQ in Sherwood Park, Alberta.

Available at You Need A BBQ

Shop Meat Church Honey Hog BBQ Rub and a complete selection of Meat Church seasonings, sauces, brines and injections at You Need A BBQ.

Whether you are smoking pork ribs, preparing pulled pork, grilling chicken or roasting vegetables, Honey Hog adds sweet Southern-style flavour and beautiful barbecue colour.

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