Why DDR BBQ Supply?
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35+ Years of Smoking Experience
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Trusted by 10,000+ BBQ Enthusiasts
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Handpicked for Quality & Performance
Big Poppa’s Desert Gold Seasoning is a citrus-forward, Mediterranean-inspired BBQ rub designed to bring brightness, balance, and versatility to your cooking. Built around vibrant citrus notes, bell pepper, and savory spices, this seasoning delivers a clean, refreshing flavor that goes far beyond traditional BBQ rubs.
Equally at home on the grill, smoker, or stovetop, Desert Gold enhances lighter proteins and vegetables without overpowering them. It has become a favorite among professional kitchens and backyard cooks alike, including use at BJ’s Restaurants & Brewhouse, where it complements Mediterranean-style dishes with restaurant-quality consistency.
Why You’ll Love It- Bright citrus flavor with savory Mediterranean-style balance
- Excellent on lighter proteins and vegetables
- Gluten free with no MSG or artificial additives
- Trusted by professional chefs and BBQ teams
- Versatile for grilling, smoking, roasting, or indoor cooking
- Chicken breasts, thighs, wings, and whole birds
- Fish, shrimp, and seafood
- Pork tenderloin and light pork cuts
- Grilled or roasted vegetables
- Mediterranean-style and citrus-forward dishes
- Apply generously and allow the seasoning to rest before cooking
- Excellent on grilled asparagus, shrimp skewers, and lemon-garlic chicken
- Layer with a savory or sweet BBQ rub for competition-style depth
- Works well as both a cooking rub and light finishing seasoning
- Cooks who prefer bright, citrus-driven flavor profiles
- Grillers looking for an alternative to traditional BBQ rubs
- Seafood and chicken-focused cooks
- Anyone wanting a clean, versatile all-purpose seasoning
What foods does Desert Gold work best on?
This seasoning shines on chicken, fish, pork, and vegetables.
What flavor profile does this seasoning have?
It features bright citrus notes with balanced, savory Mediterranean-style flavor.
Is this seasoning good for grilling and indoor cooking?
Yes. It performs well for grilling, smoking, roasting, and stovetop cooking.
Can this seasoning be layered with other rubs?
Yes. It pairs well with savory or sweet rubs to add brightness and depth.
Is this seasoning popular in restaurants?
Yes. It is used by professional kitchens and BBQ teams.
Ingredients: Salt, dehydrated onion, garlic and bell pepper spices, sesame seed, citric acid, honey powder (maltodextrin, honey), paprika, sugar, lemon juice powder (corn syrup solids, lemon juice, lemon oil), corn starch, and not more than 2 percent tricalcium phosphate added to prevent caking. Contains a bioengineered food ingredient.
Allergen Information: Contains sesame.
Why DDR BBQ Supply?
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35+ Years of Smoking Experience
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Trusted by 10,000+ BBQ Enthusiasts
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Handpicked for Quality & Performance
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With over 35 years of smoking experience, we started DDR BBQ Supply with a simple goal: to help others cook better barbecue. We've spent decades learning what works and what doesn't, and we apply that knowledge to every product we carry. From high-performance grills and smokers to carefully selected rubs, sauces, and tools, everything we offer is something we believe in and use ourselves. We don’t believe in cutting corners or selling gear we wouldn’t rely on during our own backyard cooks and when we compete in BBQ competitions.