Scott's Smoked Q Chesapeake Dry Rub Sweet Smoky Coastal BBQ Seasoning

Why save coastal seasoning for seafood night when it can bring distinctive flavor to your entire cookout? Scott's Smoked Q Chesapeake Dry Rub combines sweet, smoky and savory BBQ flavor with a Baltimore-style seafood seasoning kick on the finish.

Developed with catering versatility in mind, this Maryland-inspired dry rub works on everything from crab, shrimp and salmon to brisket, wings, pulled pork, ribs and roasted vegetables. Sprinkle it on before cooking, use it as a finishing seasoning or keep it at the table for potatoes, eggs, fries and popcorn.

Award Winner: 3rd Place, 2026 ZestFest Fiery Food Challenge.

• BBQ Meets Coastal Seasoning: Sweet, smoky and savory flavor up front with a Baltimore-style seafood seasoning finish.
• More Than a Seafood Rub: Season brisket, ribs, wings, pulled pork, burgers, chicken and vegetables.
• Seafood-Friendly: A natural choice for crab, shrimp, salmon, scallops and grilled fish.
• Versatile Cooking Applications: Use it on the smoker, grill, flat top or in the oven.
• Everyday Finishing Seasoning: Sprinkle over fries, popcorn, eggs, potatoes or corn on the cob.
• Small-Batch Quality: Made in small batches with no fillers and no MSG.
• Award-Winning Flavor: Earned 3rd Place at the 2026 ZestFest Fiery Food Challenge.

• Crab and Shrimp: Bring sweet-smoky BBQ character to classic seafood preparations.
• Salmon, Fish and Scallops: Season before grilling, roasting, sautéing or blackening.
• Brisket: Add coastal-inspired seasoning to a traditional BBQ favorite.
• Chicken and Wings: Use before smoking, grilling, roasting or baking.
• Pulled Pork and Ribs: Build a sweet, smoky seasoning layer before cooking.
• Burgers: Add savory BBQ flavor with a seafood-seasoning twist.
• Corn and Potatoes: Sprinkle over corn on the cob, roasted potatoes or fries.
• Vegetables: Season before roasting or grilling.
• Eggs and Popcorn: Use as a finishing seasoning for everyday snacks and meals.
• Vanilla Ice Cream: Try a small sprinkle for an unexpected sweet-savory pairing.

Chesapeake takes the familiar appeal of Baltimore-style seafood seasoning and brings it into the BBQ world. Its sweet and smoky character makes it a useful choice for brisket, ribs, pulled pork and chicken, while the coastal seasoning finish complements crab, shrimp, salmon and other seafood.

That combination makes it especially convenient when you're preparing a mixed cookout menu. Season the chicken, shrimp and vegetables with the same rub while giving each dish a consistent coastal-meets-BBQ flavor.

For BBQ and Grilling

Apply Chesapeake to brisket, wings, pulled pork, ribs, chicken, burgers or other meats before cooking. Use it on the smoker, grill, flat top or in the oven.

For Seafood

Season crab, shrimp, salmon, fish or scallops before grilling, roasting, sautéing or blackening. Start with an even coating and adjust to your preferred seasoning level.

For Everyday Cooking

Sprinkle Chesapeake over potatoes, corn, roasted vegetables, eggs, fries or popcorn. It also works as a finishing seasoning after cooking or directly at the table.

For an Unexpected Sweet Pairing

Try a light sprinkle over vanilla ice cream. The sweet, smoky and savory profile creates an unconventional contrast with the dessert's sweetness.

Use Chesapeake as the seasoning foundation, then add a complementary sauce for a layered BBQ or seafood dish.

• The Original: Add sweet, garlicky sauce to Chesapeake-seasoned chicken, pork, ribs, wings, shrimp or potatoes.
• The Spicy Original: Bring additional heat to Chesapeake-rubbed wings, chicken, seafood, burgers or pork.
• Alabama Q: Pair its creamy, tangy character with Chesapeake-seasoned chicken, shrimp, fish, potatoes or vegetables.
• Carolina Gold: Add tangy mustard flavor to seasoned pork, chicken, ribs, wings, shrimp or roasted vegetables.
• Blackened by Dusted: Layer with Chesapeake on shrimp, fish, chicken, wings or tacos for a more pronounced seasoned crust.

• Backyard BBQ cooks who want a seasoning that works beyond traditional pork and beef rubs
• Seafood lovers preparing crab, shrimp, salmon, scallops or grilled fish
• Brisket, rib and pulled pork enthusiasts looking for a coastal-inspired flavor
• Home cooks who want one rub for proteins, vegetables and everyday sides
• Hosts preparing mixed BBQ and seafood menus
• Gift shoppers building a Scott's Smoked Q seasoning and sauce collection

• Season before cooking: Apply Chesapeake to meat, seafood or vegetables before grilling, smoking or roasting.
• Finish at the table: Keep it nearby for an extra sprinkle over cooked potatoes, fries, eggs or corn.
• Build a layered flavor: Season chicken or pork with Chesapeake, then finish with The Original or Carolina Gold.
• Add more heat: Pair Chesapeake with The Spicy Original when you want a hotter finished dish.
• Try a seafood combination: Layer Chesapeake with Blackened by Dusted on shrimp or fish for a seasoned crust.
• Experiment with snacks: Start with a light sprinkle on popcorn or vanilla ice cream, then adjust to taste.