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
Building competition-style flavor can be difficult when one seasoning has to provide sweetness, color, smoke, and heat on its own. Hickman's BBQ Competition Rub Package pairs the award-winning Sweet Rub with the signature Cowgirl Rub so you can create balanced layers of flavor for barbecue, weeknight meals, and championship-style turn-ins.
Use Sweet Rub as a savory-sweet base, then add Cowgirl Rub as an accent for warm heat and smoky depth. Both blends are gluten free, made without preservatives, and designed to deliver dependable results on pork, ribs, poultry, vegetables, and hearty barbecue sides.
Why You'll Love It- Two award-winning seasonings: Includes Hickman's BBQ Sweet Rub and Hickman's BBQ Cowgirl Rub.
- Built for layering: Use Sweet Rub as the base and Cowgirl Rub as the finishing accent.
- Balanced competition flavor: Combines savory sweetness, rich color, smoky depth, and warm heat.
- Versatile package: Excellent on pork, ribs, chicken, turkey, wings, vegetables, baked beans, and smoked mac and cheese.
- Made without preservatives.
- Gluten free.
- Made in the USA.
- Pork
- Ribs
- Chicken
- Turkey
- Wings
- Vegetables
- Baked Beans
- Smoked Mac & Cheese
| Product Type | BBQ Rub Package |
| Includes | 1 Sweet Rub and 1 Cowgirl Rub |
| Sweet Rub Net Weight | 9.4 oz (266.5 g) |
| Cowgirl Rub Net Weight | 11.4 oz (323 g) |
| Sweet Rub Heat Level | Mild |
| Cowgirl Rub Heat Level | Warm, Balanced Heat |
| Dietary Information | Gluten Free, No Preservatives |
| Made In | USA |
| Hickman's BBQ Sweet Rub | A savory-sweet blend that caramelizes beautifully, supports moisture retention, and creates rich color. Winner of fourth place in the Mild Rub category at the 2022 American Royal Best Rub on the Planet Competition. |
| Hickman's BBQ Cowgirl Rub | A character-rich seasoning with warm heat and smoky depth. It earned second place in the Spicy Rub category and fourth Best Rub Overall at the 2025 American Royal, plus second place in the Spicy Rub category and fifth Best Rub Overall at the 2018 American Royal. |
Sweet Rub creates a flavorful foundation with savory sweetness and dependable caramelization. Cowgirl Rub adds a warm, smoky accent that stands out without overwhelming the natural flavor of the meat.
Apply the rubs separately or combine them in layers depending on the food and the finish you want. This approach gives you more control over sweetness, color, smoke, and heat than relying on a single seasoning.
Made for the Smoker, Grill & KitchenThis package is equally useful for competition cooks, backyard pitmasters, and home cooks. Season ribs or pork before a long smoke, build a flavorful crust on grilled chicken, add extra character to wings, or use the blends on vegetables and barbecue side dishes.
The range from mild sweetness to warm heat also makes the package easy to use when cooking for guests with different flavor preferences.
Who's This For?- Competition cooks building layered flavor and rich color.
- Backyard pitmasters who want two versatile rubs for grilling and smoking.
- Home cooks seasoning proteins, vegetables, and barbecue sides.
- BBQ gift shoppers looking for an award-winning seasoning package.
- Generously coat protein or vegetables before grilling, smoking, roasting, or baking.
- Use Sweet Rub as the base layer for savory sweetness and color.
- Add Cowgirl Rub as an accent layer for warm heat and smoky depth.
- Try both rubs on baked beans or smoked mac and cheese for added barbecue flavor.
- Store both containers in a cool, dry place.
What comes in the Hickman's BBQ Competition Rub Package?
The package includes one 9.4 oz bottle of Hickman's BBQ Sweet Rub and one 11.4 oz bottle of Hickman's BBQ Cowgirl Rub.
How should I layer the two rubs?
Use Sweet Rub as the base layer, then apply Cowgirl Rub as an accent or finishing layer for additional smoky depth and warm heat.
What foods are these rubs best on?
They are excellent on pork, ribs, chicken, turkey, wings, vegetables, baked beans, and smoked mac and cheese.
How spicy are the rubs?
Sweet Rub is mild. Cowgirl Rub delivers warm, balanced heat without overwhelming the meat.
Have these BBQ rubs won awards?
Yes. Sweet Rub placed fourth in the Mild Rub category at the 2022 American Royal Best Rub on the Planet Competition. Cowgirl Rub earned awards at the 2018 and 2025 American Royal competitions.
Are the rubs gluten free?
Yes. Both seasoning blends are gluten free and made without preservatives.
How should I store the rubs?
Store both bottles in a cool, dry place.
Ingredients
Sweet: Sugar, Spices, Salt, Granulated Onion, Molasses Powder, Paprika, Silicon Dioxide (Anti-Caking), and Canola Oil (Anti-Dusting).
Cowgirl: Salt, Spices, Granulated Onion, Granulated Garlic, Spice Extracts, Canola Oil and Silicon Dioxide (Anti-Dusting, Anti-Caking).
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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.