{"product_id":"competition-rub-package","title":"Hickman's BBQ Competition Rub Package","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHickman's BBQ Competition Rub Package for Layered Flavor, Rich Color \u0026amp; Consistent Results\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding competition-style flavor can be difficult when one seasoning has to provide sweetness, color, smoke, and heat on its own. \u003cstrong\u003eHickman's BBQ Competition Rub Package\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo award-winning seasonings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Hickman's BBQ Sweet Rub and Hickman's BBQ Cowgirl Rub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for layering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use Sweet Rub as the base and Cowgirl Rub as the finishing accent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced competition flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines savory sweetness, rich color, smoky depth, and warm heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile package:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent on pork, ribs, chicken, turkey, wings, vegetables, baked beans, and smoked mac and cheese.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade without preservatives.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGluten free.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest On\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaked Beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoked Mac \u0026amp; Cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBBQ Rub Package\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Sweet Rub and 1 Cowgirl Rub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Rub Net Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.4 oz (266.5 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCowgirl Rub Net Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.4 oz (323 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Rub Heat Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMild\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCowgirl Rub Heat Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm, Balanced Heat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGluten Free, No Preservatives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade In\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHickman's BBQ Sweet Rub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA 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.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHickman's BBQ Cowgirl Rub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA 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.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLayer Competition-Style Flavor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade for the Smoker, Grill \u0026amp; Kitchen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range from mild sweetness to warm heat also makes the package easy to use when cooking for guests with different flavor preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho's This For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompetition cooks\u003c\/strong\u003e building layered flavor and rich color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackyard pitmasters\u003c\/strong\u003e who want two versatile rubs for grilling and smoking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome cooks\u003c\/strong\u003e seasoning proteins, vegetables, and barbecue sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBBQ gift shoppers\u003c\/strong\u003e looking for an award-winning seasoning package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerously coat protein or vegetables before grilling, smoking, roasting, or baking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse Sweet Rub as the base layer for savory sweetness and color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd Cowgirl Rub as an accent layer for warm heat and smoky depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry both rubs on baked beans or smoked mac and cheese for added barbecue flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore both containers in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat comes in the Hickman's BBQ Competition Rub Package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should I layer the two rubs?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Sweet Rub as the base layer, then apply Cowgirl Rub as an accent or finishing layer for additional smoky depth and warm heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat foods are these rubs best on?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are excellent on pork, ribs, chicken, turkey, wings, vegetables, baked beans, and smoked mac and cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow spicy are the rubs?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Rub is mild. Cowgirl Rub delivers warm, balanced heat without overwhelming the meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHave these BBQ rubs won awards?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAre the rubs gluten free?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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