A tin of Spicewalla Hot Honey BBQ Rub by Spicewalla sits beside a small heap of reddish-orange BBQ seasoning. The orange-labeled tin signals the rub’s signature sweet heat flavor.
A tin of Spicewalla Hot Honey BBQ Rub by Spicewalla sits on an orange surface with grilled sweet potatoes, chicken wings, mango, habanero peppers, and pink flowers—highlighting a sweet and spicy BBQ seasoning.
Nutrition facts label for Spicewalla Hot Honey BBQ Rub. Shows serving size, calories, sodium, and ingredients like brown sugar, salt, honey, cayenne, smoked paprika & garlic. Enjoy this sweet heat blend from Spicewalla!.
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A tin of Spicewalla Hot Honey BBQ Rub by Spicewalla sits beside a small heap of reddish-orange BBQ seasoning. The orange-labeled tin signals the rub’s signature sweet heat flavor.
A tin of Spicewalla Hot Honey BBQ Rub by Spicewalla sits on an orange surface with grilled sweet potatoes, chicken wings, mango, habanero peppers, and pink flowers—highlighting a sweet and spicy BBQ seasoning.
Nutrition facts label for Spicewalla Hot Honey BBQ Rub. Shows serving size, calories, sodium, and ingredients like brown sugar, salt, honey, cayenne, smoked paprika & garlic. Enjoy this sweet heat blend from Spicewalla!.
A red Spicewalla Hot Honey BBQ Rub tin with a labeled lid, shaker top, and loose rub sits on a pink background with a yellow starburst and the phrase, "You’re ready to shake on the sweet heat flavour.
Three Spicewalla Hot Honey BBQ Rub tins from Spicewalla are stacked in a pyramid, topped with a chicken wing and yellow pepper skewer, surrounded by vibrant scattered spices and warm orange and purple hues.

Spicewalla Hot Honey BBQ Rub

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Spicewalla Hot Honey BBQ Rub: Sweet Heat BBQ Seasoning for Chicken Pork, Ribs and Pizza

Spicewalla Hot Honey BBQ Rub is a dry rub that tastes like hot honey: brown sugar and real honey granules up front, then mild heat from cayenne and crushed red pepper. Smoked paprika and garlic keep it savory, so it reads as BBQ seasoning, not candy.

Spicewalla is a spice company based in Asheville, North Carolina, known for small-batch blends packed in shaker tins. This one comes in a 3.6 oz tin and works on the grill, in the smoker, in the oven and in a fried chicken dredge.

Ingredients

Brown sugar, salt, granulated sugar, honey granules, cayenne, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, Spanish paprika, granulated garlic, rice hulls, citric acid.

The honey comes from dried honey granules, which is how a dry rub can carry real honey flavor without turning sticky in the tin. The rice hulls keep the blend from clumping.

Heat Level and Flavor
  • Heat: mild. The cayenne and red pepper flakes give a warm finish, not a burn, so it suits family cooks and people who usually skip spicy rubs.
  • Sweetness: high. Sugar is the first ingredient, so expect fast color and a glossy, caramelized crust.
  • Savory notes: smoked paprika for a light smoky edge, garlic for depth, citric acid for a little brightness.
Best On
  • Fried chicken, chicken wings and grilled chicken thighs
  • Pork chops, pork tenderloin and pulled pork
  • Baby back ribs and spare ribs
  • Roasted sweet potatoes, carrots and Brussels sprouts
  • Pizza, flatbreads and roasted nuts
How to Use It
  • Fried chicken: mix a few tablespoons into your flour dredge for a sweet heat crust, then dust a little more on the chicken right out of the fryer.
  • Grilling: cook over medium or indirect heat. Because of the sugar, the rub can scorch over high direct flame, so sear briefly and finish on the cooler side of the grill.
  • Ribs and pork: apply an even coat 30 minutes before cooking so the rub can set. Pair it with a savory base rub if you want less sweetness.
  • Pizza: sprinkle lightly over the pizza after it comes out of the oven.
  • Quick marinade: stir the rub into oil with a splash of vinegar and coat chicken or pork before grilling.

Size: 3.6 oz tin

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Pro Tips
  • Use a moderate coating on pork or chicken and keep the sugar-rich surface away from prolonged direct flame.
  • When adding a sweet finishing sauce, start thin so the honey and pepper in the rub remain balanced.

What does Spicewalla Hot Honey BBQ Rub taste like?

Sweet first, then a gentle heat. Brown sugar and honey granules lead, cayenne and crushed red pepper follow, and smoked paprika and garlic round it out. Think of hot honey drizzled over fried chicken, in a shaker.

Is Hot Honey BBQ Rub very spicy?

No. The heat is mild and builds slowly. If you want more kick, finish the cooked food with a drizzle of real hot honey, or pair the rub with a hotter seasoning like Spicewalla N'Asheville Hot Chicken Seasoning.

How is this rub different from a hot honey drizzle?

A hot honey drizzle is a liquid you add after cooking. This rub is a dry seasoning you apply before cooking, so it builds a crust and caramelizes on the meat. Many cooks use both: the rub during the cook, then a finish of Guenther Apiary Arkansas Hot Honey or an Urban Slicer Hot Honey Drizzler at the table.

Will the sugar burn on the grill?

It can, over high direct heat. Sugar is the first ingredient, so cook at medium temperatures or use a two-zone fire, and move food to the cooler side once it has color. On a smoker or in the oven at normal temperatures, it caramelizes without burning.

What meats work best with Hot Honey BBQ Rub?

Chicken and pork are the best match, especially fried chicken, wings, pork chops and ribs. It also works on salmon and shrimp if you cook them quickly over moderate heat.

Can I use it beyond BBQ?

Yes. Toss it with roasted vegetables, sprinkle it on pizza or popcorn, or mix it into butter for cornbread.
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