Awesome Spice Rubs for Grilling Meat and Veggies

April 25, 2015 5:30 PM

Where do i find small batch handcrafted spicerubs to send as a gift.

I have a friend that loves to bbq and wanted to give him a selection of spice rubs that he can use for the summer. He loves spicy food and is a grill master.
Thanks in advance

posted by sukhisingh to Food & Drink (13 answers total)

The Spice House!
posted by heyho at 5:45 PM on April 25, 2015 [2 favorites]

I have several flavors of hand-made Urban Sproule sea salts, and they are a fantastic garnish/rub. Celery and Thai Chili are my favorites, but I'll be damned if Peach Habanero doesn't sound utterly delectable as a steak rub.
posted by carsonb at 5:46 PM on April 25, 2015

I am a huge fan of Gneiss Spice.
posted by anastasiav at 5:50 PM on April 25, 2015

I've found some good packaged spice rubs at World Market/Cost Plus.
posted by guster4lovers at 5:55 PM on April 25, 2015

Jer's Rubs are well spoken of.
posted by zadcat at 5:57 PM on April 25, 2015 [2 favorites]

Volcano Spice Company is based in Hawaii. I have their 'original' flavor: Sweet paprika with natural herbs and spice create a Lively Cajun Style seasoning rub for chicken, steak, fish or pork pan seared, BBQ'd, baked or broiled. Great for seafood, potatoes, eggs & chili.....or as a rub on roast. chicken, or turkey. "A favorite in Hawaii since 1991" for Seared Ahi (Tuna) Sashimi. They have extra spicy versions too.
posted by showbiz_liz at 6:05 PM on April 25, 2015

Savory Spice.
posted by brent at 6:19 PM on April 25, 2015

Penzeys is what you want.
posted by kestrel251 at 6:47 PM on April 25, 2015 [3 favorites]

I've given and received Purpose Design sets several times. The flavors are out of this world. They're in Canada so if you order it might take a bit longer depending on where you live.
posted by the webmistress at 6:54 PM on April 25, 2015

Really love Kauai Spice Co. out of Kauai. Definition of small batch and a taste profile you don't find everywhere.
posted by rdnnyc at 9:16 PM on April 25, 2015

Head Country Championship Seasoning. Made in a small town in Oklahoma.
posted by neushoorn at 12:04 AM on April 26, 2015

I love, love, love the Moroccan Twist Sauce Goddess spice rub.
Delicious, spicy, wonderful.

Their website seems to have a four-variety spice rub gift set.

Last year I took a chance on one of their round little tins on display at the meat department counter, and never regretted it. It lasted for a long time, but for heavy-duty grillers may not last as long.
posted by simulacra at 10:18 AM on April 26, 2015

Oaktown Spice Shop has some very nice blends. Their BBQ Master's Gift Box might be suitable.
posted by Lexica at 11:02 AM on April 26, 2015