Sweet Heat & Shenanigans
Sweet Heat & Shenanigans is your cheeky, caramelised, sweet‑spicy troublemaker — the rub that shows up smiling, behaves for five minutes and then starts a party. It’s a bold sweet and spicy BBQ rub built on smoked paprika, garlic, pepper, honey powder and a lively kick of chilli. The result is glossy, sticky, sweet‑heat magic that turns anything into instant BBQ joy.
It’s playful, punchy and dangerously moreish — the perfect sweet heat seasoning for wings, ribs, chicken, pork and anything that loves a little mischief.
Flavour Profile
- Smokiness: Medium
- Sweetness: Medium‑High
- Savoury Depth: Medium
- Heat: Medium
- Colour: Deep red‑gold with caramelised shine
- Vibe: Sweet‑spicy chaos
Best On
Chicken wings, thighs, drumsticks, pork ribs, pulled pork, chops, burgers, prawns, salmon and roasted vegetables.
Also brilliant on sweet potato, corn, cauliflower and halloumi.
Perfect when you want a BBQ rub for chicken and pork that brings sticky, sweet‑spicy energy.
Why It Works
- Honey powder: Creates glossy, caramelised edges.
- Paprika: Adds warm, smoky depth.
- Garlic and onion: Build savoury backbone.
- Pepper: Adds lively bite.
- Chilli flakes: Bring clean, confident heat.
- Lake Deborah salt: Balances sweetness and keeps flavours bright.
How to Use
- For chicken: Coat generously for sticky, sweet‑spicy skin.
- For pork: Rub well for caramelised bark and sweet‑heat balance.
- For wings: Double‑coat for maximum glossy chaos.
- For seafood: Sprinkle lightly for sweet‑spicy sears.
- For vegetables: Toss with oil and roast for golden, sweet‑heat flavour bombs.
- For sweet potato: Shake on before roasting for instant BBQ candy.
Pair It With
- Sweet Heat & Shenanigans + Fixes Most Things — for sweet‑smoky balance.
- Sweet Heat & Shenanigans + Spiced Up & Poorly Behaved — for spicy‑sweet fire.
- Sweet Heat & Shenanigans + Zesty Slap — for citrus‑sweet BBQ magic.
Ingredients
Smoked Paprika, Onion, Garlic Granules, Mustard Powder (mustard), Cracked Pepper, Lake Deborah Salt, Honey Powder, Chilli Flakes.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 10g
Servings per pack: 19
Energy: 118 kJ
Protein: 1.1 g
Fat: 0.3 g
Carbs: 4.5 g
Sugars: 3.0 g
Sodium: 215 mg
FAQ
- Is it spicy? Medium — sweet first, heat second.
- Does it caramelise? Yes — beautifully glossy and sticky.
- Is it good on wings? It’s outrageous on wings.
- Does it burn? No — caramelises cleanly when oiled.



















