Zesty Slap

Zesty Slap is your smoky‑bright, lime‑lifted troublemaker — a chipotle‑citrus rub with enough attitude to wake up anything it touches. It’s a proper chipotle lime BBQ rub with smoky chipotle, cracked pepper, brown sugar, garlic, onion and kaffir lime leaf blending into a warm, earthy, tangy profile that feels like Tex‑Mex meets backyard grill. Smoky, tangy, a little fiery and absolutely alive — the kind of smoky citrus seasoning that brings instant energy to anything it hits.

The flavour hits in layers: chipotle warmth, peppery depth, sweet‑savory backbone, earthy spice and a clean lime zing that cuts through fat and keeps everything fresh. Bold enough for beef and pork, bright enough for chicken and veg and lively enough for seafood. It’s the seasoning equivalent of sunshine, cold drinks and grilled street food — a true smoky chipotle rub with citrus lift.

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Flavour Profile

• Smokiness: Medium
• Sweetness: Medium
• Savoury Depth: Medium–High
• Heat: Medium
• Colour: Smoky red with citrus lift
• Vibe: Smoky‑lime chaos

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Best On

Steaks, brisket edges, burgers, chicken thighs, pork ribs, prawns, salmon, tuna and white fish.
Also brilliant on corn, sweet potato, cauliflower and zucchini.
Perfect when you want a bright lime BBQ rub or a lively chipotle BBQ seasoning vibe.

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Why It Works

• Chipotle: Brings smoky, earthy warmth.
• Cracked pepper: Adds lively depth.
• Brown sugar: Caramelises into glossy edges.
• Garlic and onion: Build savoury backbone.
• Kaffir lime leaf: Adds bright citrus lift.
• Cayenne: Gives clean, confident heat.
• Lake Deborah salt: Keeps everything balanced and vibrant.

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How to Use

• For beef: Coat generously for smoky‑lime crusts with pepper bite.
• For chicken: Rub well for tangy, smoky, caramelised skin.
• For pork: Add warmth and citrus brightness without heaviness.
• For seafood: Sprinkle lightly for lively, smoky‑tangy sears.
• For vegetables: Toss with oil and roast for smoky‑lime flavour bombs.
• For corn or sweet potato: Shake on before grilling for instant street‑food energy.

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Pair It With

• Zesty Slap + Too Hot for Common Sense — for spicy‑lime BBQ chaos.
• Zesty Slap + Fixes Most Things — for sweet‑smoky‑citrus magic.
• Zesty Slap + Herbalicious Rubdown — for bright, herb‑citrus seafood and veg.

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Ingredients

Smoked Paprika, Ground Chipotle, Cracked Pepper, Brown Sugar, Lake Deborah Salt, Onion, Kaffir Lime Leaf, Garlic Granules, Cayenne Pepper.

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Nutrition Information

Serving size: 10g
Servings per pack: 19
Energy: 111 kJ
Protein: 1.1 g
Fat: 0.4 g
Carbs: 4 g
Sugars: 2.6 g
Sodium: 215 mg

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FAQ

• Is this rub spicy? Medium — smoky chipotle warmth with clean citrus lift.
• Does it work on seafood? It’s exceptional — especially prawns, salmon and white fish.
• Is it sweet? Lightly — just enough to caramelise.
• Does the lime taste artificial? No — kaffir lime leaf gives natural, aromatic citrus.