Top-Selling BBQ Rubs Perfect for Your Memorial Day BBQ & Pool Party

Top-Selling BBQ Rubs

Planning a backyard BBQ or pool party this Memorial Day weekend? Take your grilling game up a notch with our top-selling BBQ rubs and sauces. Whether you’re smoking brisket low and slow or making smash burgers on the fly, these rubs are trusted by pitmasters and weekend warriors alike. Here’s a breakdown of our customer favorites—plus helpful ideas for what to make with each one!

Best Rubs & Sauces for Memorial Day Grilling

1. Over the Fire Brisket Rub

Description: Bold, simple, and designed to help you nail a traditional Texas bark. With salt, black pepper, garlic, and a dash of seasoning salt, this rub adds deep flavor without overpowering your meat.

Brisket & Steak Rub - Over the Fire BBQ Supply

Best Used On: Brisket, steak, burgers

Price: $11.95

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BBQ Dish Ideas:

  • Smoked Texas-style brisket
  • Reverse-seared tomahawk steaks
  • Grilled tri-tip with chimichurri
  • Smashburgers with brisket rub crust
  • Beef ribs with hardwood smoke

2. Over the Fire BBQ Sauce

Description: A versatile, tangy-sweet BBQ sauce with a smoky finish. Ideal for brushing on ribs, pulled pork, or even using as a dipping sauce for fries and grilled meats.

Over the Fire BBQ Sauce

Best Used On: Ribs, pulled pork, grilled chicken

Price: $10.00

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BBQ Dish Ideas:

  • Sticky baby back ribs
  • Pulled pork sliders
  • BBQ chicken thighs
  • Grilled sausage links with sauce drizzle
  • Loaded BBQ fries with shredded brisket

3. Boar's Night Out White Lightning

Description: This all-purpose rub adds a savory spark to everything from pork chops to grilled vegetables. It's one of the most versatile seasonings we carry.

Boars Night Out White Lightning

Best Used On: Pork, chicken, veggies, seafood

Price: $11.95

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BBQ Dish Ideas:

  • Grilled pork tenderloin
  • Charred corn on the cob with butter + rub
  • BBQ chicken drumsticks
  • Pan-seared shrimp skewers
  • Smoked turkey breast sandwiches

4. Hot Honey Garlic Rub

Description: A sweet and spicy blend of honey, garlic, and chili peppers that adds a sticky-sweet kick to any protein. A party favorite for wings, pork, and even salmon.

Your Behind BBQ Hot Honey Garlic Rub

Best Used On: Chicken, pork, salmon

Price: $11.95

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BBQ Dish Ideas:

  • Hot honey garlic chicken wings
  • Glazed pork ribs
  • Grilled salmon fillets
  • BBQ cauliflower bites (vegetarian!)
  • Sticky chicken skewers with pineapple

5. Cookout Dust by Jonathan BBQ

Description: This smoky, savory rub is made for backyard cookouts. Whether you're cooking low-and-slow or quick grilling, Cookout Dust adds instant BBQ flavor to anything you throw over fire.

Cookout Dust

Best Used On: Brisket, burgers, ribs, grilled vegetables

Price: $11.95

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BBQ Dish Ideas:

  • Grilled burger patties with melted cheddar
  • Slow-smoked short ribs
  • BBQ mushroom skewers
  • Cast iron chicken thighs over the fire
  • Charred zucchini with seasoning dust

Make This Memorial Day Unforgettable

Whether you’re feeding five or fifty, these rubs and sauces are guaranteed to be a hit at your Memorial Day BBQ or poolside gathering. Order today so your favorites arrive in time to fire up the grill!

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