BEARDED BUTCHER BLEND SEASONING Hollywood Blend BBQ Rub 10 oz Shaker — Sweet & Sultry Cane Sugar + Molasses, No MSG Gluten-Free

Bearded Butchers Hollywood Blend is a sweet-and-sultry, all-purpose dry rub made with pure cane sugar, molasses, and premium spices designed to enhance pork, chicken, brisket, and more.

Whether you smoke, roast, grill, or slow-cook, this 10 oz shaker delivers a balanced combination of sweetness and savory depth without MSG and with a gluten-free formula. The blend leans on pure cane sugar and molasses for a rich caramelized crust while a curated spice mix provides warmth and complexity. Packaged in an easy-turn shaker, it’s formulated for both home cooks and pro pitmasters who want consistent results and a flexible seasoning that complements a wide range of proteins and preparations.

How will Hollywood Blend change my barbecue results?

Hollywood Blend adds sweet, caramelized notes and a nuanced spice finish that turn ordinary cuts into crowd-pleasing plates. Its sugar and molasses encourage browning and bark formation during smoking or high-heat grilling, while the spice blend layers savory flavor without overpowering the meat.

• Creates a caramelized crust and deeper color during searing or smoking
• Balances sweet and savory so sauces or finishing glazes still shine
• Works well as a pre-salt rub before low-and-slow cook methods
• Compatible with pork, chicken, brisket, and mixed-plate applications

What proteins and cooking methods pair best with this rub?

This seasoning excels on pork ribs, pulled pork shoulders, brisket flat or point, and roasted or grilled chicken. It performs across methods — smoking, baking, grilling, or slow-roasting — delivering consistent caramelization and aromatic depth.

• Apply liberally to pork for sticky, flavorful ribs and pulled pork
• Use before smoking brisket to build a sweet, savory bark
• Sprinkle on chicken before roasting or grilling for glossy, seasoned skin
• Blend with oil as a paste for roasted vegetables or grilled shrimp

How should I use Hollywood Blend for best results?

For most cuts, pat meat dry, coat with the seasoning, and allow time for the flavors to adhere. For low-and-slow smoking, apply before a resting period or overnight in the fridge; for high-heat grilling, apply shortly before cooking to avoid excessive sugar burn.

• Light coating: quick grill or roast; prevents burning while adding flavor
• Generous coating: long smoke or slow-roast to build a thick bark
• Mix with mustard or oil to form a binder for wet rubs and glazes
• Shake from the 10 oz shaker for even coverage and easy storage

Who is this for? Home cooks who want a reliable, sweet-forward BBQ rub; backyard grillers seeking quicker caramelization and color; and small commercial kitchens needing a gluten-free, no-MSG seasoning that pairs easily with sauces and smoking techniques. If you prefer a balanced, approachable sweet-savory profile that enhances rather than masks natural meat flavors, Bearded Butchers Hollywood Blend is designed for your toolbox.

Ingredients

Cane & Brown Sugar, Spices (Including Paprika, Celery Seed), Sea Salt, Dehydrated Garlic, Rice Flour, Onion Powder, Molasses Powder (Cane Sugar, Cane Molasses, Cane Carmel), Citric Acid, Natural Spice Extractive of Paprika.