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Barbecue rubs and sauces are a smart addition to any grilling department, encouraging impulse buys from customers already shopping for outdoor cooking gear. These compact products are easy to cross-merchandise and boost overall basket size.
To catch these add-on sales, Hardware Retailing has gathered the top rubs and sauces you should stock in your store.
Rubs
The 4-Pack Beer-Infused Rub Sampler from Spiceology includes four spice blends inspired by beer and open-fire cooking. The set features a variety of flavors suitable for grilling meats, vegetables and more.
The Legendary Chicken Rub from Lane’s BBQ is a limited-edition seasoning blend designed to enhance the flavor of chicken and turkey. It combines sea salt, brown sugar, dill and herbs, making it suitable for grilling, smoking or baking poultry dishes.
The Best Rubs Bundle from Kosmos Q includes five seasoning blends: Garlic Jalapeno, Sizzlin’ Burger, Prime Steak, Beer Can Chicken and Classic Steak. This set is designed for use on various meats and cooking methods.
Sauces
The Peach BBQ Sauce from SuckleBusters is a sweet and mildly smoky sauce made with tree-ripened peaches. It is suitable for use on white meats like chicken, pork and fish, and can also be used as a finishing glaze or dipping sauce.
The Everything BBQ Sauce from Hey Grill Hey is a Kansas City-style sauce with a tomato base, brown sugar, molasses and chile peppers.
