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Elk Creek

Elk Creek Bar-B-Q Co. is an American rub and seasoning maker, formed in 2010 and known for handcrafted, small-batch blends made in the USA. Their focus is balance: sweet, savoury and heat working together so the meat still tastes like meat.

We stock a wide spread of the Elk Creek range. Cajun Stinger and Southern Coastal Crunch blackening blend bring Louisiana-style spice to chicken, prawns and fish. Gold Dust Flavorbomb and Black Label AP are all-rounders, Beef Shake and Texas Red suit steak and brisket, and One Love Spice is a jerk rub for chicken and pork. For frying, there's Delta Soul fish fry, Chicken Fry and Onion Ring Supreme mix.

Run Beef Shake on our signature smoked brisket, or try One Love Spice on wings. Browse more in BBQ rubs. Click & collect in Brunswick or free shipping over $149.

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Which Elk Creek rub for which cook

  • Brisket, steak and beef ribs: Beef Shake or Texas Red. Both are built for beef and hold up on a long smoke.
  • All-purpose: Black Label AP and Gold Dust Flavorbomb work across pork, chicken and veg when you only want one shaker on the shelf.
  • Chicken and wings: Cajun Stinger for a Cajun kick, One Love Spice for jerk-style flavour, or Grillin' Garlic Jalapeno for garlic and green chilli.
  • Seafood: Southern Coastal Crunch is a blackening blend for fish fillets and prawns cooked hot in cast iron or on a plancha.
  • Pork: Hog Knuckle Honey Chipotle brings sweet heat to ribs and pork shoulder.
  • Chimichurri: The Chimi-Churri blend works as a dry rub or mixed with oil and vinegar into a quick sauce for steak.

Fry mixes

Elk Creek also make coatings for the fryer. Delta Soul is a fish fry, Chicken Fry is for southern-style fried chicken, and Onion Ring Supreme does exactly what it says. Dredge, rest a few minutes so the coating sets, then fry. Try Chicken Fry in our fried chicken burger.

How to use the rubs

Pat the meat dry. Add a thin binder like oil or mustard if you like, then season evenly on all sides. Give big cuts 30 minutes or more before they hit the cooker so the rub can sweat in. For blackening, coat the fillet heavily and cook over high heat. Pair with a sauce from our BBQ sauce range.

FAQs

Where is Elk Creek BBQ rub made?
Elk Creek Bar-B-Q Co. rubs are made in the USA in small, handcrafted batches.

What is the best Elk Creek rub for brisket?
Beef Shake and Texas Red are the Elk Creek blends made for beef, so start there for brisket, steak and beef ribs.

What can I use Elk Creek Cajun Stinger on?
Cajun Stinger is a Cajun-style seasoning that suits chicken, wings, prawns, fish and potatoes.

Does Elk Creek make a fish fry?
Yes. Delta Soul is Elk Creek's fish fry coating, and they also make Chicken Fry and Onion Ring Supreme mixes.

Where can I buy Elk Creek rubs in Melbourne?
The Que Club stocks Elk Creek at our store at 3-7 Syme Street, Brunswick, and online with delivery Australia-wide.