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Hardcore Carnivore

Hardcore Carnivore is the meat seasoning brand from Jess Pryles, a live fire cook, author and meat expert. Jess is originally from Melbourne and now lives in Austin, Texas. She started the brand in her home kitchen in 2015, and the rubs and sauces are made in Texas. Her rule is simple: the seasoning should enhance the meat, not overpower it.

We carry the core range. Black is the beef seasoning that started it all, built for steak and brisket. Red is the all-purpose blend for pork, chicken and ribs. Camo, Steak Master, Poultry, Cajun, Tex Mex and Texas Jalapeno Salt fill out the shelf, plus Cowboy and Hot Honey butter mixes, Saucesome BBQ sauce and Jess's Hardcore Carnivore cookbook.

Try Black on our reverse seared steak, or Red on smoked pork ribs. Grab a brisket knife while you're here. Free shipping over $149, or click and collect in Brunswick.

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Which Hardcore Carnivore seasoning for which cook

  • Steak and brisket: Black is the original beef seasoning and the one to grab first. Steak Master and Camo are also built for beef.
  • Pork, chicken and ribs: Red is the all-purpose blend. Use it on pork ribs, pork shoulder and chicken.
  • Chicken: Poultry rub is made for chook, wings and turkey. Chili Lime works on wings and seafood.
  • Spice and Tex-Mex: Cajun, Tex Mex and Texas Jalapeno Salt add heat and tang to tacos, fajitas, chicken and veg.

Butter mixes, sauce and gear

Cowboy and Hot Honey butter mixes get stirred into softened butter to baste or top a steak. Saucesome is the house BBQ sauce for glazing ribs and chicken. On the gear side there are High Heat Gloves, disposable nitrile gloves, disposable cutting boards and the Pitmaster's Logbook for keeping notes on every cook.

Sizes

Most seasonings come in shakers. Black and Red also come in a MEGA PACK if you go through a lot of brisket and ribs.

How to use them

Pat the meat dry and season evenly. On thick cuts like brisket, season the night before or at least an hour ahead. Steaks can be seasoned just before they hit the grill. For more cooks, see our recipes.

FAQs

Who owns Hardcore Carnivore?
Hardcore Carnivore was founded in 2015 by Jess Pryles, a live fire cook, author and meat expert who is originally from Melbourne and lives in Austin, Texas.

Where is Hardcore Carnivore made?
Hardcore Carnivore rubs and sauces are made in Texas, USA. It is not an Australian-made product.

What is the best Hardcore Carnivore rub for brisket?
Black is the brand's beef seasoning and its first product. It is the go-to for brisket and steak.

What is Hardcore Carnivore Red used for?
Red is the all-purpose seasoning, good on pork, chicken, ribs and beef.

Where can I buy Hardcore Carnivore in Melbourne?
The Que Club stocks Hardcore Carnivore seasonings, sauces and gear at 3-7 Syme Street, Brunswick, and online with delivery Australia-wide.