KC Tailgater's BBQ Rub

Iconic BBQ for any occasion  History Kansas City, Missouri is synonymous with barbecue. In fact, KC is known as the BBQ capital of the world and is home to both its own barbecue society and the largest BBQ celebration on the globe - The American Royal World Series of Barbecue. Here’s a short version of how it got there: With a thriving rail hub and meatpacking industry, KC in the early 20th century was poised to be the birthplace of a cooking tradition that would become an indelible part of the culture of Kansas City and a hallmark of American BBQ. The man who started it all, colloquially known as the Barbecue King, was Henry Perry, a 15 year veteran Mississippi riverboat cook, who set down roots in KC and started a stand slinging BBQ in an alley in the Garment District. That one tiny business blossomed into the wildly delicious and good-spiritedly competitive KC BBQ culture we know today.  Perry’s cooking style is the sturdy foundation that Kansas City BBQ has grown from, and our KC Tailgators BBQ Rub pays homage to those iconic flavors. There are four distinctive styles of American BBQ: Carolina, Texas, Memphis, and Kansas City. So what are the characteristics that set KC BBQ apart? Dry Rub - While some styles use salt and pepper or vinegar on their meats, KC pitmasters use a bold blend of spices in a signature dry rub before cooking. Variety - KC BBQ involves the broadest range of proteins of any American BBQ style. Expect to find pork, beef, chicken, lamb, venison, catfish, sausage, and the list goes on.  Wood Smoke - Traditional KC BBQ uses hickory and oak chips for smoking meats. Thick Sauce- KC style BBQ sauces are tomato-based, with molasses and lots of black pepper. Burnt Ends - Crispy, fatty, salty, and to-die-for delicious, burnt ends are the end pieces trimmed off a slab of barbecued brisket and they are a staple in KC BBQ cuisine. Summary  Our KC Tailgater’s BBQ Rub was made to complement any protein you could imagine to pair it with. Created in the traditional KC BBQ style of dry rub, it shines when applied before cooking low and slow in a smoker, on the grill, or even in your home oven or stovetop. Because this blend is so versatile, if you’ve only got room for one BBQ rub in your pantry, Tailgater’s is the one to choose. Ingredients A masterful blend of Paprika, Garlic, Brown Sugar, Cumin, Black Pepper, Kosher Salt, European Coriander, Black Pepper, Mustard, Thyme, Sage, Celery Seed, Cloves, and Turkish Oregano. This blend hits on all the flavors your heart longs for in a BBQ rub - sweet heat, savory and sharp notes, and satisfying umami.  Why We Love It To put it simply, KC Tailgater’s BBQ Rub makes all our barbecue dreams come true, fulfilling all those quintessential summer scents and flavors. This blend is so easy to use, and delivers such an incredible punch of flavors, it’s as close as you’ll get to foolproof BBQ.  The More You Know What’s in a name? Beyond barbecue, Kansas City has many long standing local cultural traditions, one of which is the tailgate party. Before any major sporting event, concert, or other stadium occasion you can find folks showing up bright and early to the parking lot with grills, tents, tables, and a whole lot of food! Tailgating is a social event that brings the community together with good times for all. We chose the name KC Tailgater’s BBQ Rub to invoke that spirit of camaraderie and celebration.

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Ranch Seasoning

Better Know A Spice is our series that will make you brave, then crave, a spice, tea, or blend you’ve never tried before — and offer enough tips and recipes to get it off your pantry shelf, and onto your plate.Take 15% off Ranch Seasoning now through May 2!Lets uncover some foodie nuggets about Ranch. Not all Ranch is created equal and you can try ours for 15% OFF Ranch Seasoning all month long. Brief Ranchy History Ranch dressing, famed for its creamy and tangy taste, traces its origins back to the early 1950s on a California ranch. Invented by Steve Henson, its ingredients included a base of buttermilk and mayonnaise mixed with herbs and spices like garlic, onion, parsley, dill, and chives. Ranch dressing quickly gained popularity at Hidden Valley Ranch (yup THAT Hidden Valley) near Santa Barbara, California, becoming first a statewide and then a national sensation. Today, ranch dressing is a global favorite, belonging on much more than just salad. XOXO Ranch ❤️ Get ready for a flavor explosion with our Ranch Seasoning! Packed with Garlic, Onion, Black Pepper, Chives, Parsley, Dill, and Thyme, it's your go-to blend for creating scrumptious dishes. Whether you're stirring it into sour cream for quick dips or sprinkling it on chicken and popcorn for that extra zing, this seasoning is a kitchen must-have! What sets ours apart? Our Ranch Seasoning is not only incredibly flavorful but also vegan, salt-free, and gluten-free! Our spices speak for themselves so you can enjoy deliciously seasoned meals that cater to various dietary needs.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Great! Love this so much, we bought a second order and got the 1lb bag! Easy to blend with cashews, mix with mayo or sprinkle on pizza!”- Allison W.Real World Spice customer Recipes to Inspire Crowd-Pleasing Party Dips: Dive into delicious dips perfect for gatherings.Mississippi Pot Roast: Make this classic dish even easier with a sprinkle of our Ranch.Ranch Broccoli Salad: Add a zesty twist to salads with our flavorful seasoning.Ranch Tuna Casserole: Transform ordinary dishes into savory delights with Ranch Seasoning.

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