Sweet Heat. Competition-Proven Flavor.
Built for cooks who want sweet, smoky flavor with a serious finish, Hot Honey BBQ Rub brings together rich honey sweetness, bold barbecue spice, and a slow-building kick of heat. This award-winning blend placed Top 10 at the American Royal World Series of BBQ® Hot Rub Contest, earning its spot as one of Adkins’ standout BBQ rubs.
Designed to caramelize beautifully on the grill or smoker, Hot Honey BBQ Rub creates a golden color, sticky-sweet finish, and balanced heat that works especially well on chicken, pork, ribs, wings, and burnt ends. It adds just enough sweetness to build a glaze while keeping the flavor bold, savory, and barbecue-forward.
Flavor Notes
Real honey sweetness • BBQ spice • Mild smoke • Chili heat • Savory finish • Sweet-heat balance
Perfect For
Chicken Wings • Pork Ribs • Pulled Pork • Chicken Thighs • Burnt Ends • Pork Chops • Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeños • Grilled Shrimp • Roasted Vegetables
Cooking Tips
Apply generously before grilling, smoking, or roasting. For chicken, pork, and ribs, let the rub sit for 20 to 30 minutes before cooking so it can start building flavor on the surface.
For a sticky-sweet finish, add a light glaze of honey or barbecue sauce during the final minutes of cooking. Avoid heavy heat at the end, since honey-based rubs can caramelize quickly.
Complete Your Cook
Pair Hot Honey BBQ Rub with Adkins Western Style Sweet BBQ Sauce for a glossy barbecue finish, or layer it with Chicken & Pork Rub for extra savory depth on ribs, wings, and smoked chicken.