Choosing the right seasoning depends on what you are cooking, the flavor you want and how much heat you enjoy. Blazing Star BBQ offers five distinctly different seasoning blends ranging from balanced everyday flavor to serious chile pepper heat.
Every Blazing Star BBQ seasoning is gluten free and made without added MSG. All In One Seasoning and Beef Rub & Seasoning are also sugar free.
Quick Seasoning Recommendations
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Best everyday seasoning: All In One Seasoning
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Best for steak and brisket: Beef Rub & Seasoning
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Best sweet and savory rub: Pork’n Rub & Seasoning
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Best for flavorful sweet heat: Reaper Rub & Seasoning
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Best for serious heat: Scorpion Rub & Seasoning
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Best sugar-free choices: All In One Seasoning and Beef Rub & Seasoning
Blazing Star BBQ Seasoning Comparison
| Seasoning |
Flavor |
Heat Level |
Sugar Free |
Best Uses |
| All In One |
Balanced and savory |
Not spicy |
Yes |
Everyday cooking, chicken, seafood, vegetables, eggs and potatoes |
| Beef Rub |
Coarse SPG with bold global flavor |
Not spicy |
Yes |
Steak, brisket, burgers, wings, pork belly and potatoes |
| Pork’n Rub |
Sweet, savory and balanced |
Not spicy |
No |
Ribs, chops, bacon, chicken, wings and salmon |
| Reaper Rub |
Savory sweet heat with a building finish |
Hot |
No |
Chicken, pork, beef, seafood, dips, sauces and pasta |
| Scorpion Rub |
Honey sweetness, citrus notes and intense heat |
Hottest |
No |
Chicken, pork, seafood, fruit, vegetables and cocktail rims |
All In One Seasoning: Best for Everyday Cooking
All In One Seasoning is the most versatile choice in the lineup. It has a balanced savory flavor that complements food without making it overly salty or overpowering the other ingredients.
Use it on chicken, seafood, vegetables, eggs, potatoes, fries, tacos and nearly anything else that needs dependable everyday seasoning. It is sugar free, gluten free and made without added MSG.
Choose All In One if: You want one balanced seasoning that can stay beside the stove and work on almost every meal.
Beef Rub & Seasoning: Best for Steak and Brisket
Beef Rub & Seasoning is our bold SPG Fusion. It combines coarse salt, black pepper and garlic with chipotle, cumin and ginger for greater depth and complexity.
It was developed for steak and brisket but also works extremely well on burgers, chicken wings, pork belly, potatoes and vegetables. The chipotle contributes smoky depth rather than noticeable heat. Beef Rub is sugar free, gluten free and made without added MSG.
Choose Beef Rub if: You enjoy a coarse salt, pepper and garlic foundation with a more distinctive global flavor.
Pork’n Rub & Seasoning: Best for Sweet and Savory Flavor
Pork’n Rub & Seasoning was originally developed as our House Rub. It balances savory spices with raw cane sugar to create excellent flavor, color and caramelization.
Use it on ribs, pork chops, bacon, chicken, wings, salmon and roasted foods. Pork’n Rub earned First Place Chicken Rub in the 2023 Barbecue News Magazine Rubs of Honor.
Choose Pork’n Rub if: You want an award-winning sweet and savory blend that creates a flavorful exterior on grilled, smoked or roasted food.
Reaper Rub & Seasoning: Best for Flavorful Sweet Heat
Reaper Rub & Seasoning combines savory spices, sweetness and Carolina Reaper pepper. The flavor arrives first, followed by heat that builds on the back end.
Use it on chicken, pork, beef, seafood, vegetables, eggs, dips, ranch, sauces and pasta dishes. Begin with a light application and add more until you reach your preferred heat level.
Choose Reaper Rub if: You want noticeable heat that still allows the seasoning and food flavors to come through.
Scorpion Rub & Seasoning: Best for Serious Heat
Scorpion Rub & Seasoning is the hottest seasoning in the Blazing Star BBQ lineup. Honey crystals and citrus notes balance the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion pepper heat to create a sweet, bright and intensely spicy flavor.
Use it on chicken, pork, seafood, vegetables, mango, pineapple and cocktail rims. Start with a small amount because everyone experiences chile pepper heat differently.
Choose Scorpion Rub if: You already enjoy spicy food and want the strongest heat in the collection.
Which Blazing Star Seasonings Are Sugar Free?
All In One Seasoning and Beef Rub & Seasoning are sugar free. Both blends are also gluten free and made without added MSG.
Pork’n Rub, Reaper Rub and Scorpion Rub contain sweetening ingredients and are not sugar free.
Which Seasoning Should I Try First?
Start with All In One Seasoning if you want the most versatile everyday option. Choose Beef Rub if steak, brisket and burgers are your priority. Pork’n Rub is the best starting point for sweeter barbecue flavor, while Reaper Rub and Scorpion Rub are intended for cooks who enjoy increasing levels of heat.
If you want to try more than one flavor, explore the Blazing Star BBQ Seasoning Bundles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are Blazing Star BBQ seasonings gluten free?
Yes. All five Blazing Star BBQ seasonings are gluten free.
Do Blazing Star BBQ seasonings contain added MSG?
No. All five seasonings are made without added MSG.
Which seasoning is the least spicy?
All In One, Beef Rub and Pork’n Rub are not designed to be spicy. Choose between them based on whether you want balanced savory flavor, bold SPG flavor or a sweeter rub.
Which seasoning is the hottest?
Scorpion Rub is the hottest seasoning in the lineup. Reaper Rub provides a lower level of heat with a sweet and savory flavor profile.
Can these seasonings be used for more than barbecue?
Yes. Use them for grilling and smoking as well as roasting, frying, griddle cooking and everyday meals. They work on meat, seafood, vegetables, eggs, potatoes, dips, sauces and more.
Find Your Blazing Star Flavor
Each Blazing Star BBQ seasoning provides a different balance of savory flavor, sweetness and heat. Compare the options above, choose the blend that fits the way you cook and discover new ways to bring bold flavor to the grill and kitchen.
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