Rub Contest

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Do you have a BBQ rub worth of being named the best BBQ rub on the planet?

Enter your products now and prove you can compete with the best on the planet!​

Online Registration Open until: April 26, 2023 OR at 250 Entries

Bottles deadline to arrive at the American Royal: April 28, 2023

Contest Date: May 18, 2023

Results posted online and sent out: May 22, 2023

Rub Contest Information Packet

RUB CONTEST REGISTRATION 

Rub Entry Information:

  • Categories: Mild and Hot - 250 Entry limit

  • Each rub will be judged in a blind tasting on unseasoned pork loin

  • The top awarded rub in each category is crowned first place in that category and the overall highest score will be named the 2023 Best Rub on the Planet

  • All Entries must be commercially available (through wholesale, retail or direct marketing generally available to the public.) Working Universal Product Code MUST be provided (or the regional equivalent)

 

RUB CONTEST JUDGING APPLICATION

2022 Results

2022 BEST RUB ON THE PLANET OVERALL RESULTS

2022 MILD RUB RESULTS

2022 HOT RUB RESULTS

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