Golden Hive

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Golden Hive

Honey, smoke, brown sugar. Pitmaster flavor, no smoker required.

4.9 (read 203 reviews)
$12.99 Free shipping over $35

Fifteen ingredients balanced for backyard BBQ depth. Real honey granules, smoked paprika, molasses. Built for ribs, pulled pork, sweet potato fries.

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RibsPulled porkSweet potato friesWingsBurgersChicken thighs
All natural, no fillers
Ships within 1 day
Non-GMO, no MSG
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"Tastes like 14 hours in a smoker. From a jar. Wild."

β€” Carlos D. Β· Austin, TX

What's in this jar.

  • Brown Sugar
  • Sea Salt
  • Honey Granules
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Tomato Powder
  • Cane Sugar
  • Granulated Garlic
  • Vinegar Powder
  • Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor
  • Onion Powder
  • Chipotle Pepper
  • Black Pepper
  • Cornstarch
  • Molasses Granules
  • Mustard Powder

Not in this jar

  • No silicon dioxide
  • No anti-caking agents
  • No MSG
  • No high-fructose corn syrup
  • No artificial smoke
  • No GMOs
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On ribs

Pat ribs dry, coat heavily with Golden Hive 30 minutes before cooking. 275Β° oven for 2.5 hours wrapped in foil, then 15 minutes uncovered.

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On pulled pork

Rub generously on pork shoulder, slow-cook (6 hours at 275Β°). Pull, sprinkle more on the meat, toss with cooking liquid.

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On sweet potato fries

Cut fries, olive oil, generous Golden Hive. 425Β° for 25 minutes, flipping once. Better than the diner.

Most orders ship from our Denver kitchen within 1 business day. U.S. delivery typically arrives in 3-5 business days. Free shipping on orders over $35.

If you don’t love it, our Loved-It Guarantee covers you for 30 days. Email us, we refund you, you keep the jar.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1/4 tsp

Calories5
Total Fat0g
Sodium135mg (6% DV)
Total Carbs1g
Total Sugars1g
Protein0g

Full nutrition information printed on every jar.

Make It Tonight

3 ways to use Golden Hive.

Easy BBQ recipes built around Golden Hive. Five ingredients or less.

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3 HR Β· SERVES 4

Oven baby back ribs

Generous Golden Hive rub. 275Β° for 2.5 hours wrapped, 15 minutes uncovered. Pitmaster-tier, no smoker.

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6 HR Β· SERVES 8

BBQ pulled pork

Pork shoulder, generous rub, 275Β° for 6 hours. Pull, toss with juices and more seasoning.

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30 MIN Β· SERVES 4

Sweet potato fries

Cut, olive oil, Golden Hive. 425Β° for 25 minutes. Cravable.

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Why People Come Back

"I haven't bought another BBQ rub in two years."

β€” Reggie B. Β· Memphis, TN

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Reviews

203 cooks weighed in.

4.9 average Β· 96% would recommend

  • Natural hickory smoke flavor β€” derived from real hickory wood, condensed and dried. Not the artificial smoke flavoring used in cheap BBQ rubs. Plus smoked paprika layered on top for depth.

  • 1g per serving (1/4 tsp). Brown sugar and honey are the first and third ingredients β€” typical for a BBQ rub. Significantly less than store-brand rubs which often pack 4-6g of sugar per serving.

  • Both shine, but for different reasons. Chicken thighs and wings get crispy-sweet caramelization. Pork ribs and shoulder get deep, slow-cooked complexity. We use it about evenly on both.

  • That's its highest use. Pat meat dry, coat generously, let it sit 30 minutes (or overnight) before cooking. The salt draws moisture, the sugar caramelizes, the smoke flavors permeate.

  • Mild. There's chipotle pepper for warmth, but no cayenne. Safe for kids, but not bland. The sweetness dominates the heat.