Description
Sweet & Smoky Honey BBQ Seasoning for Pork, Ribs, Chicken & More
Bring the perfect balance of sweet and smoky flavour to your next cook with Lane’s BBQ Honey BBQ Rub. Made with granulated honey, smoked paprika, garlic, black pepper, onion, tomato and mustard, this versatile BBQ seasoning delivers rich honey sweetness followed by savoury garlic and a subtle smoky finish.
Originally so popular that Lane’s customers demanded it become part of the permanent range, Honey BBQ is designed as an easy all-purpose seasoning that works particularly well with pork ribs, pulled pork, chicken and other BBQ favourites.
With no preservatives, no anti-caking agents and no fillers, it's a simple, flavour-packed seasoning made from real ingredients.
Why Choose Lane’s Honey BBQ Rub?
Honey BBQ delivers the sweet flavour people love on barbecue without relying on a wet sauce.
Key Features
- Sweet and smoky BBQ seasoning
- Made with granulated honey
- Smoky flavour from smoked paprika
- Savoury garlic and onion
- Mustard adds extra depth
- Excellent with pork
- Perfect for BBQ ribs
- Great with chicken and chicken wings
- Versatile enough for everyday cooking
- No preservatives
- No anti-caking agents
- No fillers
- Available in Small, Pitmaster and 2lb sizes
Lane’s describes Honey BBQ as a balanced combination of honey, smoked paprika, garlic and mustard, designed to work across a wide range of foods.
What Does Lane’s Honey BBQ Rub Taste Like?
Honey BBQ is built around a sweet and smoky flavour profile.
Granulated honey and white sugar provide the initial sweetness, followed by savoury notes from garlic, onion and tomato.
Smoked paprika adds BBQ-style smokiness, while black pepper and mustard provide enough savoury depth to balance the sweetness.
The result is roughly:
Sweet Honey → Savoury Garlic → Smoky Paprika → Mild Pepper & Mustard
There is no chilli listed in Lane’s current ingredient list, making Honey BBQ a particularly good option when you want plenty of BBQ flavour without significant chilli heat.
Made with Granulated Honey
The ingredient that separates Honey BBQ from a conventional sweet BBQ rub is granulated honey.
Granulated honey allows Lane’s to incorporate genuine honey character into a dry seasoning.
As the seasoning heats during cooking, the sweet ingredients help develop colour and a flavourful exterior on the food.
Lane’s also sells its granulated honey separately and notes that the honey melts as it heats, leaving behind a delicious glaze – particularly useful on pork and ribs.
Perfect Honey BBQ Rub for Pork Ribs
Sweet flavours are a classic match for pork ribs, making Honey BBQ a natural choice for low-and-slow barbecue.
Try it on:
- Baby back ribs
- Pork spare ribs
- St Louis-style ribs
- Pork belly
- Pork riblets
Apply an even coating before cooking and allow the seasoning to adhere to the meat before placing your ribs into the smoker or BBQ.
The honey and sugar contribute sweetness, while smoked paprika, garlic and mustard provide the savoury BBQ character needed to balance it.
Lane’s identifies Honey BBQ as particularly well suited to ribs and pork.
Excellent for Pulled Pork
Honey BBQ is also an excellent seasoning for pork shoulder and pulled pork.
Use it on:
- Pork shoulder
- Boston butt
- Pork collar
- Pulled pork
- Pork belly
Coat the outside generously before a long low-and-slow cook to build layers of sweet, smoky and savoury flavour.
You can also combine Honey BBQ with your favourite BBQ sauce towards the end of the cook for an even sweeter, stickier finish.
Great on Chicken
The mild sweet-and-smoky flavour profile makes Honey BBQ particularly versatile with chicken.
Try it on:
- Chicken wings
- Chicken thighs
- Drumsticks
- Chicken breast
- Whole chicken
- Spatchcock chicken
- Chicken skewers
Lane’s customer feedback also frequently mentions chicken, including chicken wings, as a successful pairing for Honey BBQ.
Because the seasoning isn't built around heavy chilli heat, it's a useful option when cooking for a group with different spice preferences.
Honey BBQ Chicken Wings
Honey BBQ is particularly good on wings.
Simply:
- Pat your chicken wings dry.
- Apply a light coating of oil if required.
- Season generously with Honey BBQ.
- Cook until browned, crisp and safely cooked through.
- Serve dry or finish with your favourite Lane’s BBQ sauce.
The granulated honey and sugar help create a sweet exterior while smoked paprika adds BBQ-style colour and flavour.
For even more flavour, combine the seasoning with a complementary sweet or smoky finishing sauce.
Great for Pork Belly
Pork belly loves sweetness.
Honey BBQ works particularly well with:
- Pork belly strips
- Pork belly bites
- Pork belly burnt ends
- Smoked pork belly
The rich fat in pork belly balances beautifully against the honey sweetness, while smoked paprika, mustard and garlic provide the savoury backbone.
For burnt ends, season the pork before smoking, then finish with butter, additional sweetness and your preferred BBQ sauce.
More Than Just a Meat Rub
Lane’s describes Honey BBQ as versatile across all food groups, so there's no reason to restrict it to the smoker.
Try it on:
- Roast potatoes
- Sweet potato
- Corn
- Pumpkin
- Carrots
- Grilled vegetables
- Hot chips
- Popcorn
- Burgers
- Sausages
Its combination of sweet, smoky and savoury ingredients makes it an easy everyday seasoning as well as a dedicated BBQ rub.
Great for BBQ, Smoking & Grilling
Honey BBQ can be used across virtually any BBQ cooking method.
Pellet Grill
Excellent for pork ribs, pulled pork, wings and chicken on Traeger and other pellet grills.
Kamado BBQ
Use it on pork, chicken or vegetables cooked in a Kamado Joe, Big Green Egg or other ceramic BBQ.
Kettle BBQ
Perfect for ribs, chicken and indirect charcoal cooking.
Gas BBQ
Season chicken, pork, burgers or vegetables before grilling.
Smoker
Use Honey BBQ as the base seasoning for pork ribs, pork shoulder, chicken and other low-and-slow cooks.
How to Use Lane’s Honey BBQ Rub
For most meats:
- Pat the meat dry.
- Apply a light binder if desired.
- Shake Honey BBQ evenly over the surface.
- Allow the seasoning to adhere.
- Cook using your preferred BBQ method.
Because the rub contains honey and sugar, be mindful when cooking directly over extremely high heat. Sugars can darken and burn faster than salt-and-pepper-style seasonings.
For low-and-slow cooking, that sweetness is ideal for helping build a rich, flavourful exterior.
Honey BBQ vs Honey Sriracha – What's the Difference?
Lane’s offers two honey-based seasonings, but they're designed for different flavour preferences.
Honey BBQ
- Sweet and smoky
- Granulated honey
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic
- Mustard
- No chilli listed in the current ingredient blend
- Great for families and mild BBQ flavours
Honey Sriracha
- Sweet and spicy
- Granulated honey
- Sriracha powder
- Noticeable chilli character
- Excellent for chicken, pork and seafood
- Better suited to those wanting some heat
Choose Honey BBQ when you want classic sweet-and-smoky barbecue flavour. Choose Honey Sriracha when you want honey sweetness combined with a spicy kick.
Real Ingredients – No Fillers
Lane’s keeps the ingredient list straightforward.
The current Honey BBQ recipe contains:
- Granulated Honey
- White Sugar
- Salt
- Granulated Garlic
- Black Pepper
- Smoked Paprika
- Granulated Onion
- Tomato Powder
- Mustard Powder
Lane’s states that Honey BBQ contains no preservatives, no anti-caking agents and no fillers.
Ingredients
Granulated Honey, White Sugar, Salt, Granulated Garlic, Black Pepper, Smoked Paprika, Granulated Onion, Tomato Powder, Mustard Powder.
Always check the packaging for the latest ingredient and allergen information before consumption.
Perfect For
- Pork ribs
- Pulled pork
- Pork shoulder
- Pork belly
- Chicken wings
- Chicken thighs
- Whole chicken
- Burgers
- Sausages
- Roast vegetables
- Potatoes
- Pellet grills
- Kamado BBQs
- Charcoal BBQs
- Low-and-slow smoking
- Everyday seasoning
Why Buy Lane’s BBQ Rubs From Hot Things?
Hot Things stocks a wide range of Lane’s BBQ rubs, sauces and seasonings, making it easy to build complete flavour combinations for grilling, smoking and everyday cooking.
Whether you're smoking pork ribs, cooking wings on a pellet grill or simply looking for a versatile sweet BBQ seasoning for the kitchen, Lane’s Honey BBQ is an easy addition to the spice cupboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Lane’s Honey BBQ Rub taste like?
Honey BBQ has a sweet and smoky flavour, combining granulated honey with smoked paprika, garlic, black pepper, onion, tomato and mustard.
Is Lane’s Honey BBQ Rub spicy?
Honey BBQ is primarily sweet and smoky rather than hot. Lane’s current ingredient list doesn't contain chilli or cayenne pepper.
What is Honey BBQ Rub best on?
It's highly versatile, but it's particularly good with pork ribs, pulled pork and chicken. Lane’s describes Honey BBQ as suitable across all food groups and elsewhere identifies ribs, pork and chicken as key pairings.
Is Honey BBQ good on pork ribs?
Yes. Sweet honey, smoked paprika, garlic and mustard are all excellent flavour pairings for pork, making Honey BBQ particularly well suited to ribs.
Is Lane’s Honey BBQ good for pulled pork?
Yes. Use it as the dry rub on pork shoulder before low-and-slow cooking to create a sweet, smoky and savoury exterior.
Is Honey BBQ good on chicken wings?
Yes. Honey BBQ is an excellent seasoning for chicken wings. Lane’s customer reviews specifically mention using the seasoning successfully on wings and other chicken dishes.
Does Lane’s Honey BBQ contain real honey?
It contains granulated honey, which is the first ingredient listed in the current recipe.
Does Honey BBQ contain preservatives?
No. Lane’s states that Honey BBQ contains no preservatives, no anti-caking agents and no fillers.
What's the difference between Honey BBQ and Honey Sriracha?
Honey BBQ is designed around sweet and smoky BBQ flavour, while Honey Sriracha combines honey sweetness with Sriracha-inspired heat. If you want a milder family-friendly BBQ flavour, Honey BBQ is the better choice; if you want chilli heat, choose Honey Sriracha.
What sizes does Lane’s Honey BBQ come in?
Lane’s currently lists Small, Pitmaster and 2lb options. The variant you linked is the Pitmaster size.
