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Queen Bee BBQ Seasoning Rub
Season with confidence, from weeknight grilling to championship barbecue.
FLAVOR PROFILE
01 Build bold flavor before the cook
02 Season beef, pork, poultry & more
03 Ready for the smoker, grill or oven
$9.99
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THE FLAVOR AT A GLANCE
Queen Bee Honey BBQ Rub — Sweet Honey Flavor with Aromatic Herbs
Sweet honey meets savory herbs. Butcher BBQ Queen Bee brings honey sweetness and aromatic thyme-and-rosemary notes together from the very first bite. A subtle citrus accent from dry lemon peel adds another layer to this distinctive BBQ seasoning.
Looking for something beyond a traditional sweet rub? Queen Bee adds a honey-and-herb twist to chicken wings, pork ribs, turkey, and seafood—whether you're smoking for a crowd or grilling dinner at home.
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From the first shake to the final slice, the right seasoning makes every cook memorable.
BUTCHER BBQ · COOKING GUIDANCE
How to Use
Shake an even layer over meat or seafood before cooking. Let the seasoning adhere, then grill, smoke, or roast to your preferred doneness. Use Queen Bee on its own to highlight the honey-and-herb combination, or pair it with a favorite savory rub.
Pitmaster Tip: For a beautiful golden-to-mahogany finish, cook over indirect heat and let the honey sweetness and herbal notes develop together. Want deeper caramelized edges? Finish briefly over direct heat to build color and rich roasted flavor.
BUTCHER BBQ · THE DETAILS
Why You’ll Love This Rub
- Sweet and herbal together: Honey sweetness and aromatic herb notes share the spotlight.
- Subtle citrus accent: Dry lemon peel rounds out the flavor.
- Made for versatile cooking: Great on chicken, pork, turkey, salmon, and shrimp.
- Easy to use: Apply before grilling, smoking, or roasting.
- A different Honey Rub experience: Distinct from the classic honey-first flavor of Original Honey Rub.
BUTCHER BBQ · THE DETAILS
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Queen Bee brings together sweet honey flavor and herbal notes for a seasoning that stands apart from a standard honey rub. Explore more flavor ideas in our Honey Rub and Its Flavors guide.
Ingredients & Nutritional Facts
Ingredients: Sugar, dry honey (cane sugar, honey), salt, spices including paprika, dehydrated garlic, dry lemon peel, natural flavor, paprika oleoresin added for color, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, less than 1% silicon dioxide added to prevent caking.
Ask the Pitmaster
What does Queen Bee Honey Rub taste like?
Queen Bee brings sweet honey flavor and aromatic thyme-and-rosemary herb notes together in the first bite. Dry lemon peel contributes a subtle citrus accent, giving the blend a distinctive sweet, herbal character.
How is Queen Bee different from Original Honey Rub?
Original Honey Rub leads with honey sweetness and a subtle savory finish. Queen Bee combines honey sweetness with herb notes from the start, with a citrus accent that gives it a different flavor direction.
How does Queen Bee compare with the other Honey Rub flavors?
Original Honey Rub emphasizes honey sweetness, Garlic Honey Rub puts garlic first, and Pecan Honey Rub adds a nutty pecan finish after its sweet opening. Queen Bee stands apart by pairing honey sweetness with thyme-and-rosemary herbal notes and a touch of citrus. The remaining flavors have their own profiles, so choose the one that suits the result you want.
What meats work best with Queen Bee Rub?
Queen Bee is a great choice for chicken wings, thighs, whole chickens, pork ribs, pork chops, and turkey. Its honey-and-herb profile also works well with salmon and shrimp.
Is Queen Bee good on chicken wings?
Yes. Coat wings evenly and let the seasoning adhere before cooking. Cook over indirect heat or controlled oven heat until done, then finish briefly with higher heat if you want a deeper golden color.
Can I use Queen Bee on pork ribs?
Yes. Apply an even coat before smoking pork ribs. The honey sweetness and herbal character complement pork, while the subtle citrus note gives the finished ribs an added layer of flavor.
Does Queen Bee work on turkey?
Yes. Queen Bee brings honey sweetness and herbal notes to smoked or roasted turkey. Use it on a whole bird or turkey breast, applying an even layer before cooking.
Can Queen Bee season salmon or shrimp?
Yes. Try a lighter coating on salmon or shrimp. The honey, herbs, and citrus accent complement seafood without needing a heavy sauce.
Is Queen Bee a spicy BBQ rub?
Queen Bee is intended as a sweet-and-herbal seasoning rather than a hot rub. Its ingredient list includes spices, so individual sensitivity may vary, but heat is not the focus of this blend.
How do I get a golden finish with Queen Bee?
Season evenly and let the rub adhere before cooking. Indirect heat helps develop a golden-to-mahogany finish gradually. For deeper caramelized edges, finish briefly over direct heat while watching the surface.
What gives Queen Bee its herbal and citrus character?
The product's Flavor Notes describe thyme and rosemary herbal notes, and the ingredient list includes dry lemon peel. The label also lists honey, garlic, paprika, and other spices. Refer to the current package for complete ingredient details.