What is Punch-Up Piri Piri Dry Rub?
Punch-Up Piri Piri is our African Portuguese inspired BBQ seasoning, built for proper flavour and flexibility. It is sold as a dry rub, but works just as well as a wet marinade when you mix it with oil. The blend is based around chilli, paprika, herbs and garlic, and is designed to give you that classic piri piri chicken style finish at home.
At a glance
- Style: African Portuguese piri piri seasoning
- Product type: Dry BBQ rub
- Heat: 4 out of 5 – hot
- Made with: Chilli, paprika, herbs and garlic
- Origin: Blended in Cornwall, United Kingdom
- Best for: Chicken, pork, chips and vegetables, used either dry or as a wet rub
Flavour and heat
Punch-Up Piri Piri is designed to be punchy but still usable for regular family meals.
Flavour notes
- Bright chilli heat
- Warm paprika and garlic backbone
- Herbal lift for freshness
Heat level
- About 4 out of 5 on the Bumblebee Cottage scale
- Noticeable heat without being in the super hot category
How to use Punch-Up Piri Piri Dry Rub
Ingredients and allergens: please visit the Product page for a full list of both >
As a dry rub
- Pat meat or vegetables dry with kitchen paper
- Sprinkle the rub generously over the surface
- Massage in so the seasoning coats evenly
- Rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before cooking
Works particularly well with
- Chicken pieces, wings and whole spatchcock chicken
- Pork chops, ribs and belly slices
- Halloumi, cauliflower steaks and mixed veg for the BBQ
As a general seasoning
- Add a spoonful or two of rub to a small bowl
- Stir in olive oil or another neutral oil until you have a loose paste
- Optional: add lemon juice for extra tang
- Massage into your meat or veg and marinate for up to 24 hours in the fridge
FAQ
- How hot is it compared to your other rubs?
Punch-Up Piri Piri sits towards the hotter end of our rub range. It is hotter than a gentle garlic herb style rub, but milder than our very hottest sauces. - Can I use it in the oven, not just on the BBQ?
Yes. You can use Punch-Up Piri Piri on food cooked in the oven, under the grill, in a pan or in an air fryer, as well as on a traditional BBQ.