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Christmas gift ideas for BBQ and chilli lovers, from stocking-filler taster pouches to the Streetbox Trio and a seasoning subscription box.

A guide to the cuisine-inspired chillies and spices behind our International Blends range — Bombay Blaze, Lima Loco, and Desert Glow.

A beginner's guide to BBQ rubs — what SPG means, dry rub vs wet rub, and the right technique for applying one.

A guide to choosing Welsh-made BBQ rub and chilli seasoning gifts — from taster pouches to the Streetbox Trio and International Blends.

That dark, speckled, can't-stop-eating-it crust on a properly smoked brisket is called the bark. It is what separates a memorable BBQ cook from a forgettable one. And it does not happen by accident.What is Brisket Bark?Bark is the crust that forms on the outside of meat during a long, low and slow cook. It is a combination of the dry rub, the smoke, the moisture from the meat, and time. The sugars and proteins in the rub react with the heat in a process called the Maillard reaction, creating that deep, dark, flavour-packed exterior.Good bark is dry to the touch,...