Grill Mates Rub, Sweet & Smoky, 5.37 oz Bottle

McCormick Grill Mates Sweet & Smoky Rub has a really good balance of flavor. The sweetness isn't overpowering, and the smoky taste gives meats and veggies a nice grilled flavor. It's easy to use and works well on chicken, ribs, burgers, and even potatoes. Definitely a solid seasoning to keep in the kitchen for quick meals and cookouts.

McCormick Grill Mates Sweet & Smoky Rub is one of those go-to seasonings that makes grilling a lot easier when you want big BBQ flavor without mixing a bunch of spices yourself. It delivers exactly what the name promises— a blend of sweetness from brown sugar and sugar, balanced with a smoky, slightly spicy kick from chipotle, paprika, and garlic. On meats like chicken, pork chops, ribs, or even burgers, it forms a nice crust when grilled, especially if you let it sit for a while before cooking. The sweetness caramelizes really well over heat, giving that classic backyard BBQ flavor. It's also versatile—you can use it as a dry rub or mix it into barbecue sauce for extra depth. Flavor-wise, it leans more sweet than spicy, so it's not going to blow you away with heat. Instead, it's more crowd-friendly, making it great for family cookouts or when you're cooking for people who don't like overly spicy food. The downside is that it's a bit processed-tasting compared to homemade rubs, and heavy users of BBQ seasoning might find it a little basic after a while. But for convenience, consistency, and that reliable sweet-smoky BBQ profile, it absolutely gets the job done. Overall: A dependable, affordable, and flavorful rub that works well on just about anything you throw on the grill. Great for beginners or anyone who wants easy BBQ flavor without overthinking it.

I received this product for free in exchange for writing this review. I used this Sweet and Smoky rub on chicken and baked it in the oven. It required a good amount of rub on both sides and the taste was still pretty mild, I could have added more. I really enjoyed the sweet and savory flavor it added to my chicken. I like that all of the ingredients are clean. There is obviously sugar in this, but no added sweeteners otherwise. I would buy this product to use.

This seasoning is perfect for a burger or even for chicken. The name is pretty accurate. A sweet and smoky flavor but neither are too overpowering. Pairing with a sweet barbecue's sauce and it's a great combination

This is a very tasty seasoning. I really enjoy how it flavored meat. I like that it is both sweet and smoky at the same time. It has a super nice flavor Overall I would absolutely recommend it.

This was a wonderful addition to our mealtime. It elevated my over roasted chicken and my hubby used it on the grill with some ribs and burgers. Both were delightful. A good balance of sweet. Will become a spice staple

The McCormick Grill mates sweet and smoky rub is versatile rub for all of your grilling adventures. I've already tried this on Wings, Ribs, Salmon and even air fried sweet potatoes! All excellent!

I tried this on salmon and it was bussinnnnnnnn! The flavor stood out and I was impressed, the hint of sewers was such a great addition. I cannot wait to try it in bbq! Omg this summer this will be my go-to.

McCormick Sweet & Smoky Rub is one of my go-to seasonings for grilling. It has a really nice balance of brown sugar sweetness and smoky chipotle flavor without being overly spicy or salty. It works especially well on chicken, ribs, and pork, and creates a flavorful crust while keeping the meat juicy. Easy to use and great for quick weeknight grilling or smoking meats on the weekend.

This is fast becoming our favorite rub to use on ribs, chiken, etc. The sweet flavor is not too sweet and the smoky flavor is just enough for when we are cooking on our grill. Still one of the best rubs we have tried, and we've tried many.