McCormick Grill Mates Applewood Rub Seasoning 9.25 Oz. Shaker

McCormick's Applewood Rub is a flavorful and versatile seasoning blend that brings a subtle smoky-sweet taste to grilled meats and veggies. The first thing you notice is the balance—it's not overly salty, but it still has enough punch to enhance natural flavors. The applewood smoke flavor is mild and approachable, so it works well for people who don't want an overpowering "campfire" taste. It shines especially on pork chops, ribs, and chicken, where the sweetness complements the meat's natural richness. It also does a great job on roasted vegetables like sweet potatoes or even sprinkled lightly over grilled corn. The rub has a slightly coarse texture, which helps create a nice crust when grilling. For best results, I recommend letting it sit on the meat for at least 15–20 minutes before cooking. One thing to note is that it doesn't deliver the deep smoke flavor of actual wood smoking—it's more of a convenient shortcut for weeknight grilling or when you don't have time to fire up a smoker. Pros: Great balance of sweet and smoky flavor Versatile—works on meat, poultry, and veggies Convenient and easy to use Cons: Smokiness is mild compared to real wood smoke May be a bit sweet for those who prefer bold, peppery rubs Bottom Line: McCormick Grill Mates Applewood Rub is a solid pantry staple for quick, flavorful grilling. It won't replace traditional smoking, but it delivers a tasty, well-rounded flavor with minimal effort.

I was so excited to be picked to sample this for free, it has become a new staple in our household when I dont feel like actually going out to grill but I want that smokey grilled flavor with just a hunt of sweetness. Ive put it on steak, chicken and veggies and it has all tasted great, even my kids liked it and they arent big in to seasonings. I will definitely be buying this when it runs out!

I received this product for free and exchange for my honest review. Where a big family and will love barbecuing. This is my first time trying this brand and let me tell you, I wish I have tried it earlier. I use this seasoning for my steaks, for hamburgers patties, and I even rubbed it on my Faroe Island Salmon fillets, and it came out simply amazing and very tasty. What I like about this product is that it does not include any salt, I like to add salt myself. This way I know how much salt i am putting. What you get is pure seasoning, it has that subtle smoky smell so the food comes out with a beautiful color and crust Complemented by woody taste. I have to start purchasing it because now I like the way food tasted with the seasoning.

made for some tasty chicken. it was cooked pretty tamely just put it in the oven, I can't wait to try it on the bbq! I think it will be even tastier! on one breast I only put the McCormick grill mates applewood rub on the other I also added a little parsley and garlic & herbs the person eating that one really likes a lot of flavor, it worked, rave reviews!

This applewood rub was a great choice for making pulled pork bbq on the smoker. It adds a nice level of smokiness with the right blend of spices. I like how the spice layer had a crispness to it which added extra flavor to the bbq. Our dish was a hit with our friends during the football games.

I have purchased McCormick's products in the past with great results and the McCormick Grill Mates Applewood Rub did not disappoint. As a BzzAgent I received this rub for free to try and review from the McCormick brand. Thank you! I used the rub to make ribs and it was a huge hit! It gave the ribs a smoky, savory, slightly sweet flavor…..delicious. I liked how the rub is almost a fine powder that helps to coat crevices or hard to reach areas. I have really enjoyed trying this product and I would recommend this to friends and family.

The applewood rub was really good. I was nervous reading the ingredients when I saw cinnamon but i couldn't taste it at all on my grilled steak! It's an all inclusive seasoning so I didn't have to add anything aside from a little garlic powder. Chefs kiss!

This is a good, smokey seasoning that would be great to add to any chicken or fish dish. I added to my own salmon dish and it was really good, with great flavor and lots of smokiness. I'll definitely buy this. This was sent to me in return for an honest review.

I'm normally a bit shy with full ribs that I don't mix myself because they tend to be rather salty. This is one I'll be happy to use going forward. A little goes a long way, but I never felt like it was too much. Even the kids liked it! I think I'll get at least 3 uses out of this bottle which is a pretty great deal.

It's a great hot sauce but it isnt spicy enough. I tried the extra spicy hot sauce they make but still isnt hot enough. The taste is amazing but I need hotter