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Smoking Beards BBQ Rubs and Seasonings in the UAE
Smoking Beards BBQ rubs are created by Fred Casagrande, the UAE BBQ Champion, for grilling and smoking.
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Flavour with attitude
Smoking Beards is the BBQ rub range created by Fred Casagrande, the UAE BBQ Champion behind Smoking Beards and The Ace of Flames, and Elite Horizon’s live-fire partner. Fred represented the UAE at the 2023 World Food Championships in Texas and finished seventh worldwide. There are three blends, The Original, Southern Kiss and Bayou Blaze, each in a 16 oz size. Elite Horizon supplies and supports the range across the UAE.
Bold, balanced flavour
BBQ rubs that add depth to grilling and smoking, from a peppery all-rounder to bright herbs and Cajun heat.
Made for serious cooks
Created by a competition pitmaster and blended for flavour as well as heat.
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Three signature BBQ rubs for grilling and smoking.
BBQ Rubs & Seasonings
Bold Blends for Serious Cooks
Three blends created by UAE BBQ Champion Fred Casagrande, for meat, seafood, vegetables and everyday cooking.
- Bayou Blaze: Louisiana-style Cajun heat with paprika, cayenne and herbs
- Southern Kiss: bright, savoury blend of pepper, onion, coriander and rosemary
- The Original: bold blend of black pepper, brown sugar, paprika and salt
- Each blend comes in a 16 oz size
Flavour notes and uses
What each Smoking Beards rub tastes like and what to cook with it.
The Original
The blend that started Smoking Beards. Bold and peppery, with a touch of sweetness from brown sugar.
- Best on ribeye, brisket and any beef or pork cut
- Also good on fries, stirred into soups or dusted over popcorn
- Ingredients: black pepper, salt, brown sugar, paprika, flavour enhancer (monosodium glutamate)
Southern Kiss
A bright, balanced herb blend. Savoury rather than hot, with coriander and rosemary over black pepper and onion.
- Best on chicken, lamb and seafood
- Also good on vegetables and eggs
- Ingredients: black pepper, salt, onion powder, coriander powder, rosemary
Bayou Blaze
Louisiana-style Cajun heat. Layers of peppers and herbs with a cayenne kick that wakes up a dish without hiding the meat.
- Best on chicken wings and prawns
- Also good on any meat or seafood that suits a Cajun rub
- Ingredients: paprika, oregano, salt, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, black pepper
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Google reviews from our customers across the UAE.
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This team is much more than a supplier — they’re a pillar of the local BBQ community. From the early days of sourcing quality charcoal and wood to supporting and sponsoring events that helped launch homegrown concepts, these guys have always shown up. AC SmokeYard may be a personal passion, but the support, encouragement, and fair pricing from the Elite Horizon team never goes unnoticed. Top‑quality equipment, great supplies, and genuine community support. A million thanks to the team — truly appreciated.
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Why Choose Smoking Beards
Three blends from all-rounder to Cajun heat, created by the UAE BBQ Champion and stocked locally for home cooks, retail and trade.
Bold Flavour
Rubs that add real depth and character to any cook.
Well Balanced
Blended for flavour as well as heat, from mild to fiery.
Versatile
Works across grilling, smoking and roasting.
Retail-Ready
A strong impulse and BBQ-aisle line for retail and trade.
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FAQs
Common questions about Smoking Beards BBQ rubs.
The Original is a bold all-purpose blend of black pepper, brown sugar and paprika. Southern Kiss is a bright, savoury herb blend with coriander and rosemary. Bayou Blaze brings Louisiana-style Cajun heat with cayenne and paprika.
The Original suits ribeye, brisket and any beef or pork cut. Southern Kiss suits chicken, lamb, seafood and vegetables. Bayou Blaze is made for wings, prawns and any meat that takes some heat.
Only Bayou Blaze brings real heat, from cayenne pepper. Southern Kiss and The Original have no cayenne and suit the whole family.
Yes. They work equally well as a grilling rub or a low-and-slow smoking rub.
From Elite Horizon, stocked in the UAE. Shop on ehdxb.ae or send a trade enquiry.
Yes. They are a strong BBQ-aisle and impulse line, available with trade pricing.