Our Montreal Red was designed as a chicken rub, inspired by the Saint Laurent Blvd in Montreal where the delis and Portuguese chicken joints flavour the air and make our mouths water.
This blend brings a little smoke, a little sweet and a little heat all together into a lovely warm aromatic blend.

Recipes Using Montreal Red Rub

Food Hacks using Montreal Red Rub

There are lots of fun ways to add spice and flavour to your food. Here are some quick and easy hacks to give you some inspiration:

1. Toss with your sweet potato fries for the ultimate seasoning.
2. Dust over buttered popcorn
3. Mix into mayo for slightly smoky, sweet, spicy sandwich spread (See Market Sample Dip recipe above).
4. Rub onto watermelon before a quick sear on a hot pan
5. Stir into yogurt + lime for a dip that shouldn’t work but does
6. Toss with roasted grapes and serve with cheese
7. Add to scrambled eggs with cheddar and hot honey
8. Shake onto roasted carrots with maple syrup glaze
9. Mix into cream cheese for a smoky bagel schmear
10. Coat roasted chickpeas for sweet-heat crunch bombs
11. Sprinkle on French fries + drizzle honey + squeeze lime
12. Stir into butter and melt over corn on the cob
13. Dust over grilled cheese before pressing (crispy crust upgrade)
14. Add to mashed sweet potatoes
15. Toss with popcorn chicken or nuggets right after frying
16. Rub onto mushrooms before roasting for “meaty BBQ illusion”
17. Mix into olive oil for bread dipping with balsamic
18. Sprinkle on baked apples with a tiny pinch of salt
19. Stir into baked beans for smoky-sweet depth shift
20. Shake onto cottage cheese with pineapple for a sweet-savory curveball
21. Sprinkle on pineapple before grilling (sweet smoke chaos)
22. Use instead of salt + pepper in stove top gravy

Montreal Red Rub FAQ

Is it gluten-free and allergy-friendly?

Yes. All of our products are vegan and gluten-free. They are also all nut-free, dairy-free, and preservative-free.

Note: if your allergies are severe, we do work out of a shared kitchen, with dedicated equipment.

What is Montreal Red Chicken Rub made of?

A warm, complex Canadian blend inspired by the delis and chicken joints along Saint-Laurent Boulevard in Montreal: smoked paprika, garlic, onion, coriander, ginger - bringing spice, sweet and smoke together for pure balanced flavour.

What do you use Montreal Red Rub on?

Chicken first (wings, breasts, thighs), but it's wildly versatile: burgers, ribs, salmon, roasted veggies, even Caesar rimmer. Mix into ground meat for killer Red Rooster burgers. But don't miss the sweet potato fries. This is the best topper for sweet potato fries!

How much Montreal Red Rub per chicken?

1-2 teaspoons per pound or more if want. Mix with olive oil for wet rub (30 min+ rest) or dry sprinkle—grill, roast, or smoke for juicy, craveable crust every time.

Does Montreal Red Rub work beyond chicken?

Hell yes—elevates pork, turkey burgers, grilled corn, potatoes, dips. Warm spice + subtle sweet makes it your go-to for anything off the fire.

How should I store Montreal Red Rub?

Airtight in the spice bag zipped close, in a cool, dark spot. It will stay for a while, though as we always say, it's best when fresh, so try and use it in the first 2 months for full aromatics. You'll keep flavor 12+ months. Small-batch freshness means every shake delivers those late-night Montreal vibes.

How should I store it?

Keep it sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture and heat. That helps preserve both the flavours and aroma.

GlowUp Sponsorship Thank You

If you spot this image on the back of your bag, you’re seeing part of our packaging GlowUp.

This blend was sponsored Vivid Vendors. Their sponsorship provided custom packaging design, helped upgrade our branding and covered the printing of the first 500 regular-sized bags for Montreal Red Rub.

We’re grateful for their support, and for all of our GlowUp sponsors, for backing us as we grow and being part of our story.