LC BBQ Resource Center

Learn how to choose and combine LC BBQ competition rubs, brisket and pork injections, poultry injection and brine, sodium phosphates and Original Barbecue Sauce for brisket, ribs, pork, chicken, turkey, beef and everyday grilling.

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LC BBQ products are developed and refined through competition barbecue by World Champion Pitmaster Phil Breeden. The lineup supports complete flavor systems for beef, pork and poultry, from internal preparation through the final finish.

Use this Resource Center to compare products, understand meat pairings and build repeatable combinations for competition cooking and backyard barbecue.

LC BBQ Buying Guide

Choose an internal preparation product, a savory base rub, an optional sweet layer and a finishing sauce or dust.

Main Product Categories

  • All-purpose and base rubs: Rawhide, Certified and Texas Hill Country Blend.
  • Specialty rubs: Fade To Black, The Honey Hole and Last Call.
  • Beef injections: Play Bull and Angry Bull.
  • Pork injections: Boss Hog and Butt Hurt.
  • Poultry preparation: Fowl Play Injection and Hen Drench Brine.
  • Moisture support: Rainmaker BBQ Sodium Phosphates.
  • Finishing sauce: LC BBQ Original Barbecue Sauce.

Good Starting Combinations

  • Play Bull + Texas Hill Country Blend + Fade To Black for brisket
  • Boss Hog + Rawhide + The Honey Hole + Original Sauce for pork
  • Hen Drench + Certified + The Honey Hole + Original Sauce for chicken
  • Rawhide + The Honey Hole + Last Call for ribs
Buying Tip Start with Rawhide for broad seasoning use. Add the meat-specific injection, then choose The Honey Hole for sweetness or Fade To Black for darker bark.
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LC BBQ Rub & Seasoning Guide

Compare LC BBQ's all-purpose, sweet, Texas-style, bark-building and finishing seasonings.

LC BBQ Rawhide Competition All Purpose Rub

A versatile competition-tested seasoning with savory spices, subtle sweetness and gentle heat for broad use across meats and sides.

Best for: Beef, pork, chicken, seafood, vegetables, eggs and potatoes
Flavor: Savory, slightly sweet and gently spicy
Use: Standalone all-purpose rub, base layer or finishing dust
Pair with: The Honey Hole, Fade To Black or Original BBQ Sauce
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LC BBQ Certified

A championship-grade all-purpose blend that delivers balanced savory flavor, mild sweetness and gentle heat.

Best for: Beef, pork, chicken, ribs, brisket and vegetables
Flavor: Balanced, savory, slightly sweet and mildly spicy
Use: Main rub, base layer or finishing seasoning
Pair with: The Honey Hole, Last Call or Original BBQ Sauce
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LC BBQ The Honey Hole

A sweet-savory competition rub created to build color, memorable sweetness and a polished finish.

Best for: Pork, ribs, chicken, brisket and vegetables
Flavor: Sweet, savory and competition-friendly
Use: Sweet second layer, main pork rub or finishing dust
Pair with: Rawhide, Texas Hill Country Blend or Original BBQ Sauce
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LC BBQ Texas Hill Country Blend

A Central Texas-inspired blend built around salt, pepper, garlic and supporting spices.

Best for: Brisket, beef ribs, pork shoulder, chicken and vegetables
Flavor: Savory, peppery, garlicky and Texas-style
Use: Main beef rub, savory base layer or all-purpose seasoning
Pair with: The Honey Hole, Play Bull or Angry Bull Injection
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LC BBQ Fade To Black

A dark-color competition rub designed to build bold bark, deep color and savory barbecue flavor.

Best for: Brisket, beef ribs, pork, ribs and hearty grilled meats
Flavor: Bold, savory and bark-focused
Use: Main bark-building rub or darker second layer
Pair with: Play Bull Injection, Rawhide or Original BBQ Sauce
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LC BBQ Last Call

A finishing blend designed to add a final pop of color, savory-sweet flavor and aroma immediately before serving.

Best for: Ribs, brisket, chicken, pork, fries and vegetables
Flavor: Savory, slightly sweet, aromatic and lightly spicy
Use: Light finishing dust after cooking
Pair with: Rawhide, Certified, The Honey Hole or Hen Drench
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Cast Iron Cookers Pinto Bean Seasoning

A dedicated pinto bean seasoning for barbecue sides, beans and hearty cast-iron cooking.

Best for: Pinto beans, baked beans, soups and side dishes
Flavor: Savory, hearty and Southwestern-inspired
Use: Season beans during cooking
Pair with: Brisket, pork, ribs or LC BBQ Original Sauce
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LC BBQ Injections, Brines & Moisture Products

Build internal flavor and moisture before applying exterior seasoning.

LC BBQ Play Bull Competition Brisket Injection

A competition brisket injection developed to add internal beef flavor and moisture.

Best for: Brisket, beef roasts and beef ribs
Flavor: Savory beef
Use: Inject before applying exterior seasoning
Pair with: Texas Hill Country Blend, Fade To Black or Rawhide
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LC BBQ Angry Bull Competition Brisket Injection

A bolder competition beef injection for pitmasters seeking a more assertive brisket profile.

Best for: Brisket and large beef cuts
Flavor: Bold, savory and beef-forward
Use: Inject before seasoning and smoking
Pair with: Texas Hill Country Blend or Fade To Black
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LC BBQ Boss Hog Pork Injection

A pork-focused competition injection for internal moisture and flavor.

Best for: Pork shoulder, pork loin and competition pork
Flavor: Savory pork
Use: Inject before applying rub
Pair with: Rawhide, The Honey Hole or Certified
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LC BBQ Butt Hurt Pork Injection

A second pork injection option for building a distinct competition-style pork profile.

Best for: Pork shoulder, pork loin and large pork cuts
Flavor: Savory, pork-focused and competition-style
Use: Inject before exterior seasoning
Pair with: The Honey Hole, Certified or Original BBQ Sauce
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LC BBQ Fowl Play Chicken Injection

The poultry injection that helped launch the LC BBQ product line, developed for competition chicken.

Best for: Chicken thighs, whole chicken, turkey and poultry breasts
Flavor: Savory poultry
Use: Inject before seasoning and cooking
Pair with: Rawhide, Certified or The Honey Hole
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LC BBQ Hen Drench Competition Chicken Brine

A competition poultry brine for improving seasoning and moisture in chicken and turkey.

Best for: Chicken pieces, whole chicken, turkey and turkey breast
Flavor: Savory poultry brine
Use: Brine according to package directions
Pair with: Rawhide, Certified, The Honey Hole or Last Call
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LC BBQ Rainmaker BBQ Sodium Phosphates

A phosphate preparation product for supporting moisture retention in custom injections and brines.

Best for: Beef, pork and poultry
Flavor: Neutral preparation base
Use: Add to a properly formulated injection or brine
Pair with: A meat-specific LC BBQ injection and rub
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LC BBQ Original Barbecue Sauce

Finish ribs, pork and chicken with a balanced competition-style glaze.

LC BBQ Original Barbecue Sauce

A competition-ready sauce with smooth consistency, deep color and a balanced sweet-heat profile.

Best for: Ribs, chicken, pork, burnt ends and finishing glazes
Flavor: Sweet, tangy, mildly spicy and glossy
Use: Thin final glaze, finishing sauce or table sauce
Pair with: Rawhide, Certified, The Honey Hole or Last Call
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LC BBQ Flavor Guide

Match products to savory, sweet, bark-focused, Texas-style or finishing flavor.

Balanced All Purpose

  • Rawhide
  • Certified
  • Beef, pork, poultry and vegetables

Sweet Competition

  • The Honey Hole
  • Original Barbecue Sauce
  • Pork, ribs and chicken

Texas & Beef-Forward

  • Texas Hill Country Blend
  • Play Bull
  • Angry Bull

Dark Bark

  • Fade To Black
  • Brisket and beef ribs
  • Bold presentation

Poultry

  • Fowl Play Injection
  • Hen Drench Brine
  • Certified or The Honey Hole

Final Flavor Pop

  • Last Call
  • Light finishing dust
  • Color, aroma and presentation
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How to Layer LC BBQ Products

Use internal preparation first, savory seasoning second, sweet or bark-building rub third and finishing products last.

Brisket

Play Bull or Angry Bull Injection
↓
Texas Hill Country Blend
↓
Fade To Black
↓
Optional Last Call

Ribs

Rawhide or Certified
↓
The Honey Hole
↓
Original Barbecue Sauce
↓
Light Last Call Dust

Pork Shoulder

Boss Hog or Butt Hurt Injection
↓
Rawhide or Certified
↓
The Honey Hole
↓
Original Sauce

Chicken

Fowl Play or Hen Drench
↓
Certified or Rawhide
↓
The Honey Hole
↓
Original Sauce or Last Call

General Layering Tips

  • Follow package directions for injections, brines and Rainmaker.
  • Use Rawhide, Certified or Texas Hill Country Blend as the savory foundation.
  • Apply The Honey Hole more lightly as a sweet second layer.
  • Use Fade To Black only where darker bark is desired.
  • Apply Original Sauce during the final 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Use Last Call sparingly immediately before serving.
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LC BBQ for Brisket

Build internal beef flavor, Texas-style seasoning and dark competition bark.

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Products to Consider

  • Play Bull Competition Brisket Injection
  • Angry Bull Competition Brisket Injection
  • Texas Hill Country Blend
  • Fade To Black
  • Rawhide
  • Last Call

Cooking Approach

  • Inject according to package directions.
  • Apply Texas Hill Country Blend as the savory base.
  • Add Fade To Black when a darker bark is desired.
  • Smoke until bark and tenderness develop.
  • Use Last Call lightly before slicing or serving.
Competition TipAvoid stacking several salty beef products heavily. Each layer should have a distinct purpose.
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LC BBQ for Ribs

Use a savory base, sweet competition layer, glossy sauce and optional finishing dust.

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Products to Consider

  • Rawhide
  • Certified
  • The Honey Hole
  • Original Barbecue Sauce
  • Last Call

Cooking Approach

  • Apply Rawhide or Certified as the first layer.
  • Add The Honey Hole lightly.
  • Allow the rub to hydrate before smoking.
  • Apply Original Sauce near the end.
  • Use Last Call sparingly before serving.
Competition TipMonitor sweet rub and sauce color closely during hot-and-fast cooks.
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LC BBQ for Pork

Combine a pork injection with savory and sweet exterior layers.

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Products to Consider

  • Boss Hog Pork Injection
  • Butt Hurt Pork Injection
  • Rawhide
  • Certified
  • The Honey Hole
  • Original Barbecue Sauce

Cooking Approach

  • Inject larger cuts before seasoning.
  • Apply Rawhide or Certified evenly.
  • Add The Honey Hole for sweetness and color.
  • Cook until bark and tenderness develop.
  • Use Original Sauce lightly when finishing.
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LC BBQ for Chicken

Use Fowl Play Injection or Hen Drench Brine before applying controlled rub and sauce layers.

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Products to Consider

  • Fowl Play Chicken Injection
  • Hen Drench Competition Chicken Brine
  • Rawhide
  • Certified
  • The Honey Hole
  • Original Barbecue Sauce
  • Last Call

Cooking Approach

  • Choose either injection or brine preparation.
  • Dry the surface before applying rub.
  • Use a light savory layer followed by a lighter sweet layer.
  • Cook until safely done.
  • Glaze near the end or use Last Call lightly before serving.
Competition TipChicken pieces require lighter seasoning than brisket or pork shoulder.
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LC BBQ for Turkey

Use poultry brine or injection with a balanced exterior rub.

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Products to Consider

  • Hen Drench Competition Chicken Brine
  • Fowl Play Chicken Injection
  • Certified
  • Rawhide
  • The Honey Hole
  • Last Call

Cooking Approach

  • Brine or inject according to package directions.
  • Season beneath the skin when practical.
  • Apply Certified or Rawhide evenly.
  • Add The Honey Hole lightly for color.
  • Rest before carving and use Last Call sparingly.
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LC BBQ for Everyday Grilling

Use LC BBQ rubs and sauce beyond competition barbecue.

Steak & Burgers

Use Texas Hill Country Blend, Rawhide or Certified.

Pork Chops

Use Rawhide with a light Honey Hole top layer.

Chicken Wings

Use Certified, The Honey Hole and Original Sauce.

Seafood

Use Rawhide lightly on fish or shrimp.

Vegetables

Use Rawhide, Certified or Texas Hill Country Blend.

Beans & Sides

Use Cast Iron Cookers Pinto Bean Seasoning and Last Call where appropriate.

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Competition Tips from The BBQ Super Store

Practical guidance for repeatable LC BBQ flavor systems.

Measure Injections

Use the same powder-to-liquid ratio and injection volume on every cook.

Choose One Base

Use Rawhide, Certified or Texas Hill Country Blend as the primary foundation.

Control Sweetness

The Honey Hole and Original Sauce should be applied in controlled amounts.

Build Bark Deliberately

Use Fade To Black where darker color and bark are needed.

Finish Lightly

Last Call is designed for a light final dust, not a heavy coating.

Record Every Cook

Track injection ratio, rub quantity, sauce timing and finishing dust.

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LC BBQ Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about choosing and using LC BBQ products.

Which LC BBQ product should I try first?

Rawhide is the broadest all-purpose starting rub. The Honey Hole is the strongest choice when you prefer sweeter pork, rib or chicken flavor.

What is the difference between Rawhide and Certified?

Both are versatile competition-tested rubs. Rawhide is positioned as the all-purpose foundation, while Certified provides another balanced championship-style profile for broad use.

Which LC BBQ products are best for brisket?

Play Bull or Angry Bull Injection paired with Texas Hill Country Blend, Fade To Black, Rawhide or Certified creates a complete brisket system.

Which LC BBQ products are best for pork?

Boss Hog or Butt Hurt Pork Injection paired with Rawhide, Certified or The Honey Hole are the strongest pork combinations.

Which LC BBQ products are best for chicken?

Fowl Play Chicken Injection or Hen Drench Brine paired with Rawhide, Certified or The Honey Hole provides a complete poultry system.

What is Last Call used for?

Last Call is a finishing blend. Apply it lightly after cooking or immediately before serving to improve flavor, aroma and presentation.

Can LC BBQ rubs be layered?

Yes. Use Rawhide, Certified or Texas Hill Country Blend as the savory base and The Honey Hole as the sweeter second layer.

What does Rainmaker do?

Rainmaker is a sodium phosphate product intended to support moisture retention when used in properly formulated injections or brines.

When should LC BBQ Original Sauce be applied?

Apply it in one or more thin coats during the final 10 to 20 minutes so it sets without burning.

Can LC BBQ products be used on pellet grills?

Yes. They can be used with pellet grills, offset smokers, drum smokers, charcoal grills, gas grills, griddles and ovens.

Can the rubs be used as finishing seasonings?

Rawhide, Certified, The Honey Hole and especially Last Call can be applied lightly after cooking when additional flavor is needed.

How should LC BBQ products be stored?

Keep dry products tightly sealed in a cool, dry location. Refrigerate the sauce after opening when directed by the label.

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