Competition Rub Package | Gluten Free | Fat Boy Hickman's BBQ
The Competition Package pairs two of our most decorated seasonings: the award-winning Sweet Rub and our signature Cowgirl Rub. Whether you’re cooking at home or stepping up to the competition line, this duo delivers balanced flavor, rich color, and consistent results that judges — and family — remember.
Both blends are made with clean ingredients, no preservatives, and are completely gluten free. Real flavor. Real performance.
Includes:
- Sweet Rub - 2022 American Royal #4 Mild Rub Winner – Best Rub on the Planet Competition. A savory-sweet blend that caramelizes beautifully and locks in moisture. Versatile, dependable, and always a crowd favorite.
- Cowgirl Rub - 2025 American Royal – 2nd Place Spicy Rub and 4th Best Rub Overall; 2018 American Royal – 2nd Place Spicy Rub and 5th Best Rub Overall.A bold, character-rich seasoning with balanced heat and smoky depth. Adds flavor that stands out without overwhelming your meat. Trusted by home cooks and used in championship turn-ins.
Best On:
Pork • Ribs • Chicken • Turkey • Wings • Veggies • Baked Beans • Smoked Mac & Cheese
Heat Level:
Sweet Rub – Mild
Cowgirl Rub – Warm, Balanced Heat
How to Use:
Generously coat protein or vegetables before grilling, smoking, roasting, or baking.
For a layered competition finish, use Sweet Rub as the base and Cowgirl Rub as the accent or finishing pop.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Made in the USA.
Net Weights:
Sweet Rub — 9.4 oz (266.5 g)
Cowgirl Rub — 11.4 oz (323 g)
Born from competitive grilling and incorporated in 2002, Fat Boy Hickman's BBQ was created to market rubs used in competition. The skills mastered in these competitions and the knowledge obtained from other barbeque experts lead to the development of their all natural barbeque products. Now consisting of several rubs and sauces, Kirk and Erin hope to enhance and elevate your BBQ and grilling. Based in Hickman, Nebraska.
