Hardcore Carnivore Black is the best-selling activated charcoal seasoning rub made for beef, steaks, brisket, burgers, wild game, and other red meats. Built for serious grillers, pitmasters, and cast iron cooks, this bold black rub helps create an incredible sear, rich crust, and dark BBQ bark while letting the natural flavor of the meat shine.

With a balanced blend of garlic, coarse black pepper, and classic spices, Hardcore Carnivore Black adds savory flavor without overpowering your cook. Use it on ribeyes, strip steaks, smoked brisket, beef ribs, tri-tip, roasts, and barbecue meats for a dramatic finish, dependable crust, and big live-fire flavor every time.

Ingredients

Sea Salt, White Sugar, Black Pepper, Dehydrated Garlic and Onion, Chili Powder (Chili Pepper, Salt, Cumin, Oregano and Garlic), Activated Charcoal* and Silicon Dioxide (Less than 2% used for anti-caking). *added for bark & crust.

About Hardcore Carnivore

Hardcore Carnivore is a Texas-born seasoning brand built for serious meat lovers, backyard grillers, pitmasters, chefs, and live fire cooks who expect bold flavor and dependable performance. Founded in 2015 by Jess Pryles, a respected live fire cook, author, and meat expert, Hardcore Carnivore began with the now-famous Black seasoning and has grown into a globally recognized lineup of premium BBQ rubs, meat seasonings, sauces, and cooking tools trusted by cooks around the world.

Made in Texas with high-quality ingredients, Hardcore Carnivore products are designed to enhance the natural flavor of beef, pork, chicken, wild game, and more without overpowering the meat. From cast iron cooking and open-flame grilling to smoking, searing, roasting, and everyday kitchen use, Hardcore Carnivore delivers big, balanced flavor for people who truly love to cook meat.