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Al Pastor Taco Rub

Classic taco seasoning inspired by Mexico’s legendary Al Pastor.

Sweet, smoky, and spiced to perfection.

Great for tacos, bowls or roasts

Made for home cooks and BBQ fans alike

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🇲🇽 Bold Street Food Flavour

🌿 100% All natural plant based ingredients

📦 Next day delivery options available

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Classic taco seasoning inspired by Mexico’s legendary Al Pastor.

- Sweet, smoky, and spiced to perfection.
- Built for pork, chicken, and even jackfruit or veggies.
- 100% natural, gluten-free, with no hidden nasties.

Ideal Uses
Pork shoulder, pork belly, chicken thighs, jackfruit
Tacos, burritos, nachos, quesadillas
Even killer sprinkled onto grilled pineapple or roasted sweet potatoes.

Why Smokey Rebel?
At Smokey Rebel, we honour the street food traditions with bold, authentic flavours — no watered-down blends here. Every batch of Al Pastor is handcrafted for real depth, using premium ingredients and small-batch care.

How to Use
Rub generously into meat, rest for 30 minutes, then grill, roast, or smoke.

For tacos: grill marinated meat, slice thin, pile into warm tortillas, and top with pineapple, onion, and coriander.

Achiote, guajillo, pineapple, pepper, cinnamon, Mexican oregano, spices.  

Allergens in bold

May Contain Mustard. May also contain Sulphites, Gluten, Sesame, traces of Nuts and Sesame.

Allergens: Sulphites and May contain traces of Nuts (inc Peanuts), Seeds, Sesame, Mustard, Cereals, Gluten & Sulphites

All seasonings are packed fresh in our UK warehouse and dispatched within 1–2 business days. Standard delivery takes 2–4 business days, with next-day options available at checkout. Orders over £40 ship free across mainland UK.

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What makes Smokey so special

Built on traditional Mexican ingredients

This rub draws directly from the flavours of Mexico City’s iconic Al Pastor tacos — with achiote, guajillo, cinnamon and Mexican oregano giving it that deep, unmistakable street food character.

Pineapple adds a natural sweetness

A touch of real pineapple brings just the right amount of fruity acidity, helping to balance the earthy chillies and warm spices. It’s subtle, but it brings the whole blend to life — just like the tacos it was inspired by.
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Clean and concentrated flavour

There’s no filler in Al Pastor — just a compact, intensely flavoured blend that delivers bold results with a small amount. A little goes a long way, whether you’re cooking pork, chicken or jackfruit.

Made for tacos, but bigger than that

Yes, it’s built for tacos — but this blend shines in burritos, quesadillas, and even on roast veg or grilled pineapple. It’s one of the most versatile and exciting rubs in the range.

What makes Smokey so special

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Built on traditional Mexican ingredients

This rub draws directly from the flavours of Mexico City’s iconic Al Pastor tacos — with achiote, guajillo, cinnamon and Mexican oregano giving it that deep, unmistakable street food character.

Pineapple adds a natural sweetness

A touch of real pineapple brings just the right amount of fruity acidity, helping to balance the earthy chillies and warm spices. It’s subtle, but it brings the whole blend to life — just like the tacos it was inspired by.

Clean and concentrated flavour

There’s no filler in Al Pastor — just a compact, intensely flavoured blend that delivers bold results with a small amount. A little goes a long way, whether you’re cooking pork, chicken or jackfruit.

Made for tacos, but bigger than that

Yes, it’s built for tacos — but this blend shines in burritos, quesadillas, and even on roast veg or grilled pineapple. It’s one of the most versatile and exciting rubs in the range.

Al Pastor Taco Rub FAQ

Traditionally it’s amazing on thin-sliced pork shoulder or neck, but it also works brilliantly on chicken, lamb, or jackfruit. Just rub generously, marinate if you like, and grill, roast or pan-fry.

Yes – it captures the essence with a balance of sweet pineapple, smoky chilli, cumin, and warm spices. You get that classic Mexican street food flavour without the need for a spit.

Not at all. Al Pastor is completely mild — no noticeable heat. It’s packed with flavour from ingredients like pineapple, achiote and cinnamon, but without the chilli burn.

Absolutely. It’s incredible on grilled mushrooms, jackfruit, aubergine, or even tofu. Makes a banging plant-based taco filling.

Pair it with a splash of pineapple juice or a drizzle of oil for a wet marinade, then grill until caramelised. Serve in warm tortillas with onions, coriander, and a squeeze of lime.

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Frequently asked questions

Unopened cans stay fresh for up to 2 years thanks to our sealed aluminium packaging. Once opened, keep the lid on and store in a cool, dry place for long-lasting flavour.

Most of our rubs are gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan-friendly, with no silica dioxide (sand!) or artificial additives. Check the product page or ingredients list to confirm.

All our blends are handcrafted in the UK using high-quality ingredients inspired by bold global flavours – with a heavy BBQ influence.

Yes! We offer worldwide shipping – costs and delivery times will vary depending on location and order size. UK orders typically arrive within 2–4 working days.

Absolutely. Our blends are just as good in the oven, air fryer, or pan as they are over charcoal or wood. Ideal for everyday cooking, not just BBQ season.

Some blends (like Hickory Hog and Cherry Force) contain a small amount of sugar to help with caramelisation and bark development. Others (like Revolution and Spitfire) are sugar-free and great for high-heat or keto-friendly cooking.

Yes! We have a range of gift boxes and mini can bundles, perfect for BBQ lovers or seasoning addicts. These come packaged with extras like stickers, sweets, and a handwritten thank-you card.

Many of our blends are family-friendly, with mild heat and well-balanced flavour. Spicier options like Spitfire or Holy Jalapeño are clearly marked.

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