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Mellow Dusk

Name: Hickory Honey BBQ Seasoning - Mellow Dusk
Rating: 4.90 (10 reviews)

Hickory Honey BBQ Seasoning

$12.99

Smoky hickory, mellow honey, and a savory-sweet finish — made for ribs, pulled pork, chicken, burgers, and backyard meals that deserve more than bottled BBQ sauce.

Flavor Profile: Sweet • Smoky • BBQ

Best on:

Pork

Poultry

Seafood

Veggies

Heat level:No Heat. All flavor, no fire.

No Heat Super Hot

Made in the USA, 30-day flavor guarantee, easy returns

Ingredients

TURBINADO SUGAR, SEA SALT, HONEY GRANULES (CANE SUGAR, HONEY), CHILI POWDER, PAPRIKA, GARLIC, ONION, BLACK PEPPER, HICKORY POWDER (MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR), CAYENNE PEPPER, <2% ORGANIC RICE HULLS (ANTI-CAKING AGENT)

30 Day Flavor Guarantee

30-Day Flavor Satisfaction Guarantee:
We stand behind our seasonings. If your first Flavor Expedition Co. purchase doesn’t hit the mark, contact us within 30 days of delivery and we’ll make it right.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping Policy:
We currently offer $7.95 Flat Rate shipping or Free Economy Shipping for purchases over $59 to all 50 states in the U.S.A. Most packages ship via USPS and arrive in 3-5 business days.

30-Day Flavor Satisfaction Guarantee:
We stand behind our seasonings. If your first Flavor Expedition Co. purchase doesn’t hit the mark, contact us within 30 days of delivery and we’ll make it right. (For more information check out the full guarantee in the footer.)

Easy Return Policy:
Damaged order? Don’t toss it. Email us within 24 hours of delivery with photos and we’ll take care of it.

Merchandise returns:
Unused items may be returned within 30 days for store credit or exchange.

Questions? Email support@flavorexpedition.com with your order number.

Why Buy From Us?

Bold, layered flavor – Small-batch blends designed to do the heavy lifting so your food tastes intentional, not rushed.
Made for real life – Built for busy nights, tired cooks, and moments when people are counting on you.
No filler, no shortcuts – Thoughtfully balanced ingredients that actually earn their spot in your cabinet.
Confidence in every shake – Turn simple ingredients into meals people remember—without overthinking it.
30-Day Flavor Guarantee – Try your first bottle risk-free. If it doesn’t deliver, we’ll make it right.

Mellow Dusk Hickory Honey BBQ Seasoning

$12.99

Smoke first. Sweetness follows.

Hickory brings the backyard BBQ depth. Honey and turbinado sugar add the smooth sweetness that makes ribs, chicken, and pork taste slow-cooked.

BBQ flavor without the burn.

Paprika, garlic, onion, black pepper, and chili powder keep it bold and savory — while the no-heat profile makes it easy for the whole table.

Made for low-stress BBQ wins.

Use it on ribs, pulled pork, chicken thighs, burgers, salmon, shrimp, roasted potatoes, baked beans, and grilled vegetables.

Sweet smoke that makes BBQ feel easy.

Gives pork, ribs, chicken, and burgers that slow-smoked flavor even when dinner is simple

Adds honey-hickory sweetness without turning the whole meal sugary

Builds a darker BBQ crust with paprika, garlic, onion, black pepper, and chili powder

Works on smokers, grills, ovens, air fryers, and weeknight sheet-pan meals

How to Use It

1 Season generously Coat pork, chicken, burgers, wings, potatoes, or vegetables.

2 Cook your way Grill, smoke, roast, air fry, or bake until caramelized and cooked through.

3 Finish strong Brush with BBQ sauce, melt on butter, or add a little more seasoning before serving.

Pork

From ribs to pulled pork.

Chicken

Use before smoking or roasting.

Burgers

Mix in or season before grilling.

Wings

Toss, smoke, grill, and finish.

Potatoes

Roast until smoky and crisp.

Vegetables

Great on corn, onions, and peppers.

Is it spicy?

No. Mellow Dusk is all about smoky, sweet BBQ flavor without the heat, so it is easy to use for the whole table.

Is it only for smoking or grilling?

No. It works in the oven, air fryer, smoker, skillet, or on the grill — anywhere you want easy BBQ flavor.

Will it taste too sweet?

No. The honey and turbinado sugar round it out, but the hickory, paprika, garlic, onion, black pepper, and chili powder keep it balanced and savory.

Is it clean?

Yes. No junk. No fillers. Just a bold small-batch seasoning built to make simple meals taste like you actually planned them.

This highly-rated BBQ seasoning delivers authentic hickory barbecue flavor with a subtle honey sweetness. Customers praised its versatility on various meats including chicken, pork, ribs, beef, and fish. Reviewers described it as "one of the best rubs" with a "sweet BBQ tang." The savory-sweet profile makes it suitable as both a dry rub and general seasoning.

The honey adds a subtle sweetness while the hickory delivers authentic barbecue flavor
Best rub I've ever had for pulled pork.
The flavor profile on this is genius! Absolutely love it!

Fish (positive)Rub (positive)Ribs (positive)Beef (positive)Flavor (positive)

5 stars: 9 (90%)
4 stars: 1 (10%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

One of the best BBQ seasonings I’ve tried

One of the best BBQ seasonings I’ve tried. The honey adds a subtle sweetness while the hickory delivers authentic barbecue flavor

Hi Brock! We're really glad to hear you enjoyed the Hickory Honey BBQ Seasoning. The honey and hickory combo really does make for a delicious flavor. Thanks for your kind words!

Good mix for every thing.

Outstanding!

Best rub I’ve ever had for pulled pork.

Mellow Dusk

Great choice for any meat you want to have a sweet BBQ tang. I really like it as a dry rub on wings, Yum!

This is easily my favorite flavor adventure!

The flavor profile on this is genius! It goes in my ground beef on a daily basis. Absolutely love Mellow Dusk!

This is my favorite so far. It's sweet to almost count as a dessert.

While visiting our daughter in Mesa, Arizona I purchased a bottle of Mellow Dusk at a Farmers Market. I love this!! I use it on fish, beef, chicken and pork! So happy I could order more online! Will be keeping a lookout for your booth at the Farmers Markets next time we are in Arizona!

Barbara, we are so happy to hear that you are loving Mellow Dusk! Definitely stop by next time you are in town and see what new flavor adventure we can take you on!