The original Dillo® Dust Texas BBQ dry rub seasoning made famous by LaRue Tactical.

If you know Dillo® Dust, you know the story. The original Dillo® Dust 7oz bottles were distributed by LaRue Tactical and became a legendary Texas BBQ seasoning among LaRue customers, BBQ enthusiasts, grill masters and outdoor cooking fans.

For years, LaRue Tactical has periodically included Dillo® Dust 7oz bottles as a free promotional gift with qualifying purchases from LaRue.com, helping turn this distinctive Texas BBQ dry rub into a sought-after favorite well beyond the grill. Availability of the free seasoning with LaRue purchases can vary, which is why Dillo® Dust is now available directly for anyone who wants the original recipe without waiting for a promotional freebie.

This is that original Dillo® Dust recipe.

The Original LaRue Tactical Dillo® Dust Recipe

Dillo® Dust isn’t simply another BBQ seasoning. It’s the original Texas-style dry rub created for LaRue Tactical, and its distinctive flavor has developed a loyal following over the years.

The original blend combines:

Celery
Chili Pepper
Mexican Cumin
Garlic
Paprika
Salt
Sugar

The result is a balanced Texas BBQ seasoning with savory, sweet and spice-forward notes that complement the natural flavor of meat rather than overpowering it.

A Legendary Texas BBQ Dry Rub

Dillo® Dust was made for meat, but its versatility is one of the reasons customers keep coming back to it.

Use it as a traditional BBQ dry rub before cooking, a finishing seasoning after cooking, or an all-purpose table seasoning.

It’s especially excellent on:

🥩 Beef & Brisket

Dillo® Dust makes an outstanding Texas brisket rub. Apply it generously before smoking and allow the seasoning to combine with heat, smoke and rendered fat to create a deeply flavorful bark.

It’s also excellent on:

Ribeye
Sirloin
Tri-tip
Beef ribs
Chuck roast
Burgers
Steak

🍖 Pork & Ribs

Use Dillo® Dust as a pork rub for ribs, pork chops, pork shoulder and pulled pork.

The balanced seasoning profile works beautifully with long, low-and-slow cooking and complements the natural richness of pork.

🍗 Chicken & Poultry

Dillo® Dust is also an excellent chicken seasoning and BBQ chicken rub.

Try it on:

Chicken wings
Chicken thighs
Chicken breasts
Drumsticks
Whole chicken
Turkey

🐟 Seafood & More

Don’t stop with meat. Dillo® Dust can also be used on:

Fish
Shrimp
Seafood
Roasted vegetables
Potatoes
Corn
Eggs
Fries
Popcorn

One of the reasons this seasoning has developed such a loyal following is its ability to work on far more than traditional BBQ.

The Perfect Brisket Rub for Texas-Style BBQ

If you’re smoking a Texas brisket, Dillo® Dust gives you the bold seasoning foundation needed for a flavorful sweet bark.

Simply trim and prepare your brisket, apply an even layer of Dillo® Dust to all sides, allow the seasoning to adhere, and smoke using your preferred low-and-slow method.

As the brisket cooks, the seasoning interacts with the smoke, rendered fat and moisture to develop the rich exterior that BBQ lovers know as bark.

It’s equally at home on:

Offset smokers • Pellet smokers • Drum smokers • Kamado grills • Charcoal smokers • Backyard BBQ pits

Whether you’re cooking a whole packer brisket for a gathering or a smaller cut for a weekend BBQ, Dillo® Dust is built for the smoker.

Made for Grilling, Smoking & Everyday Cooking

You don’t need to be a competition pitmaster to enjoy the original Dillo® Dust.

Use this versatile Texas BBQ seasoning for:

🔥 Smoking – Brisket, ribs, pork shoulder, chicken and beef.

🔥 Grilling – Steaks, burgers, chicken, pork chops and vegetables.

🔥 Blackstone & Flat-Top Cooking – Burgers, steaks, chicken, vegetables and breakfast foods.

🔥 Oven Cooking – Roasted meats, potatoes and vegetables.

🔥 Air Frying – Chicken wings, fries, potatoes and other savory foods.

🔥 Everyday Meals – Eggs, popcorn, vegetables, burgers and almost anything that needs more flavor.

What Makes the Original Dillo® Dust Different?

The original Dillo® Dust recipe was designed around a simple concept:

Bold Texas flavor without unnecessary complexity.

Rather than relying on excessive sugar, heavy heat or artificial flavors, Dillo® Dust combines a carefully balanced group of classic BBQ spices to create a seasoning that works across a wide range of foods.

It’s versatile enough for everyday cooking but distinctive enough that people recognize it after just one taste.

That’s why the original recipe has developed such a loyal following since its creation for LaRue Tactical.

The LaRue Tactical Connection

The history of Dillo® Dust is inseparable from LaRue Tactical.

The original Dillo® Dust 7oz bottles were distributed for LaRue Tactical and became associated with the company’s famous customer giveaways. LaRue customers have long known Dillo® Dust as one of those unexpected Texas-made extras that could show up with a purchase.

LaRue Tactical has periodically included Dillo® Dust as a free promotional item with purchases from LaRue.com. Because those promotions are periodic and availability can vary, customers who don’t want to wait for the next giveaway can purchase the original seasoning directly from DilloDust.com.

That means you don’t have to hunt for the next LaRue promotional freebie to enjoy the original Dillo® Dust Texas BBQ dry rub.

Clean, Straightforward Ingredients

Dillo® Dust is made with:

Celery, Chili Pepper, Mexican Cumin, Garlic, Paprika, Salt and Sugar.

The seasoning contains:

No MSG
No GMOs
No artificial flavors
No added colors
No added preservatives
No anti-caking chemicals

Dillo® Dust is also gluten free and made in the USA.

Proudly Made in Texas Since 2010

Dillo® has been crafting premium Texas-inspired seasonings since 2010. The original Dillo® Dust 7ox bottle distributed for LaRue Tactical became the foundation for the Dillo® seasoning lineup, which now includes SPG Steak, Chile Lime, Hen & Hog and our latest creation, Brisket Bark seasoning.

The original remains the flagship.

It’s the seasoning that started it all—and the flavor that helped build the Dillo® Dust following.

Get the Original Dillo® Dust

The same original LaRue Tactical Dillo® Dust recipe. The same bold Texas BBQ flavor. Available whenever you’re ready to fire up the grill or smoker.

Use it on brisket.
Rub it on ribs.
Season your steak.
Dust your burgers.
Try it on chicken, pork, seafood, vegetables—or even popcorn.

If you’re looking for the original LaRue Tactical Dillo Dust seasoning, this is it.

Dillo® Dust Original Texas BBQ Dry Rub Seasoning – 14 oz.

Accept no substitutes!

BBQ Rubs & Dry Rubs

Dillo® Dust Original LaRue Tactical Texas BBQ Rub – 14 oz

Dillo® Dust Brisket Bark Seasoning – Texas Brisket Rub – 9oz