# Gingerbread BBQ Rubs PS Seasoning's BBQ Rub Shares a Festive, Limited-Edition, Newstalgic Flavor By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-11-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-bbq-rub References: [psseasoning](https://www.psseasoning.com/blogs/news-events/beyond-the-blend-limited-edition-gingerbread-bbq-rub?srsltid=AfmBOoqnHBeYVwv-SATMKei0yeFTb84e-6OLL0Ndse5hgvE8Qte7wb8c)  Sweet flavors work beautifully to balance the [smoky and savory qualities of barbecue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bisto-sweet-smoky-bbq-sauce), and for this year's holiday season, [PS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wing-rub-line) Seasoning unveiled a Gingerbread BBQ Rub that blends the familiar comfort of holiday cookies with backyard BBQ. Inspired by foodies' love of newstalgia, this fresh yet familiar savory-sweet BBQ rub flavor comes together with a combination of brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, molasses, and natural vanilla, plus ancho chili for a subtle smoky finish. Beyond seasoning proteins, the versatile Gingerbread BBQ Rub can be used in tons of other festive recipes, like the brand-recommended Gingerbread Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Gingerbread Smoked Butternut Squash Soup and even Gingerbread Pumpkin Pie, which incorporates the limited-edition Gingerbread BBQ Rub into the custard filling. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 55% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Newstalgic Flavor Innovations:** Blending nostalgic flavors with modern twists, Newstalgic Flavor Innovations offer an engaging culinary experience that captivates adventurous food enthusiasts. - **Savory-sweet Culinary Blends:** The trend of blending savory and sweet flavors in culinary applications is pushing boundaries to create unique taste profiles that intrigue consumers. - **Seasonal Limited-edition Products:** Creating limited-edition products around seasonal themes engages consumers by offering exclusive experiences that capture the essence of festivities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The Food and Beverage industry is poised to explore innovative flavor combinations, leveraging nostalgia to create differentiated products that entice consumers. - **Spices and Seasonings:** Within the Spices and Seasonings sector, there are opportunities to merge unexpected ingredients, creating novel seasonings that offer new culinary experiences. - **Packaged Holiday Foods:** Packaged Holiday Foods present a platform for introducing festive flavors that align with holiday celebrations, enhancing consumer engagement with culturally inspired offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Restaurant-Inspired Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooters.md) - [Brew-Inspired Pantry Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewdog-kitchen.md) - [Korean BBQ Spice Rubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubrub.md) - [BBQ-Style Charcuterie Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbqterie-kit.md) - [Grill Master Subscription Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grill-master-subscription.md) - [BBQ-Inspired Wine Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-bundle.md) - [Collaborative Barbecue Marinades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-spice-house.md) - [Alcohol-Infused Meat Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiritinfused-bbq-rubs.md) - [Texas-Style BBQ Rubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickeys-barbecue-pit.md)