Code 3 Spices - www.code3spices.com

Code 3 Spices - www.code3spices.com

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4 time 🌎 championship Patriot Sauce "Spicing it up for those who Serve" Follow us on Instagram @code3spices

Sauces and Seasonings Made in St. Louis MO.

About Code 3 Spices
Chris, a BBQ enthusiast and law enforcement raised, IT professional, teamed up with his friend Mike, a 15 year law enforcement veteran who left the field of law enforcement due to a diagnosis of complex PTSD. Mike and Chris’s love for grilling was the ultimate therapy for both of them and quickly turned into an obcession. In 2010 Mike and Chris joined forces to create a backya

06/13/2026

Code 3 Spices Sea Dog Rub is a Cajun-blend BBQ seasoning primarily crafted for seafood but versatile enough for any meat or vegetable.

Flavor Profile & Characteristics Flavor: Bold Cajun blend with a mild heat level.

Primary Uses: Excellent on fish, shrimp, chicken, pork, and morning eggs.Dietary Attributes: Certified Gluten-Free and MSG-Free.

Ingredients: Spices, paprika, sea salt, and less than 2% tricalcium phosphate to prevent caking.

Purchasing OptionsThe rub is commonly available online and in retail hardware or BBQ supply stores:Direct from Manufacturer: Available on the Code 3 Spices Shop for $5.99 (5.5 oz / 6 oz bottle) or in custom 3-pack and 5-pack gift combos.Local BBQ Supplies: Can be bought at regional brick-and-mortar stores like Collinsville BBQ Supply.

Major Retailers: Sold at select Ace Hardware locations and online via Target or Amazon.

06/11/2026

On behalf of Chris and I taking Code 3 Spices into our 14th grilling season, We want to thank you in advance for all of your continued support in our products and mission advocating for those who serve.

As a very small business, it takes a village for us to grow. That said, any word of mouth or social media support goes a very long way for us.

It's hard to believe that we have made it this far and looking back, it's truly because all of you have chose to support us and continue to do so. So if you see us in a brick and mortar, butcher shop, S2, Schnucks, Dierbergs or Ace Hardware across the country, we graciously ask you to spend the extra dollar or two over the big brands, to support our world championship products.

We don't have the massive amounts of cash that these large brands on the grocery store shelves have and they also don't have our story or mission which is advocating for PTSD awareness, su***de prevention within our first responder fields and military personel, and suppolrting widows of the fallen. We kindly ask you to think Code 3 Spices when you think healthy eating or BBQ/Grilling.

We are working on major initiatives for the near future and are constantly thinking of ways to improve and provide our MSG/gluten-free, no HCFS products to the masses.

With your help, you can help us become that household brand.

We kindly thank you for ALL the support and love over the last 14 years helping us fulfill our passion for the BBQ industry while serving our community and communities across the country.

Mike and Chris

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1st Place BBQ Sauce via National BBQ News x 2.
Featured product in Southern Living
Memphis in May place sauce
Memphis in May Perfect Score Mustard
Memphis in May 2nd place mustard
Collinsville Chamber Small Business of the Year 2016 & 2017
Southwestern IL Business of the year 2018
Spirit of Excellence Award 2019 Collinsville City
NBBQA Humanitarian Award 2020
American Royal Champion Patriot Sauce Spicy 2020-2021
CNN Best BBQ Sauces

06/09/2026

Code 3 Spices Rescue Rub is an award-winning, gluten-free, and MSG-free all-purpose seasoning. It features a lightly sweet, savory base with very mild heat. A portion of the proceeds from every bottle sold is donated to charities that support first responders, medical personnel, and the military.Flavor Profile & Ingredients

Flavor: Lightly sweet, savory, and balanced without overpowering.Key Ingredients: Turbinado sugar, sea salt, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder.

Best Uses - Meats: Excellent on pork, chicken, beef, burgers, and seafood.Everyday Foods: Great for French fries, baked potatoes, eggs, soups, vegetables, and popcorn.

Application: Sprinkle liberally and press into the food’s surface. For best results, let the meat rest for 30 minutes before grilling, smoking, or roasting. You can also mix it with oil to make a marinade.

Where to BuyLocally near Collinsville, IL, you can purchase it at Dierbergs, S2, Schnucks, Ace Hardware, or order directly from Code 3 Spices.

06/03/2026

Code 3 Spices Grunt Rub Garlic Blend is a versatile, all-natural seasoning Featuring a savory mix of garlic, salt, paprika, black pepper, onion, and red pepper, it is Gluten-Free and MSG-Free.

A portion of every sale goes to military and first responder charities

Highlights & Best UsesFlavor Profile: Highly savory and garlicky with a very mild touch of heat.

Pairs Well With: Beef (especially steaks), poultry, pork, burgers, and roasted vegetables Grunt Rub – Garlic Blend - Code 3 Spices.

06/02/2026

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05/29/2026

Code 3 Spices – Patriot Sauce is an award-winning St. Louis competition style BBQ sauce with a thin texture that provides a bold appearance.
The perfect combination of sweet on the front and a little heat on the back.
Made with the highest quality ingredients!

All of our products are MSG and Gluten free, and do not include high fructose corn syrup.

Patriot Sauce OG voted #1 sauce by the National Barbecue News, Memphis in May perfect score x 2, back to back America Royal World Champion Spicy. Memphis in May Mustard 2nd place and 🌎 champ. We were also named # 1 sauce by the NBBQA and chosen as one of the best BBQ sauces by CNN.

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05/28/2026

National Hamburger Day is an unofficial holiday created by unknown food enthusiasts to honor America's favorite sandwich. It is celebrated annually on May 28, timed perfectly to kick off the summer grilling season immediately following Memorial Day.

The hamburger itself has a deeply disputed origin, with several towns and chefs claiming the invention.Early roots: German immigrants introduced "Hamburg steak" (minced meat patties) to the U.S. in the 1800s.

The sandwich is born: The exact first person to put this patty between bread is heavily debated, with stories pointing to vendors at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, Louis Lassen of Louis' Lunch in New Haven, Connecticut, and the Menches brothers of Akron, Ohio.

National explosion: The food's popularity was skyrocketed by the opening of the first White Castle in 1921, which cemented the burger as a fast-food staple.

05/25/2026

Those are some good looking STL pork steaks, . Nothing beats a Patriot Sauce Spicy pork steak washed down with a nice cold Budweiser!

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1966 Vandalia
Collinsville, IL
62234

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm