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Sweet, spicy, savory, and full of robust flavor, this Pork Chop Seasoning has everything! It's the perfect blend of flavors to complement pork, and even better, it comes together in minutes and lasts for months! Never have bland pork again!
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Best Seasoning for Pork Chops
In my house, pork chops are never far from the dinner table. They're ultra-affordable, filling, versatile, and quick to cook in so many different ways. What's not to love? And with pork's naturally mild flavor, there are tons of herbs and spices for pork chops just waiting to make dinner delicious!
What's so great about this simple pork chop seasoning is that it works for just about every way you could possibly cook pork! I originally made it to be a pork chop seasoning for the grill, but it's also a perfect seasoning for pork chops in the oven. So of course I had to make them again but use it as a fried pork chop seasoning!
That's the thing- with this perfect blend of spicy, sweet, savory and zesty, you'll be whipping up the best pork chop seasoning ever, every single time. And with only 7 easy pantry ingredients, you'll never be far from the most flavorful pork you've ever had!
Seasoning for Pork Chops Ingredients
- Paprika
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Sea salt
- Crushed red pepper
- Black pepper
- Brown sugar
Pork Chop Rub Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, and mix well.
- Rub the dry seasoning mix onto every side of the pork chops before cooking, and enjoy!
Pork Chop Rubs Tips
- If you like spicy pork chop seasoning, add a dash of cayenne pepper or more red pepper flakes!
- Because it's a dry rub, this is the perfect pork chop rub for the grill. But don't be afraid to use it for everything!
- Make a large batch ahead of time, and store it in a glass bottle with a shaker cap. Dinner will be done faster than ever with homemade pork chop seasoning already mixed up and ready to go, and no wet ingredients means it has a super long shelf life!
- There's no flour in this rub, making it the perfect gluten-free pork chop seasoning. If you want to make it keto, swap out the brown sugar for your favorite low-carb sugar substitute!
- Want to try something different? Try out my herb-forward Pork Seasoning, or a classic catchall Pork Rub! Or, double the flavor with a good rub and a decadent Pork Gravy!
Pork Chop Seasoning FAQs
Pork chops are naturally mild in flavor, so for the best results, you should always season them well before cooking them. Pat down all sides with an even coating of a dry rub to add tons of flavor!
Pork chop rub is a blend of spices meant to be added to pork before cooking, infusing the meat with flavor. There are dry and wet pork chop seasonings, but dry rubs are the cleanest to work with and are shelf stable, so make extra!
Pork pairs extremely well with a blend of sweet and savory flavors, so it's a classic to add brown sugar and paprika! Garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper add robustness and never forget a good quality salt. It's essential!
Pork chops are easy to overcook, and nobody likes tough pork chops. The secret is keeping a close eye on the internal temperature of the meat! Cook pork chops to an internal temperature of 145°F and let to rest off the heat for five minutes. This will ensure juicy, tender meat every time! Check out my Pork Temperature Chart for more details!
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Pork Chop Seasoning
Equipment
- Small mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons Paprika smoked or regular
- 2 Tablespoons Onion powder
- 2 Tablespoons Garlic powder
- 3 Tablespoons Sea salt
- 2 Tablespoons Crushed red pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Black pepper
- ¼ cup Brown sugar
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, and mix well.3 Tablespoons Paprika, 2 Tablespoons Onion powder, 2 Tablespoons Garlic powder, 3 Tablespoons Sea salt, 2 Tablespoons Crushed red pepper, 1 Tablespoon Black pepper, ¼ cup Brown sugar
- Rub the dry seasoning mix onto every side of the pork chops before cooking, and enjoy!
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Notes
- If you like spicy pork chop seasoning, add a dash of cayenne pepper or more red pepper flakes!
- Because it's a dry rub, this is the perfect pork chop rub for the grill. But don't be afraid to use it for everything!
- Make a large batch ahead of time, and store it in a glass bottle with a shaker cap. Dinner will be done faster than ever with homemade pork chop seasoning already mixed up and ready to go, and no wet ingredients means it has a super long shelf life!
- There's no flour in this rub, making it the perfect gluten-free pork chop seasoning. If you want to make it keto, swap out the brown sugar for your favorite low-carb sugar substitute!
- Want to try something different? Try out my herb-forward Pork Seasoning, or a classic catchall Pork Rub! Or, double the flavor with a good rub and a decadent Pork Gravy!
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