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Pork Rub Recipe

Learn how to make a pork rub recipe you will want to pair with all your favorite pork recipes! Perfect for smoked pork and more.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Seasoning
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best pork rub, pork rub, pork rub for smoking, pork rub recipe
Servings: 1 and ½ cups
Calories: 1456kcal
Author: Isabel Laessig

Equipment

  • 1 Bowl for mixing

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Salt
  • ¼ Cup Black Pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons Paprika
  • 2 Tablespoons Garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons Minced Onion
  • 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder

For cooking pork with rub

  • Olive Oil - according to size of pork

See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients except salt to a bowl.
    1 Cup Brown Sugar, ¼ Cup Black Pepper, 3 Tablespoons Paprika, 2 Tablespoons Garlic, 2 Tablespoons Minced Onion, 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • Thoroughly mix together until completely combined.
  • Rub the pork with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt all over.
    Olive Oil - according to size of pork, 2 Tablespoons Salt
  • Sprinkle with the remaining pork rub and pat it down to coat the pork completely.

Notes

  • Adding salt before the remainder of the pork rub helps the salt seep into the meat and adds better flavor. However, if you are making the pork rub ahead of time, you can also mix it with the salt to store it all together. It will still be delicious.
  • You can adjust the level of brown sugar and chili powder based on how sweet or spicy you would like it to be.

Nutrition

Serving: 1and ½ cups | Calories: 1456kcal | Carbohydrates: 296g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 626mg | Potassium: 1633mg | Fiber: 24g | Sugar: 217g | Vitamin A: 5941IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 559mg | Iron: 13mg