Pork Rub Recipe

Pork Rub Recipe

12 servings
Dry Rub for Pork ~ Easy Dry Rub Perfect for Pork Loin, Pork Chops and More When Using Your Smoker or Pellet Grill! Slightly Sweet and Amazing!

Ingredients

  • 1/3 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp celery salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Mix all ingredients together.

  2. 2

    Cover and store in airtight container.

Pork Rub Recipe

Pork Rub Recipe

10 min12 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving that deeply flavorful, slightly sweet bark on your smoked pork loin or perfectly grilled pork chops? This easy homemade pork rub is your secret weapon, transforming simple cuts into an amazing culinary experience with minimal effort.

What sets this dry rub apart is its balanced profile, marrying the richness of brown sugar and granulated sugar with the smoky depth of paprika and a careful blend of savory spices. It's designed to cling beautifully to your pork, creating a mouthwatering crust that enhances every bite, especially when cooked low and slow on your smoker or pellet grill.

Prepare for a symphony of sweet, savory, and subtly smoky notes that elevate any pork dish. The rub creates a delicious, caramelized crust on your meat, while infusing it with layers of garlic, onion, and a gentle warmth from chili powder and cumin. This dry rub recipe is incredibly straightforward, requiring just 10 minutes of prep, making it an accessible choice for home cooks looking to enhance their grilling or smoking game without complexity. You'll love how it complements everything from thick-cut pork chops to a juicy pork loin, delivering that sought-after amazing flavor.

While perfect as is, you have the flexibility to subtly adjust this pork rub to your taste. For an extra kick, consider increasing the chili powder slightly, or for a deeper earthy note, a touch more cumin can be added. The balance of sugars provides that signature "slightly sweet" character, which you can lean into or temper by adjusting their proportions if you prefer a more savory profile. This versatile blend is fantastic on pork loin, pork chops, and is described as perfect for "more" cuts, encouraging experimentation with ribs or even a pork shoulder.

This versatile dry rub is ideal for any occasion that calls for exceptional pork, whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue with your smoker or enjoying a weeknight dinner with grilled chops. It's designed to be the star seasoning, ensuring your pork is the highlight of the meal.

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