The Best Pork Dry Rub Recipe

This Pork dry rub recipe is a quick and simple all-purpose smoky sweet dry rub with brown sugar that'll season any cut of pork to perfection! Use it on pork chops, pork ribs, pork butt, steaks, pork shoulder, or boneless country-style ribs - it works for all types!

❤️ Why You'll Love Pork Rub Recipe

"Picture this...it's a sunny afternoon, you're outside enjoying your favorite cocktail, soaking up the smell of dinner on the grill and youre enjoying it all with your family. Did ribs come to mind for you too? This is the perfect dry rub to season your ribs with!"

Quick

This dry rub for pork is straightforward to follow and is done in minutes. Just measure, pour and stir, and you've made your dry rub!

Simple

This recipe has nine different spices and herbs found in almost anyone's pantry. This dry rub is easy to make in bulk or on the fly for extra flavor in any meal.

Versatile

You can use this rub on virtually any cut of pork that you prefer. It is so versatile and is delicious; try it on chicken as well!

Healthy

This is a healthy gluten-free, vegan, sugar-free, low carb, paleo, and keto dry rub.

🥘 Ingredients For Pork Chop Dry Rub

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this pork dry rub:

• Dried Oregano
• Cumin
• Smoked Paprika - I highly recommend you use smoked paprika in this recipe. It adds an amazing smoky flavor.
• Dried Parsley
• Garlic Salt
• Dried Thyme
• Onion Powder
• Ground Mustard
• Ground Black Pepper
• Kosher Salt - you can use regular table salt, but it will be slightly saltier, so you may need to use a little less.
• Brown Sugar - use regular or sugar-free. Brown sugar can be omitted if desired.

🔪 How To Make The Best Pork Rub

Here's how to make pork dry rub:

Mix

Mix all ingredients in the small bowl until well incorporated.

Rub

Sprinkle generously over your pork and then rub it into the meat.

Marinate

Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours for best results.

Hint: Store your extra rub in an air-tight container. For best freshness, use within one year.

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🥗 How To Use This Pork Rub with Brown Sugar

Here are a few ways to use your pork dry rub:

• This is the perfect pork chop dry rub and tastes great added to this pulled pork recipe. Use this dry rub on any cut of pork that you like! That's what's so nice about this rub is it pairs with virtually anything. Try it on my Frozen Pork Chops in Air Fryer, these Baby Back Ribs Recipe, Grilled Pork Steaks, or these Cast Iron Pork Chops. 🙂
• Try this rub on chicken breasts or thighs and cook on the grill or in the oven.
• Use this rub as a seasoning on roasted potatoes! Drizzle your potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with rub and toss to fully incorporate the rub. Roast in the oven or air fryer until fork tender and enjoy!

📖 Variations

Here are a few ways you can vary or make substitutions to this recipe:

• Make it spicy! Adding red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or chipotle powder will give it some kick. Remember to start light-handed and go up to your desired heat level.
• Smoky-Sweet. Adding the optional brown sugar, white sugar or a will compliment the smokiness of this rub nicely! This will help create a sear to your choice of pork or chicken!
• Adjust any of the spices or herbs in this recipe to your liking! For example, if you don't like the taste of mustard consider cutting it in half to meet your liking.

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✔️ More Seasoning Recipes

If you are looking for more delicious seasoning recipes, check these out:

• Taco Seasoning Mix
• Best Fajita Seasoning Recipe
• Chipotle Seasoning
• Lamb Rub
• White Chicken Chili Seasoning Mix Recipe
• All Purpose Easy Marinade for Steak

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