If you are looking for the Best Pork Rub, this is the one to make. This dry rub is made with simple pantry ingredients and is easy to make.
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We love to add a Homemade Seasoning Blend to our Grilled Chicken Recipes, Steak Recipes and Pork Recipes. It adds flavor to the grilled meats and they are made with ingredients you already have on hand.
Making seasoning at home taste better than packet dry rubs and they are easy to make. Give you 3-2-1 Smoked Ribs the ultimate flavor, and make this homemade dry rub recipe. You may even like this Montreal Steak Seasoning.
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Why This Recipe Works
This pork rub recipe is a must to have on hand to use with different cuts of meat. The mixture combines easily in a bowl, it is easy to store and can be made ahead of time.
Give your different cuts of pork the best flavor with the dry rub spice blend recipe. The spices combines the delicious sweetness and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- Dark Brown Sugar
- Chili Powder
- Paprika
- Garlic Powder
- Dried Thyme Leaves
- Onion Powder
- Kosher Salt
- Black Pepper
Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
- Pork Dishes – Feel free to use this pork dry rub with different cuts of pork. Choose from pork shoulder, pork butt, pork tenderloin, or ribs. We have even used on this Smoked Carnitas Recipe.
- Spice Blend – Making the spice blend at home, means you can adjust the seasoning to what you prefer. Here are some delicious additions to this dry rub recipe. Add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, oregano or mustard powder.
Step by Step Instructions
- Step 1 – Mix together all the ingredients in a small bowl.
- Step 2 – Rub approximately 1 tablespoon of the rub generously over pork chops or a pork roast. Let them marinate in the rub for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Step 3 – Then you can grill, bake or air fry the pork as preferred.
Recipe Tips
- Prepare Spice Blend – Combine the spice blend together in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Adding to meat – When adding the spice blend to the pork chops, we recommend adding it to both sides for the best flavor. It is best to dry the pork chops with paper towels for the best flavor.
- Cooking Pork – This spice blend can be used if you are smoking the pork, grilling, baking or air frying the pork chops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Feel free to cook the meat right after putting the dry rub on. But we do recommend allowing the marinate with the dry rub for at least an hour or up to 12 hours.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Make sure to discard any of the rub that might have come into contact with any of the raw pork
This recipe makes enough to season 4 large pork chops or a large pork roast.
More Easy Dry Rub Recipes
- Texas Roadhouse Steak Seasoning Recipe
- BBQ Seasoning Recipe
- Blackened Seasoning Recipe
- Best Dry Rub for Ribs
Please let us know if you make this Pork Dry Rub Recipe. Leave us a comment or a star review.
Best Pork Rub
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Mix together all the ingredients in a small bowl.
- Rub approximately 1 tablespoon of the rub generously over pork chops or a pork roast. Let them marinate in the rub for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Then you can grill, bake or air fry the pork as preferred.
