Pulled Pork Rub

We love making our own seasoning blend so we know exactly the ingredients that blended together. This pork rub is delicious to top Grilled Pork Steak, Smoked Pork Belly and any slow cooker pork recipes.

The next time you are needing an easy spice blend to make Grilled Pork Kabobs make this easy dry rub. It is made with simple pantry ingredients that you probably already have.

Why This Recipe Works

The blend of sweet, savory and smoky flavors make any cut of meat taste delicious with this pulled pork rub. We love have homemade spices stocked in our pantry so we can easily add them to our grilled meats.  

Try these other family favorite dry rub to easily stock your pantry, Best Pork Rub, Chicken Rub Seasoning and ​​Best Dry Rub for Ribs. For a delicious variation, try this Peach BBQ Sauce.

Ingredients

• Brown Sugar – Use light brown sugar or dark brown sugar
• Kosher Salt – Feel free to also use pink salt or regular salt
• Smoked Paprika – You can also use regular paprika
• Black Pepper – For extra spicy flavors, add in ½ tsp of chili powder, chipotle chili pepper, or cayenne pepper
• Garlic Powder – You can substitute with granulated garlic

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How to Make Pulled Pork Rub

Step 1 – Place all the seasoning in a large bowl.

Step 2 – Mix all the ingredients together in the bowl.    

• Step 3 – Use immediately or store in an airtight container until ready to use. I prefer to store in a mason jar with a lid and store in a cool, dark place. 

Recipe Tips

• Adding Spices to Meat – I use approximately ¼ cup of this dry rub on an 8-10 pound pork roast, making sure to rub it on both sides of the pork. 
• Combining Spices – Use a fork to break up any clumps of the seasoning to evenly mix it together.
• Prepare Meat – Before adding the spice blend to the pork, we recommend to blot the meat with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.

What is the Best Cut of Meat for Pulled Pork?

You can use this dry rub to make pulled pork recipes with many cuts of meat. We normally use pork shoulder or pork butt but you can also use it on pork ribs, pork chops or pork tenderloin.

Pork roasts is another great idea for a flavorful meat to top with this homemade spice blend and BBQ Sauces.

What to Serve with Pulled Pork?

Pulled Pork delicious main dish recipe to serve in many ways. We have served it with many grilled side dishes including smoking Potato Salad, Smoker Baked Potatoes and Grilled Broccolini.

We have even used the pulled pork to make Pork Sandwiches with a side of Grilled French Fries, Smoked Mac and Cheese and Grilled Green Beans.