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Dry Rub for Pork Recipe

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One of the easiest things to do is to make your own spice mixes. Not only will it save you a ton of money, but it is a great way to use up the spices in your pantry before they get stale. This Dry Rub for Pork Recipe, is essential for making great ribs and pulled pork.

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Dry Rub for Pork Recipe

The best part? I’m sure that you have the ingredients right in your panty.

What you need

  • garlic powder or granulated garlic
  • brown sugar – use light or dark brown sugar
  • cumin
  • paprika – use Spanish or smoked paprika for an extra smoky flavor
  • chili powder – any generic chili powder will work. Just a mixture of different peppers you can also use cayenne pepper or a smoked pepper like chipotle for a different flavor profile.
  • granulated onion or onion powder
  • dry mustard
  • black pepper – substitute white pepper if you like

NOTE: If you are storing the blend for later use, do not add salt. The salt will cake up during storage. I use kosher salt or sea salt at the time I rub the pork for best results.

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How to make it

  1. Add all ingredients to a large canning jar. You can also mix in a bowl.All ingredients added to jar.Pin
  2. Shake or mix well.
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Important tips

  • Do not add salt if you are planning to store for any length of time. Salt will draw moisture from the air if you live in a humid climate.
  • Add salt when you are applying the rub to the meat.
  • You can store the mixes indefinitely in an air tight container.
  • Store at room temperature in a dark closet with the rest of your soices.
  • If any of your spices or the brown sugar have caked up, pulse the mixture in a food processor for a few seconds to remove the clumps.

How to use this dry rub for pork

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Why should you make this?

  • uses up large quantities of spices from your pantry. Spices are said to lose their potency after about 6 months.
  • incredibly easy. It takes less than 5 minutes to make a large batch.
  • flavor is essential. Especially when smoking meats.
  • versatile. Use on ribs, pork shoulder, butt, loin or on chicken and beef for extra flavor.

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Dry Rub for Pork Recipe

One of the easiest things to do is to make your own spice mixes. Not only will it save you a ton of money, but it is a great way to use up the spices in your pantry before they get stale. The Dry Rub for Pork Recipe, is one of the easiest in my recipe selection.
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Course: Spice Mixes
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 32 servings
Calories: 8kcal
Author: Beth Neels
Cost: $2

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a jar or other air tight container. 
  • Shake to combine.
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Notes

Best if used within one year. 
Making your own spice mixes is a great way to use up spices before they lose their potency and freshness.

Nutrition

Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 28mg | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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18 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I am often intrigued by the use of onion powder in US recipes, it is pretty rare to see and find here in Europe. Such lovely flavours for pork although I have to admit that I usually always add fennel seeds to any dry rubs I use on pork.

    1. That’s odd. Onion add such great flavor to any dish! I mean, you add onion to 99.9% of the savory dishes that you make, why not add it in dehydrated form? I was going for more of Mexican flair with this rub. Fennel would not do. Thanks for the comment, Brian!

    1. I add chipotle when I have it. I was out at the moment. More heat is good! And the smokiness of the chipotle is great! Thanks, Alyssa!

  2. 5 stars
    Pork is in regular rotation at my house and I’m always looking for new ways to spice it up. This looks like one that would be a huge hit with my family!

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