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Home » Recipes » Dips, Dressings, Sauces & Seasonings

The Best Pork Dry Rub

Published: Aug 7, 2022 · Modified: Aug 7, 2022 by Eileen xo

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A combination of spice for a dry rub for pork ribs

Our pork dry rub is super easy and enhances any cut of pork. This dry rub uses common kitchen spices that lift the flavor on any cut of pork to epic proportions.

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  • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
  • Ingredients
  • Equipment
  • Instructions
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  • Expert Tips
  • Variations
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Similar recipes
  • Sweet and Smoky Pork Dry Rub
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

  • A great pork dry rub takes your pork to the next level of deliciousness.

Ingredients

The ingredients to make pork dry rub with text overlay.

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  • light brown sugar
  • granulated garlic
  • onion powder
  • smoked paprika
  • chili powder
  • ground cumin 
  • ground black pepper
  • Kosher salt
  • dry ground mustard
  • ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Measuring Spoons and Cups
  • 8-ounce mason jars

Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

  1. In a small bowl or mason jar, combine the brown sugar, granulated garlic, onion powder, ground smoked paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, ground black pepper, Kosher salt, ground dry mustard, and ground cinnamon.
  2. Place the lid on the jar and shake.
  3. Use generously on pork ribs or any cut of pork as a dry rub.
  4. Place dry rub on the pork at least 30 minutes up to overnight before grilling, roasting, smoking, or air frying.

Storage

Keep the rub in the covered mason jar or a covered airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.

Expert Tips

Expert Tip:

  • Use fresh spices. Spices have expiration dates, check them regularly.
  • Pat the meat dry with a paper towel before applying the dry rub.
  • The pork dry rub will keep in a sealed container for about 6 months.
  • Keep the pork with the dry rub covered with foil or plastic wrap in the fridge until ready to cook.
  • Have any questions about specific food safety with raw meat, USDA grilling and safety page is very informative.

Variations

  • If you are following a keto diet, use a low-carb brown sugar sweetener instead of brown sugar.
  • This is a fantastic homemade pork dry rub recipe and it is also quite versatile. Next time, try adding 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should a rub be left on the pork before grilling?

Leave the spice rub on the pork for at least 30 minutes to a few hours is always best for flavor.

Can the pork be left in the rub overnight?

Yes, wrap the spice-rubbed pork in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator overnight.

Do I have to rub the meat with mustard before applying the bbq rub?

It is not a requirement to coat the pork with mustard. However, for cuts of pork such as the butt, shoulder, and ribs, a coat of mustard will add an additional layer of flavor to the meat and help the spices to adhere to the pork.

How do I make dry rub pork ribs?

This is a great tutorial to make great BBQ Pork Ribs over charcoal.

Serving Suggestions

Blueberry BBQ Baby Back Ribs are so tasty and the blueberry bbq sauce is amazing.

Foil Wrapped Pork Ribs with Peach BBQ Sauce, easy and delicious. Foil-wrapped ribs are a great way to grill ribs, especially for the beginner griller. The ribs are always tender and juicy.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Stuffed Potatoes would be a great recipe to use this rub.

Air Fryer Pork Chops are full of flavor and a fantastic quick and easy main course.

This pork dry rub recipe is super versatile. It is great on pork shoulder which can be smoked or cooked in the oven or slow cooker.

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Sweet and Smoky Pork Dry Rub

A delicious dry rub that is easy to prepare and perfect on pork ribs. The smoky paprika combines with the other flavors makes a delicious rub. These make great gifts too!
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Seasoning
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dry rub, homemade pork dry rub, pork dry rub
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 20 Tablespoons
Calories: 31kcal
Author: Eileen Kelly

Equipment Needed:

  • As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
  • Measuring Spoons and Cups
  • 8 ounce mason jars

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons onion powder
  • 2 Tablespoons ground smoked paprika
  • 1 - 1 ½ Tablespoon chili powder add more if you prefer a bit more spicy
  • 1 ½ Tablespoon ground cumin add more if you prefer a bit more spicy
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon dry ground mustard
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • In a small mason jar combine the brown sugar, granulated garlic, onion powder, ground smoked paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, ground black pepper, Kosher salt, ground dry mustard, ground cinnamon.
  • Place top on jar and shake.
  • Keep in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
  • Use generously on pork ribs or any cut of pork as a dry rub.
  • Place dry rub on meat at least 30 minutes to overnight before grilling or roasting.

Notes

  • Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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