Pulled Pork Rub

Elevate your pork dish with this mouthwatering homemade rub. It is bursting with a fantabulous blend of smoky spices, sweet notes, and savory goodness, taking your taste buds on a flavor-filled journey. So prepare to savor every juicy, tender bite of perfectly seasoned pulled pork. It's time to rub, slow-cook, and indulge!

Makes about 1½ cups

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Course: seasoning

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dry rub, pulled pork

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 19kcal

Author: imma

Ingredients

1 tablespoon (7g) black pepper, freshly ground
1 tablespoon (5g) garlic powder
1 tablespoon (6g) onion powder
2 teaspoons (2g) dried thyme
2 teaspoons (2g) dried oregano
¼ cup (50g) dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tablespoon (6g) chili powder
½-1 teaspoon (1-2g) cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons (14g) smoked paprika
2 teaspoons (10g) cumin

Instructions

Mix the freshly ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, dark brown sugar, chili powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin in a small bowl.
Stir ingredients together until they are evenly distributed.
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place (or ziplock bag) and use as needed. A thin layer of mustard will help it stick to the pork if using on smoked meats.

Notes

For best results, use freshly ground pepper and fresh, high-quality spices (double-check expiration dates). You may want to invest in a mortar and pestle to use as needed to make freshly ground spices.
Cayenne pepper can be spicy, so adjust your amount depending on your heat tolerance level. You might want to omit if cooking for kids.
To ensure even flavoring, rub the spice mix all over your meat or vegetables before cooking. You can also let the meat marinate in the spice mix for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator for even more flavor.
Store the spice mix properly in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. This spice mix will last for several months if stored properly.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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