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The Best Pork Rub

With the perfect blend of sweet and spicy, this is the Best Pork Rub for all kinds of pork cuts, and for all kinds of cooking! Smoke, grill, bake, or fry, this rub is so versatile!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Sauces / Spices / Dressings
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dry rub for pork, pork dry rub, pork rub, smoked, spice blend, spices, spices for pork, the best pork rub
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 19kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablepsoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Mix everything in a bowl and enjoy!

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Make sure your spices are as fresh as fresh can be - fresh spices make all the difference!
  • For a smokier flavor, swap the cayenne for chipotle.
  • Smoked paprika is different than regular paprika and has oodles more flavor. Use both in this recipe.
  • Like it spicier? Double the cayenne!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbsp | Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 598IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg