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Bowl of spice mixture with a wooden spoon and bowl of pulled pork.
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5 from 2 votes

Pulled Pork Rub

A combination of spices used to make a delicious homemade pulled pork rub.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pulled Pork Rub
Servings: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 cup smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon chipotle chili pepper powder
  • 1/4 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  • Place all of the ingredients in a bowl. Stir to combined.
  • Use to rub over pork or store in an airtight container until ready to use.

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Notes

  • t's best to use fresh spices for the best flavor. Make sure to check the expiration date of each of the spices before making the seasoning.
  • Use smoked paprika instead of regular sweet paprika for a delicious, smoky flavor. If you are in a pinch, you can substitute with regular paprika but I really recommend the smoked.
  • We used light brown sugar for this dry rub seasoning blend. Feel free to use dark brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • This recipe makes about 1 cup spice rub. It's the perfect amount for a 5-6 pound pork shoulder.

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13991mg | Potassium: 702mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 7498IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 5mg