Dry Rub for Smoked Pork Roast
Elevate your next barbecue with this perfectly balanced dry rub for smoked pork roast! This quick and easy recipe combines smoky paprika, sweet brown sugar, and savory garlic and onion powders, with a hint of cayenne heat and aromatic dried thyme for a flavor-packed seasoning blend. Designed to enhance the natural richness of pork, this rub creates a mouthwatering crust as it slow cooks in your smoker. Whether you're preparing a weekend feast or perfecting your grilling skills, this dry rub ensures tender, flavorful meat that melts in your mouth. Make it ahead to save time and let the robust flavors infuse overnight for truly unforgettable results. Perfect for BBQ enthusiasts and home cooks alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, ground mustard, dried thyme, and ground cumin.
Mix thoroughly using a whisk or spoon until all the ingredients are evenly distributed and there are no clumps.
Pat the pork roast dry with paper towels to ensure the rub adheres well.
Generously coat the entire surface of the pork roast with the dry rub, massaging it into the meat with your hands to form an even layer. Reserve any unused rub for another use.
Wrap the pork roast in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
Before smoking the pork, remove it from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Follow your smoker's instructions to cook the pork roast low and slow until it reaches the desired internal temperature.
Enjoy the aromatic flavors and the beautiful crust formed by the dry rub!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
230 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.5 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5849 mg | 254% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 757 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
