Grilled Pork Rub
Transform your next barbecue with this smoky, savory, and slightly sweet Grilled Pork Rub! Perfectly balanced with brown sugar, paprika, cumin, and a kick of cayenne, this homemade spice blend elevates any cut of pork, delivering bold flavors and tender, juicy results. Whether you're grilling chops, ribs, or tenderloin, this quick-to-mix dry rub comes together in just 5 minutes and can be prepped ahead for maximum convenience. With its fragrant mix of garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and chili powder, this versatile seasoning ensures mouthwatering results every time. Let the spices infuse your pork for up to 8 hours for a deeper flavor profile, or use it immediately for irresistible results right off the grill. Perfect for backyard BBQs or weeknight dinners, this pork rub recipe will become your go-to for effortless and flavorful cooking!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Stir the ingredients until they are well mixed and evenly combined.
Pat the pork dry with paper towels to ensure better adherence of the rub.
Generously sprinkle the rub over both sides of the pork and gently press it into the meat to adhere.
Let the seasoned pork rest for at least 20 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 8 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
Grill or cook the pork as desired, adjusting the cooking time according to the cut and thickness.
Store any leftover rub in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
209 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.4 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3666 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 588 mg | 13% | |
*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.
