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Homemade Dry Rub for Pork

Homemade Dry Rub Recipe for Pork

This is a basic homemade dry rub for pork that is sugar-free and requires only 5 ingredients that most of you have in your pantry.

Dry Rub Recipe for Pork

Making dry rub for pork from scratch is easy and quick. 5 ingredients and 2 minutes is all it takes!

I use this rub when making Instant Pot Hoisin Ribs and also Instant Pot Pulled Pork. It’s a simple pork dry rub recipe but the ingredients and amounts can easily be adjusted to your liking.

Homemade Dry Rub Ingredients

How to make dry rub for pork

All you have to do is combine all the ingredients together (salt, garlic powder, paprika black pepper, cinnamon) and you are good to go!

You can use a Ziploc bag, jar or a bowl to mix them. For storing the jar or bag would be the best options.

Process Shots of Dry Rub Mixing the Spices

Additional extras

Like I have already mentioned this is a basic recipe for dry rub for pork. It adds just enough flavor to the meat without being overpowering.

It’s perfect for recipes where you also add an extra flavor in a form of a sauce or glaze to the meat (say BBQ sauce, hoisin sauce, …).

Now, if you want to add something more, here are some ideas for you:

Granulated Onion – the same amount as garlic powder.

Cayenne Pepper/Chili Powder – to your liking but less is more, especially when making it for the first time.

Brown Sugar – For this recipe I would go with about 3 tablespoons.

Adding Dry Rub to Pork Shoulder

Can I leave a dry rub on ribs overnight?

Yes, you can. However, rubs contain salt and salt dries out meat. For this reason, it’s better to leave out the salt from any homemade dry rub you want to use and add it the following day (right before cooking).

Homemade Dry Rub Recipe for Pork

Tips for making dry rub for pork

  • You will get about 8 teaspoons of seasoning (almost 3 tablespoons) out of this batch. This will be enough to season 2 pounds of pork. If you need more, just double/triple the recipe.
  • Even though this is a dry rub recipe for pork, you can try using it for chicken wings as well.
  • Store it in a sealed jar in your pantry. It will last for several months.
  • I use regular paprika but feel free to use smoked paprika, if that is what you have on hand!

If you like making your own seasonings, try Homemade Italian Seasoning or Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix.

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Homemade Dry Rub for Pork

This is a basic homemade dry rub for pork that is sugar-free and requires only 5 ingredients that most of you have in your pantry.
Prep Time2 mins
Total Time2 mins
Servings: 8 Teaspoons
Calories: 4
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

Instructions 

  • In a bowl, mix all the ingredients together.
  • Store in a ziploc bag/sealed jar in your pantry.

Notes

  1. This amount of rub is enough to season 2 pounds (1 kg) of meat.
  2. This recipe can be easily doubled/tripled ….
  3. This is a basic recipe for a pork dry rub. Granulated onion, sugar, cayenne pepper can be added as well.
Course: Seasoning
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade Dry Rub Recipe
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Dry Rub for Pork
Amount Per Serving (1 tsp)
Calories 4
% Daily Value*
Sodium 582mg25%
Potassium 22mg1%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Vitamin A 285IU6%
Calcium 3mg0%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Dannii says

    28/03/2019 at 16:00

    I am loving all the flavours going on in this rub. Definitely going to give it a go.5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      29/03/2019 at 09:13

      That’s good to hear, Dannii!

      Reply
  2. Noelle says

    28/03/2019 at 16:43

    I love adding cinnamon to flavors like this, it really adds to it! Can’t wait to make this5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      29/03/2019 at 09:13

      It does, doesn’t it?

      Reply
  3. Jemma says

    28/03/2019 at 17:03

    I bet this run add so much flavour. Definitely going to give it a go!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      29/03/2019 at 09:14

      Let me know what you think!

      Reply
  4. Alyssa says

    28/03/2019 at 17:39

    So many great ideas for homemade rubs and sauces. I think I need to try this one with smoked paprika because I’m obsessed with smoked paprika at the moment. :)5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      29/03/2019 at 09:15

      Yay! :)

      Reply
  5. Morgan Eisenberg says

    28/03/2019 at 18:19

    Spice mixes like this are so convenient to have on hand, and even make cute hostess gifts in a pinch!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      29/03/2019 at 09:15

      Right? :)

      Reply

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