These easy dry rub recipe is perfect for a pork loin! You can also use it on pork chops and more when using your Traeger Smoker or pellet grill. The blend of seasonings is slightly sweet and simply amazing. Throw it on a pork loin and you’ll be impressing family and friends at any party or BBQ!
Pork Rub
This Dry Rub Recipe is perfect for any type of pork! We used it on a pork loin that we smoked in our pellet grill! It’s perfectly sweet from the brown sugar and white sugar with a punch of flavor from the garlic, chili and cumin. Yet, it’s smoky from the addition of Smoked Paprika.
I seriously am obsessed with Smoked Paprika lately. I love that subtle smoke flavor it gives to a recipe! It pairs perfectly with this Bacon Wrapped Asparagus! Plus, you can start the meal with this Grilled Corn Salsa!
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Why was it with my first child’s birthday I spent a ton of time planning the perfect theme, the menu, the location, just all the things. Then the third one rolls around and I’m all like throw a message out on Facebook, plan a menu the day before and overnight the decorations.
Honestly, he’s lucky he had any type of decorations. I’ve even started to not do those at birthday parties! A few themed plates and napkins and that’s about as far as I get. I feel like in this day and age with Pinterest and social media in general we are all trying to keep up with each other.
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Pork Rub for Pork
A whopping two days before the party I decided it was really time to nail down a menu. I had ideas floating in my head but there wasn’t anything concrete. The hubs kept telling me he’d do the main dish on the grill or pellet smoker. Finally, I was like, duh why not let him do that? I mean one less thing for me to do! Score!
I think making the meat for any party gives the man something to feel proud of. Meat and men, I don’t know what it is but they have this secret competition about who can outdo who, or am I imagining that?
We had smoked a few pork loins before and used this amazing KC Butt Spice on it. I wanted to make my own rub for this pork loin, so I looked at the back of the ingredients of that rub and tried to make something similar.
It is not a true copy cat recipe as mine is a bit sweeter, but I love this Dry Rub for Pork Loin!
Dry Rub
If you are like me sometimes the idea of smoking something in the pellet grill can seem a bit overwhelming. Some of those recipes are intense. That is not how I roll my friends. The easier the better. This blog will not have a lot of recipes with 59 recipes that take 12 hours to make.
Think simple, delicious and easy. The type of recipe you can make after work or on a Saturday afternoon. Most of the time after work! This one takes a few hours because smoking takes a bit of time, but it’s stupid easy. Sooooo easy.
What is rub seasoning?
- Dry rub seasoning is a spice coating to go on the outside of raw meat. It forms a flavorful coating while the meat cooks.
What spices are good for pork rub?
- sugar
- brown sugar
- smoked paprika
- kosher salt
- garlic powder
- chili powder
- onion powder
- celery salt
- cumin
- pepper
This rub is the perfect rub to start with. It’s basic and you probably have all the spices in your pantry!
How long should you dry rub?
Short answer, the longer the better! If you have time, apply the dry rub before you leave for work and let it flavor the meat all day. Even better, apply it the night before. Dry rub takes time to flavor the meat!
Pork Loin Rub
Our friends are lucky because we serve this pork loin with this amazing dry rub on it a lot when we entertain. They are always impressed. I’m always happy because Jason makes it and less work for me!
He’s always happy because there is usually leftovers and he gets to make pork sandwiches for lunch all week!
How do you apply Dry Rub?
- When you’re applying rub, don’t just sprinkle it on. Vigorously rub it into the meat! Be sure to get all the nooks and crannies. Rubbing it in well will ensure the meat is full of flavor!
Here is how we smoked this Easy Smoked Pork Loin with this amazing Dry Rub for Pork! It was so juicy, tender and full of flavor! Plus, I think my husband took a nap while it cooked! How’s that for a winner recipe?
Smoked Ribs is another great pork recipe you’ll want to try!
How to make Pork Loin Rub
- Mix together all of the ingredients.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Dry Rub will keep up to three months when well sealed.
I know it’s easy and fairly inexpensive to pick up some rub at the store. But I’m telling you when you make your own it’s so much better than store bought! The ingredients are more flavorful and fresh. You eliminate the preservatives and you’ll have a great meal to share with your family!
More dry rub recipes! Be sure to check these out and find your favorite!
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Pork Rub Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/3 c. sugar
- 1/4 c. packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 Tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp celery salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Cover and store in airtight container.
Matt White says
All of the ingredients are spot on but I reduced the amounts of sugar and brown sugar to a little over a tablespoon and kept the other ingredient portions the same. I didn’t include the chili powder because I have a ten and a six year old who are acclimating to spicy foods. Nevertheless, they gave it two thumbs up as did my brother who’s a bit of a foodie. I’d give it a five but way too much sugar. We’ll be using the recipe again.
Courtney says
Thank you for letting us know!
Donny says
Made it in a Dutch oven minus the celery salt and it was bomb!
Courtney says
Interesting! I’ll have to give this a try!
Joe says
I used this on a pork loin, 1st one I smoked, the 2nd I put in the instant pot love it!😋
Courtney says
Yum!! We love using this dry rub also!
Joe Sansevieri says
best rub I’ve ever used, absolutely delicious.put it in a Ziploc bag marinated overnight
Courtney says
That’s great to hear! Thank you for letting us know how much you enjoyed this dry rub! 😊
John Carter says
Tastes great! I love the outside of the smoked pork loin! The inside is very juicy too.
the Evinks says
Great to hear John!! Thanks for commenting and rating the recipe!
Adam says
I always double the recipe up and use it for a rub on a Boston butt, substituted the sugar for raw sugar just to see if it gives a better bark. The flavor is always on point!!!! Great rub for my family that can’t handle spicy rubs
the Evinks says
Great tip on the raw sugar! Glad you enjoy it. Thank you for commenting and rating the recipe!
Nena says
I used this rub substituting cayenne since I was out of paprika and it was absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing!
Megan Mitzel says
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
Noreen Albright says
We liked it and served with Sticky Fingers BBQ sauce. We didn’t
keep rub on for more than 20 minutes due to time constraints but
it still turned out very good. We also did not have Chili Powder (ran
out yesterday) but used some of Emeril spice and some Cajun and it
turned out fine (subbed only because we didn’t have).
Megan Mitzel says
Glad you enjoyed it!
Amanda Nolan says
I give this rub an A++ with triple gold stars. I even tried it using regular paprika instead of smoked paprika and it was still ridiculously tasty. Used it on some bone-in pork chops and smoked it in my electric smoker with apple chips and apple juice for the liquid instead of water and DANG. This is now my Go-To rub. Last night I made a double batch of this rub and tried it on a pork booty in the smoker and it came out delicious. Got rave reviews from the whole family. I was pretty proud of myself but I feel like I owe a huge amount of credit to this rub. Thanks for posting it!! I will let everyone know where I got this recipe!!!!
Julie Evink says
Wahooooo! Glad we could help thank you so much for sharing the recipe!
Tara says
I prefer to make my own rubs and seasonings whenever possible! You can avoid all the processed ingredients and preservatives.
Julie Evink says
Totally agree! Love being able to control that flavor!
Liz says
I used this rub on pork chops and it was fabulous!! Thanks for the easy, tasty recipe!!!
Julie Evink says
So glad you enjoyed it!
Bill says
This is a great recipe that you can adjust based on your liking or your what your medical condition dictates. I do appreciate your posting things that can be adjusted. I responded to your email Do You Even Like Us? indicating I was diabetic and have high blood pressure. This is one of those things you can adjust. It is a very good rub by the way. Thanks for posting again!
Julie Evink says
So glad you can adjust it to fit with your dietary needs!!