This Dry Rub for Pork Tenderloin, Ribs, or Pork Chops is my favorite blend of herbs and spices for pork. The pork chop seasoning is a mix of brown sugar, cumin, smoke paprika, and more. This dry rub recipe can be used for all kinds of meat, but I like it best for pork because it has the perfect mix of flavor to complement it. Rub it on, let it sit, and then cook!
Dry Rub for Pork
This dry rub for pork is the perfect blend of herbs and spices! You can use this dry rub recipe for Pork Tenderloin, Ribs, Pork Chops, or even for Chicken!
Cooking meat is an art, and it starts with the seasoning! A good dry rub recipe is important for a good piece of meat, otherwise it’s just flavorless. I like creating my own blend of herbs and spices so that I can have the best dish possible.
This dry rub for pork tenderloin is a mix of brown sugar, cumin, garlic & onion powder, smoke paprika, chili powder, and salt and pepper. I like this recipe specifically for pork because it just naturally complements the meat. You can certainly use it on chicken, steak, or other meats, but I think it really tastes best on pork: Pork Tenderloin, Pork Chops, Pork Ribs, Pork Steak, or whatever pork cut you prefer.
It only takes a minute to mix together this pork rub recipe, but it will make it taste so much better. Just apply the dry rub to the meat, let it absorb for a couple of hours, and then grill or roast.
This is the best Dry Rub for Pork Tenderloin, Ribs, and Pork Chops! Make this aromatic blend of herbs and spices for your next pork dish.
What is a pork chop seasoning?
A dry rub for meat is pretty much what it sounds like. A dry rub is a blend of various dry herbs and spices that is rubbed onto meat. This is an easy way of seasoning the meat before cooking. Just rub it on, let it sink in, and then cook.
Best Dry Rub Recipe for Pork
I love this dry rub recipe, especially for pork, because it’s so full of flavor. I use this dry rub for pork tenderloin and ribs to prepare it before cooking. I really loved it for my Sweet Tea Pork Tenderloin!
Pork Rub Ingredients:
- Brown Sugar
- Chili Powder
- Smoked Paprika
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Salt & Pepper
The brown sugar makes it a little bit sweet, while the rest of the herbs and spices bring in a nice savory, rich flavor.
How do you make a dry rub?
Anyone can make their own dry rub recipe. It’s literally just a blend of seasonings, so it will take less than a minute once you know what you’re using. Grab your desired herbs and spices (use my list of seasoning for this recipe, or create your own), measure them out, and mix them together in a bowl. Once you’ve got your dry rub recipe blended together, store it in an airtight container and use it on any meat before cooking.
How do you apply a dry rub to meat?
Applying a dry rub to meat is easy. Just use your hands to firmly rub the seasoning directly onto the meat. Be sure to get all sides of each piece of meat. Let the meat sit for a while so the seasoning can sink in. In some cases, 15 minutes is enough, but I recommend letting it sit for 2 hours or even overnight (in the refrigerator) to really let it absorb. You can lightly brush off any excess before cooking the meat.
What herbs and spices to use with pork?
Some of my favorite herbs, spices, and seasonings to use as a pork chop seasoning are cumin, garlic, paprika, and chili powder. Some others that go well with pork are sage, rosemary, cayenne, thyme, and coriander. Brown sugar and clove are a great way to add in some sweetness.
Use this dry rub for pork tenderloin, pork chops, pork ribs, or any kind of pork dish. You’ll LOVE this perfect blend of herbs and spices.
See the recipe card for details on how to make this Dry Rub for Pork recipe. Enjoy!
If you like this recipe, try these pork recipes too:
- Honey Pork Chops with Pears & Bourbon
- Grilled Ribs Recipe
- Oven Baked Ribs recipe
- Sangria Pork Carnitas
- Sweet Tea Pork Tenderloin
- Grilled Pork Chops Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup brown sugar firmly packed
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
For Serving
- Our Fave Sweet Tea Pork Tenderloin! Click for Recipe
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together and keep in an airtight container. When ready to use, sprinkle the meat with a liberal amount of the seasoning and rub it in. Be sure to cover the entire surface. Allow the meat to rest at least 2 hours in the fridge (or overnight). Cook the meat as desired.
- Enjoy!
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No problem!! I’m glad you loved it so much!
I used this recipe today for a pork roast. The meat had a great taste and my family loved it. Thanks for a flavorful idea. 👍
I’m glad you still loved it!!
This rub was delicious. I’ll admit I didn’t have cumin, but all other spices combined made this pork tenderloin juicy and lip smackin good!
Hi! We have this recipe for pork loin, hope it helps!
I’m anxious to fix this rub. I’ve got a 3-4 lb pork loin my question is How long would I cook this in my oven ?? It’s My Twins & my 60th Birthday ????
Thanks, Larine!
This was delicious on grilled pork tenderloin. Didn’t smoked paprika so used regular. Still great. Allowed mine to rest for 4 hours. Will definitely make more and store for later use.
Good idea!
Oh, we also switched out oregano with rolled sage.
I added a 1/4 cup fine ground coffee to this rub and it’s the best rub we’ve had.
Can that dry rub be used for pork steak
Thanks, Lori! I will definitely have to try that sometime!
Becky, your dry rub recipe is wonderful!
I had not tried cumin on pork before so I made your rub (minus pepper.. alergic) and BBQ’d a pork loin… awesome.
I BBQ’d a second pork loin and removed cumin and added ground mustard (1 1\2tsp) did another dry rub for about 3 hours..awesome. Your recipe other than cumin and pepper is quite similar to mine, I do rub oil over roast before it goes to the coals too.
You should give the mustard a whirl, it’s tasty!
Thanks for sharing your great tips and recipes!!
That’s awesome! Thanks, Sandi!
This was delicious! Covered the pork tenderloins, set in fridge for couple hours and then threw them on the smoker. Best tenderloins I have ever made! Even the picky kids kept saying how good it was so thank you!
Thanks, John! It’s one of my favorites.
The recipe worked, in spite of the fact that I rubbed it on and cooked it immediately. Recommended to anyone.
Hooray!
Thank you!!! So happy to hear that
This is a terrific spice combination for a Instapot chicken thigh recipe. The gravy that remains as the result of the chicken cooking is delicious. I’ve used this rub several times. Love the bulk recipe, easy to grab for a delicious dinner prep. Excellent!
More than just a rub. This combo of flavors in this rub goes well for an IP chicken thigh recipe that takes minutes to make. The spices make for an excellent gravy after the chicken finishes cooking.
OOOOO you just gave me a great idea!
It’s delicious! Tastes like the seasoning on mesquite bbq chips!
That makes me so happy!
Best dry rub for pork, my son found your recipe! Thankful He did. Love this! ????????????
Yay!
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