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My pork seasoning rub is the ultimate blend of sweet and savory spices to elevate any pork dish! Pork Seasoning uses a simple spice mixture you already have on hand, making it perfect to whip up on a busy weeknight. Only 4 ingredients!
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Seasoning for Pork
Did you know that seasoning your pork before cooking it is the most important step? Adding a blend of homemade pork seasoning as a rub to your pork chops, pork tenderloin, pork ribs, or pork butt will elevate any pork dinner like no other!
My pork chop seasoning recipe is out-of-this-world, flavorful, and rich, using a simple blend of basic ingredients. It's the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, including garlic and paprika, for extra spicy hints!
And my favorite part of this seasoning for pork? The sugar! Adding sugar to your pork seasoning adds a deep and sweet taste and complements the paprika perfectly!
Making seasoning from scratch is so easy. You know exactly what's in it, and you can easily customize it to your family's liking using your favorite spices for pork!
Spices for Pork
- Kosher Salt
- Sugar
- Garlic powder
- Smoked Paprika
Best Seasoning for Pork
- Measure out all the spices listed. In a bowl, add all ingredients.
- Carefully mix all ingredients together.
- Use rub on pork tenderloin or your favorite cut of pork. Enjoy!
This pork rub recipe is also amazing on chicken.
Pork Seasoning FAQs
Some of the best seasonings to pair with pork are salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Some other spices and herbs that pair well with pork are cumin, chili powder, rosemary, black pepper, sage, fennel, ginger and much more!
Season your pork before cooking first by patting it dry with a paper towel, then using a blend of pork seasonings like salt, sugar, garlic powder, and paprika. Rub the seasoning into the pork for best results.
Uses for Pork Seasoning
- Use as a savory pork chop seasoning recipe for Air Fryer Pork Chops.
- Toss in a slow cooker for an easy pulled pork seasoning: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork.
- Rub all over a Pork Roast for an outstanding pork roast seasoning!
- Pairs perfectly as a pork tenderloin seasoning for my favorite Oven Pork Tenderloin Recipe.
- Pat all over Pork Ribs for the best pork ribs seasoning you'll ever try!
- Use as a pork butt rub for my favorite recipe: Pork Butt!
Love pork? Definitely try my Pork Steak Marinade. It's for more than just pork steak!
Storing Homemade Pork Roast Seasoning
Store my pork seasoning powder easily for months! Place seasoning in an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place like your pantry for up to 6 months.
Before using the mix, make sure to give the container a good shake, breaking up any clumped spice rub before using it to season pork.
Homemade Seasoning Recipes
- Beef Tenderloin Rub
- Pork Butt Dry Rub
- Carnitas Seasoning
- Chicken Seasoning Rub
- Cajun Seasoning
- See my guide on Seasoning with Salt for tips on what types of salt to use and when!
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Pork Seasoning
Equipment
- 1 Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
Instructions
- Measure out all the spices listed. In a bowl add all ingredients.1 tablespoon salt,2 tablespoons sugar,1 tablespoon garlic powder,1 tablespoon paprika
- Carefully mix all ingredients together.
- Use rub on pork tenderloin or your favorite cut of pork. Enjoy!
Notes
- Place pork seasoning in an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place like your pantry for up to 6 months.
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