Carolina Pulled Pork Rub

This is a fantastic Carolina inspired pulled pork spice rub. It’s quick and easy but packs a punch.  Alter the amount of cayenne used in this recipe to suit your needs. Then amp it up for spice lovers and tone it down for others.  The choice is yours.

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Carolina Pulled Pork Rub

Prep Time5 mins

Course: Rubs

Cuisine: American BBQ

Keyword: pork rub, pulled pork, pulled pork rub

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup fine ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup chili powder mild
• 2 tablespoons sea salt
• 1 tablespoon mustard powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and apply to pork roast. Cook as directed. This recipe makes enough for 1 large roast. Double or triple the recipe for multiple cooks or a larger cookout. If making ahead of time, store the pulled pork rub in an airtight container in the cupboard for up to 6 months.

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Image by: Sabrina Baksh

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