Delight your taste buds with this Pulled Pork Seasoning! This flavorful BBQ rub is easy to make and can be used on all meats and even vegetables. I use it often for low and slow, pulled pork, ribs, and smoked chicken. The ingredients are easy to find and require about 5 minutes to measure and combine the rub.
Ingredients for Pulled Pork Seasoning
- Paprika (not smoked paprika)
- Dark brown sugar (contains more molasses than lighter varieties)
- Chili powder (standard American style)
- Coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)
- Cumin powder
- White sugar
- Coarse ground black pepper (aim for a medium grind)
- Mustard powder
- Garlic powder (or granulated garlic, if preferred)
- Granulated onion (or onion powder, if desired)
- Dried savory (easy to find in most stores!)
- Cayenne Pepper (adjust the amount to suit your tastes)
Making the rub
This pulled pork seasoning recipe is quite easy to put together. Simply measure out the ingredients and add them to a medium bowl. Then, blend together with a whisk or fork. The fork is particularly nice to break apart any clumps formed by the brown sugar or dried mustard.
For a finer consistency, add the pulled pork seasoning ingredients to a food processor, and pulse 4-5 times. Use your rub right away, or place the mixture into an airtight jar or plastic container for future use. The rub will last for up to one year if stored properly in a cool, dark cupboard.
Applying the Pulled Pork Seasoning:
Some avid backyard chefs like to apply a thin layer of yellow mustard to the pork shoulder before applying the rub. Doing this helps keep the rub in place and provides an added nice layer of flavor. If you’d like to add flavor right into the roast, try some of my Best Pork Injection Recipes.
Use around 1 tablespoon of pulled pork rub per pound of meat. So for an 8-pound pork butt, you’ll need 1/2 cup of rub.
Apply the rub by hand, as shown in the video below. You can also pour the rub into a large spice shaker and apply it that way. Discard any rub that has come into contact with raw meat.
Cook your pork roast as directed and enjoy the fruits of your labor!
Want more Pulled Pork Rub options? Try looking at my list of the Best Pulled Pork Rub Recipes! Also, find out how to Make Barbecue Pulled Pork or see our method for making pulled pork on a pellet grill.
Pulled Pork Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup paprika
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chili powder mild
- 1/4 cup coarse salt
- 3 tablespoons cumin powder
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 tablespoons coarse ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons mustard powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated onion
- 2 teaspoons dried savory
- 2 teaspoons cayenne
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and use as needed. Adjust the amount of cayenne to suit your tastes. If making ahead of time, store in an airtight container or a lidded jar for up to 6 months after initial preparation.
- Use a tablespoon of this rub in your next barbecue sauce or marinade.
Notes
Nutrition
Apply your spice rubs like a professional with a spice shaker (aka Dredge). This one from Winware has a heavy build, is machine washable, and holds plenty of spice rub. Plus it costs about $7. Just make sure you don’t use this to store your rubs. It isn’t airtight.
