Pork Rub

Pork Rub

This is what I use when I make ribs or when I smoke pork shoulder to make real pulled pork. I also use it on chicken or pork steak on the grill.
This recipe originally came from Meathead Goldwyn’s AmazingRibs.com, but I have tweaked it enough that I thought I shouldn’t use his name for it. This recipe originally contained salt, but per Meathead’s advice I now brine (wet or dry brine) the meat with kosher salt overnight prior to seasoning and cooking, so we don’t want to overdo the salt.
Use 1/3 cup per 5# of pork shoulder, or 2 tablespoons per side of ribs.

Pork Rub

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 36 parts firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 36 parts white sugar
  • 24 parts paprika
  • 12 parts garlic powder
  • 6 parts ground black pepper
  • 3 parts cayenne pepper
  • 6 parts ground ginger powder
  • 6 parts onion powder
  • 2 parts rosemary powder
  • 2 part allspice

Instructions
 

  • Mix well.
  • Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place (like the fridge or freezer).