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Pulled Pork Rub

Make this Texas-style Pulled Pork Rub to perfectly season a pork shoulder or pork butt for the smoker, slow cooker or Instant Pot! This peppery dry rub recipe is easy to make in 5 minutes and can be stored in the pantry for up to 6 months.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 11 tablespoons
Calories: 20 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup coarse ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder

Instructions

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  1. Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl or mason jar.
  2. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Notes

  • This recipe makes 11 tablespoons of seasoning mix. This is enough to season 10-12 pounds of pork. If you’d like to make a double batch of the seasoning, simply click the button for 2x next to the word "scale" above. The ingredient amounts in the recipe card will automatically update to accommodate the new serving size.
  • I recommend using 1 tablespoon of seasoning per pound of pork. This mix is perfect for seasoning a large pork butt for the smoker. Or keep it in the pantry to use for up to 6 months seasoning smaller cuts of pork for the slow cooker or Instant Pot.
  • The pulled pork rub will stay good, stored in an airtight container in the pantry, for up to 6 months. After that the spice blend will not “go bad” but as spices sit longer, they begin to lose their flavor.
  • I recommend storing the seasoning mix in an 8 ounce mason jar. If doubling the recipe, use a pint size or 16 ounce mason jar. I recommend labeling the pork rub with a date and using the seasoning mix within 6 months.
  • To make a spicy pulled pork rub, add 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
  • To make a sweet pulled pork rub, add 1/4 cup brown sugar to the seasoning mix.
  • This recipe is gluten free, and contains no added sugar, making it perfect for a whole30 or keto diet.

Nutrition Information

Calories 20kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.3g (0%) Sodium 2575mg (107%) Potassium 101mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Vitamin A 343mg (7%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 11tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 20

% Daily Value*

Calories 20kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.3g 0%
Sodium 2575mg 107%
Potassium 101mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Vitamin A 343mg 7%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.