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Sugar Free Pork Rub Recipe
This Sugar Free Pork Rub blends smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, mustard powder, cumin, and sage into a dry seasoning mix tailored for pork. The mixture offers a savory and aromatic flavor profile without added sugar, enhancing pork cuts like shoulder, ribs, or roast. It is simple to prepare, stores well in a jar, and allows adjustment for smoked or regular paprika based on personal preference.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
6
Tablespoons
Calories:
11 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 3/4 teaspoons mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon sage
Instructions
- Add measured spices to a medium size mixing bowl
- Whisk spices until well combined.
- Store in an air tight jar.
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Notes
- Reduce smoked paprika if a milder smoky flavor is desired.
- Use regular paprika instead of smoked to omit smokiness completely.
- Fresh spices produce the best flavor; replace blends every six months.
- Store the rub in airtight glass containers like small mason jars to maintain freshness.
- Apply this rub to pork shoulder, ribs, or roasts to enhance flavor without sugar.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1tablespoon
Calories
11kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Sodium
422mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 11
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 11kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 422mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.