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    Simple Brown Sugar Rub For Pork

    By: Ivory · Published: Mar 24, 2023 · Leave a Comment

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    This easy homemade brown sugar rub for pork tastes amazing on pork chops, ribs, pork tenderloins or chicken. It’s the best dry rub to have on hand if using the smoker, oven, air fryer, or grill!

    Brown sugar pork rub in a white dish.
    Brown Sugar Pork Rub
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    5 Equipment Needed:
    6 Ingredients:
    7 Instructions:
    8 Recipe Variations And Substitutions:
    9 Storage:
    10 Pro Tips:
    11 Try On These Recipes:
    12 Simple Brown Sugar Rub For Pork

    Recipe Video:

    Why You Will Love This Recipe:

    • This dry rub recipe is super easy to make with ingredients you probably already have on hand! It's full of flavor and creates a delicious caramelized glaze when cooked.
    • Makes a great seasoning for weeknight dinners or BBQ's and other get-togethers.
    • Make a batch of this seasoning ahead of time and it's good for up to 6 months.
    • Can be used on any type of pork or chicken. I love using this rub to make Air Fryer Thin Boneless Pork Chops, Air Fryer Chicken Thighs, or Air Fry Chicken Tenderloins.
    Brown sugar pork rub in a silver dish surrounded by cooked pork chops.

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    Q&A:

    How do you get dry rub to stick to meat?

    You can use cooking oil, water, or mustard to make sure that the dry rub sticks to pork chops.

    How long does homemade dry rub last?

    When stored properly in a sealed container, this homemade rub can last for six months.

    Do you use dark or light brown sugar for meat rub?

    You can use either light or dark brown sugar for meat rub. I always use light brown sugar because I always have that on hand.

    Equipment Needed:

    • Bowl
    • Stirring Spoon

    Ingredients:

    Brown sugar pork rub ingredients on a white marble surface: salt, ground black pepper, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
    • Brown Sugar - I used light brown sugar.
    • Salt-I use sea salt.
    • Pepper
    • Smoked Paprika
    • Garlic Powder

    Instructions:

    1. Add ingredients to a bowl and stir until thoroughly combined.

    Ingredients in a white bowl combined to make pork rub.

    Recipe Variations And Substitutions:

    • Regular paprika can be used if you don’t have smoked paprika.
    • No sugar - Omit the brown sugar if desired but you’ll miss out on the delicious glaze the brown sugar creates.
    • Spicy - Make it spicy by adding ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.

    Storage:

    • Store rub in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
    • Store in a cool dry place.
    Brown sugar pork rub in a white dish next to a clear container with pork rub inside labeled with the words "pork chop rub" in black marker.

    Pro Tips:

    • This recipe can be doubled or tripled. Make a big batch of this rub so you have it ready. I love having a batch to this rub ready for me to use for dinner or cookouts.
    • This rub can be customized to fit your taste. Add more brown sugar to make it sweeter. Add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to make it spicy. Add more or less salt to fit your taste.
    A clear container with pork rub inside labeled with the words "pork chop rub" in black marker next to some cooked pork chops.

    Try On These Recipes:

    • Air fryer thin boneless pork chops on a white plate.
      Easy Air Fryer Thin Boneless Pork Chops (no breading)
    • Frozen chicken tenders cooked and topped with freshly chopped parsley.
      Easy Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders (no breading) + Video
    • Air Fryer Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs on a light gray plate.
      Easy Air Fryer Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs + Video

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    Brown sugar pork rub in a white dish.
    Brown sugar pork rub in a white dish.

    Simple Brown Sugar Rub For Pork

    This easy homemade brown sugar rub for pork tastes amazing on pork chops, ribs, pork tenderloins or chicken. It’s the best dry rub to have on hand if using the smoker, oven, air fryer, or grill!
    Ivory
    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine American
    Servings 15
    Calories 8 kcal
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    Equipment

    • Bowl
    • Stirring Spoon

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

    Instructions
     

    • Add ingredients to a bowl and stir until thoroughly combined.

    Notes

    Try On These Recipes:
    • Air Fryer Thin Boneless Pork Chops
    • Air Fryer Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs
    • Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders
    Storage:
    • Store rub in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
    • Store in a cool dry place.
    Pro Tips:
    • This recipe can be doubled or tripled. Make a big batch of this rub so you have it ready. I love having a batch to this rub ready for me to use for dinner or cookouts.
    • This rub can be customized to fit your taste. Add more brown sugar to make it sweeter. Add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to make it spicy. Add more or less salt to fit your taste.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 8kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.04gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 156mgPotassium: 12mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 132IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg

    Nutritional information is approximate. For accurate nutritional information you should refer to the nutritional labels on the packages of the specific ingredients that you used.

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