Recipe: Doc’s Pork Rub

This Pork Rub is a carefully balanced blend of spices that will enhance the flavor of pork dishes. It’s great for barbecue, grilling, or roasting. The recipe is provided in two different quantities to suit your needs, whether you’re cooking a small meal or preparing for a large gathering.

Ingredients List

For a Small Batch:

  • 2 Tablespoons White Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon Mustard Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Chipotle Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Corn Starch
  • 2 Tablespoons Powdered Onion

For a Large Batch:

  • 1 Cup White Sugar
  • 1 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Cup Salt
  • 1 Cup Smoked Paprika
  • 0.5 Cup Mustard Powder
  • 1 Cup Chili Powder
  • 0.5 Cup Cumin
  • 0.5 Cup Black Pepper
  • 0.5 Cup Chipotle Powder
  • 1 Cup Garlic Powder
  • 1 Cup Corn Starch
  • 1 Cup Powdered Onion

Preparation Steps

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients: sugar, brown sugar, salt, smoked paprika, mustard powder, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, chipotle powder, garlic powder, corn starch, and powdered onion.
  2. Mix thoroughly to ensure a uniform blend of all the spices.

Preparation and Cooking Time

  • Total Time: Approximately 15 minutes

Serving Information

  • Small Batch: Makes about 1 cup of rub.
  • Large Batch: Makes about 10 cups of rub.
  • Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Tips or Variations

  • Feel free to adjust the proportions of each spice to suit your taste preferences.
  • This rub can be used on various cuts of pork and also works well with beef and chicken.

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Last Modified: 12/18/2023