Chili Rub for Pork

Transform your pork dishes into a mouthwatering masterpiece with this bold and flavorful chili rub! Packed with smoky paprika, earthy cumin, and a touch of brown sugar for balanced sweetness, this spice blend delivers the perfect mix of savory, sweet, and smoky goodness. A hint of cayenne pepper adds optional heat for spice lovers, while garlic and onion powders, dried oregano, and black pepper round out the robust flavor profile. This versatile rub takes just five minutes to prepare and works wonders on pork chops, ribs, or a succulent pork shoulder. Whether you're grilling, roasting, or smoking, this chili rub will infuse your pork with irresistible, restaurant-quality flavor sure to impress at your next meal or barbecue.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, combine the chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, brown sugar, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if desired).

Step 2

Whisk the ingredients together until well combined, ensuring there are no clumps of brown sugar or spices.

Step 3

Use the rub immediately by generously applying it to a piece of pork (e.g., pork chops, pork shoulder, or ribs). Make sure to coat all sides evenly, gently pressing the rub into the meat for maximum flavor absorption.

Step 4

If time allows, let the pork sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours after applying the rub to enhance the flavor.

Step 5

Grill, roast, or smoke the pork according to your preferred cooking method and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(44.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	143.6

Total Fat 1.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 874.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 30.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 9.6g
Protein 2.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 70.2mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 274.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 9.9%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 84.0%