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    Home » Pork Dinners

    Easy Pork Seasoning (Sugar Free)

    Posted: Oct 17, 2020 · Updated: Oct 16, 2020 by Tonje

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    You'll have delicious pork dinners done in no time with this easy pork seasoning. The perfect dry rub to use on any cut of pork.

    Pork seasoning in a bowl, with a spoon inserted.
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    Seasoning can honestly be one of the trickiest aspects of cooking. We all want our food to taste good, but even if you have a pantry full of spices, it's difficult to choose which ones to use.

    This has been my go-to recipe for pork seasoning for years, and I always keep a little jar of it in my pantry. And I use it on everything. Pork chops, pork tenderloin, pork roast, pork belly, pulled pork - it all tastes so much better with this spice blend.

    I always like to keep small jars of homemade seasoning available, as it cuts down on time and effort when I'm cooking dinner. It's also super helpful to my partner, who always struggles with seasoning when he cooks.

    Ingredients

    Smoked paprika: Like paprika, but smoked. The smokiness has such as incredible flavor, and it pairs perfectly with pork.

    Salt: All cuts of meat taste better with some salt added. Use kosher salt, or ideally, sea salt flakes.

    Pepper: Gives a little kick without adding any heat.

    Cumin: Some people hate cumin, others love it. If you like the spice itself, you'll definitely love it with pork.

    Garlic powder: Garlic powder honestly goes well with everything. One of my personal seasoning favorites, and a necessity for this spice blend.

    Instructions

    This honestly could not be easier to make. First, measure out all the ingredients, then combine them in a jar or bowl. Use the seasoning on your favorite pork dishes, or store it in a jar in your pantry to use over the next few weeks or months.

    Smoked paprika pork rub in a bowl.

    Serving suggestions

    Here are some pork meals which are perfect to use the dry rub with. These are just some suggestions, as the pork seasoning can be used with any pork dish:

    • Air Fryer Pork Belly - This easy pork belly recipe with crackling tastes so good with added seasoning.
    • Slow cooker pulled pork - Pulled pork is so easy to make, and perfect as an entree, or as a sandwich filler.
    • Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin - Tenderloin looks impressive, but is actually really easy to make!
    • Perfect pan seared pork loin steaks - These are cooked in only 10 minutes - perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
    • Beef and pork meatballs - You can't go wrong with meatballs, especially if they are seasoned well.
    A bowl of pork rub, and a spoon filled with the seasoning next to it.

    Variations

    Spicy: Add some cayenne pepper or chili powder if you want to add a bit of heat to the seasoning. I recommend adding about 1 teaspoon or more to taste.

    With sugar: If you want the seasoning to caramelize on top of the pork, you can add about ¼ cup of brown sugar. This will of course affect the nutritional value of the recipe.

    Leftovers

    You can store pork seasoning in a sealed container in your pantry for up to 12 months. One portion of this recipe can last for you for multiple pork dinners, and you can easily double or triple the recipe based on necessity.

    I like to keep a jar of spice rub in my pantry for quick and easy dinners. Grab it whenever you're cooking anything pork - whether you're grilling it, roasting it or using any other cooking method. It can be used as a dry rub, or as regular seasoning.

    Pork rub in a bowl on a marble table.

    Frequently asked questions

    What spices are good with pork?

    Some of the most popular spices to use with pork are salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and cumin.

    How long can you leave a dry rub on pork?

    You can leave dry rub on pork for up to 24 hours. The longer you leave it, the more flavor will absorb into the meat.

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    Recipe

    Pork Seasoning.

    Easy Pork Seasoning

    You’ll have delicious pork dinners done in no time with this easy pork seasoning. The perfect dry rub to use on any cut of pork.
    4.50 from 2 votes
    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 3 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 3 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, Seasoning
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 16 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • ½ tablespoon pepper
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin

    Instructions
     

    • Measure out all the ingredients, then combine them in a jar or bowl.
    • Use the seasoning on your favorite pork dishes, or store it in a jar in your pantry to use over the next few weeks or months.

    Notes

    You can store pork seasoning in a sealed container in your pantry for up to 12 months. One portion of this recipe can last for you for multiple pork dinners, and you can easily double or triple the recipe based on necessity.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 16kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1748mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1724IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword dry rub, pork, seasoning, spice
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