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The BEST Sweet Rub for Pork and Chicken

A good sweet pork rub is ESSENTIAL to have in your grilling arsenal, and this rub hits all the right notes. Bring a burst of flavor to your pulled pork and smoked pork recipes with this signature sweet rub.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Barbecue
Keyword: Pork Rub, Sweet Rub
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Susie Bulloch

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon coarse sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (hot or mild, whichever you prefer)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Mix. Combine all of the ingredients for the rub in a small bowl. Stir well to combine, using a fork to break up any clumps.
  • Use or store. Store BBQ sweet rub in an airtight container. This rub will last in your cupboard for up to a month.

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Notes

Purchase a bottle of Hey Grill Hey Sweet Rub here: https://heygrillhey.com/store/products/hey-grill-hey-sweet-rub/

Nutrition

Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg