The BEST Sweet Rub for Pork and Chicken

Bowl of sweet rub with a bottle of Hey Grill Hey Sweet Rub in the background.

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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

Total Time5

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Barbecue

Keyword: Pork Rub, Sweet Rub

Servings: 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 powder
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/

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