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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

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.
    ¼ cup dark brown sugar, 1 Tablespoon coarse sea salt, 2 teaspoons black pepper, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon ground mustard powder, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 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

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