Pulled Pork Rub Recipes

Barbecuing pulled pork in the traditional method imparts a special taste and aroma to the cooked meat. Even if you do not have a barbecue smoker, you can still cook tender and juicy meat by using regular grill and barbecue sauce. All you need is adjusting grilling heat to a low temperature setting (225 degrees F) for even cooking of the meat. And with an excellent pulled pork rub recipe, nothing can stop you from enjoying the real taste of smoked meat. The following are some recipes of the same for your reference.

Pulled Pork Dry Rub

Ingredients

• cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1 tablespoon cayenne
• 2 tablespoons black pepper
• 3 tablespoons salt
• cup paprika

Directions for Preparation

For this smoked pulled pork rub recipe, add all the ingredients - brown sugar, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt and paprika in a mixing bowl. Stir well for even mixing. Prior to cooking pulled pork in the smoker, add the clean pieces in a saucepan and rub them from all sides with the mixture (leave some for further rubbing). If time permits, leave the meat for 1-2 hours to allow absorption of the rub. As you smoke pulled pork, remove them when partly cooked, and rub again with the spice mixture. What's more, you can save leftover dry rub for ribs in an airtight container, and preserve it for several months in the refrigerator.

Pulled Pork Spice Rub

Ingredients

• cup dark brown sugar
• cup celery salt
• 1 cup paprika
• 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
• tablespoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• tablespoon mustard powder
• 2 teaspoons ground thyme
• teaspoon salt

Directions for Preparation

Sift all the ingredients - dark brown sugar, celery salt, paprika, granulated garlic, white pepper, cayenne pepper, mustard powder, thyme and salt. You can adjust the ingredient quantities as per your preferred spiciness. Following this, add them in a large mixing bowl. Stir well, the mixture, for even combination. This is how, you can make easy pork pulled rub recipe within 10 minutes. Before cooking pork, apply the rub on both sides of the meat and leave for some time. Also, sprinkle rub in between barbecuing for better taste.

Pulled Pork Rub in Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon ground mustard
• cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• cup brown sugar
• teaspoon liquid smoke
• teaspoon paprika
• A dash of red chili pepper flakes
• Pinch of salt and pepper

Directions for Preparation

In addition to smoking, you can make delicious pulled pork recipes in a slow cooker. For the same, first prepare the rub. In a saucepan, add the ingredients - mustard, apple, cider vinegar, garlic powder, brown sugar, liquid smoke, paprika, red chili flakes, salt and pepper. Whisk the rub mixture for 3-4 minutes. Then, apply rub to both sides of the pork meat, and cook in a crockpot for about 8-10 hours. The cooking period will vary, based on the temperature setting and thickness of the neat pieces. After meat is cooked, consider dividing it into smaller pieces, and reheat with sauce before serving.

As you see, pulled pork rub is very easy to prepare, and you can experiment with different spices as per your choice. For increased tenderness, moisten the meat with olive oil before applying rub. After grilling for 2-3 hours at low heat, apply mop sauce to the meat, or just rub with apple cider vinegar, or olive oil and vinegar mixture. At the time of serving, complement your smoked pulled pork with thick and creamy coleslaw for a perfect taste