Pork Chop Seasoning (Homemade)

What’s a bit smoky, a little sweet, and a whole lot of tasty? This pork chop seasoning is very simple to make!

The greatest dry seasoning for pork chops you’ll ever try is made with a blend of delicious spices and a touch of brown sugar.

What Makes This Seasoning Mix so Special?

• This amazing pork chop spice works with any cut of pork (even bacon!) and any cooking method. Whatever you want: grilled pork, air-fried pork tenderloin or pork chops, Instant Pot pork, sous vide pork ribs You could also use this mixture on fish or chicken.
• As long as you keep them carefully, homemade seasonings like these will last a long time. Don’t be scared to double or triple this recipe to make enough dry rub to last a while. Pork chop seasoning can be kept for up to 6 months in an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark area.
• You can truly personalize this spice blend. The spice ratio is fantastic as is, but you may tweak each component to your liking. Do you dislike spicy foods? Cayenne pepper should be reduced. Want to stay away from the extra sugar? Instead of brown sugar, use a sugar substitute. If you want, add a pinch of cinnamon, crushed red pepper flakes, or cumin.

Important Ingredients

Regular paprika will enough, but smoked paprika elevates the pork chop flavoring to new heights. It adds a smokey taste to the dry rub without having to turn on the grill.

Brown Sugar – Brown sugar gives pork chops a rich, deep, sweet flavor that I adore. It’s the perfect amount of sweet, blended in with all the other spices in the pork chop seasoning, and it won’t overshadow the rest of your meal.

12 teaspoon cayenne pepper to give it a kick. If you like cayenne, increase the amount to 34 or 1 teaspoon. If you don’t like heat, reduce the amount to 14 or 18 teaspoons.

Chef’s Advice

• When you’re ready to use the pork chop seasoning, lightly coat the pork chop in olive oil and then sprinkle with your spice combination. You may also sprinkle the spice directly into the pork and set it aside for at least 10 minutes to allow the meat to absorb the aromas. Prepare as desired!
• When cooking pork, keep in mind that an internal temperature of 145° Fahrenheit is required for food safety. Use an internal meat thermometer to determine when it’s done!
• The pork chop seasoning contains sugar, which caramelizes the meat slightly. Keep an eye on it while you’re cooking to avoid burning the sugar!

Pork Chop Seasoning

What’s a bit smoky, a little sweet, and a whole lot of tasty? This pork chop seasoning is very simple to make! The greatest dry seasoning for pork chops you’ll ever try is made with a blend of delicious spices and a touch of brown sugar.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• ½ tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• ½ tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• ½ tablespoon garlic powder
• ½ tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Equipment

• Small bowl
• Airtight container

Instructions For Pork Chop Seasoning

1. In a small mixing dish, combine all ingredients and toss until evenly distributed. Use right away or store in an airtight container.

Notes

• Make it sugar-free and keto: Brown Swerve can be substituted for brown sugar.
• Use coconut sugar instead of brown sugar to make it Paleo.

This recipe serves around 6 people. Your desired portion sizes will determine the number of servings.

The nutritional values indicated are for one serving and are rough suggestions. The exact macros will vary depending on the brands and types of ingredients utilized.

Prepare the recipe as directed to get the weight of one serving. Weigh the final recipe, then divide the weight (excluding the weight of the container in which the food is stored) by 6. The weight of one serving will be the result.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1tablespoon, Calories: 19kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1165mg, Potassium: 58mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 659IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 3g