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Dry Rub For Smoked Pork Roast Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this award-winning dry rub for smoked pork roast! Years in the making, this expertly balanced blend of cayenne pepper, Hungarian hot paprika, and Thai chili delivers a captivating journey of heat – a fiery bite up front, warming heat in the middle, and a lingering glow that travels all the way down. We've ditched the sweet paprika for an intense flavor explosion using only the finest Hungarian hot paprika and ground Thai chilies. Get ready for a flavor experience that's intensely delicious, without the throat-scorching burn. Perfect for creating a melt-in-your-mouth smoked pork roast that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 879.3 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Dry Rub For Smoked Pork Roast

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How to Make Dry Rub For Smoked Pork Roast

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper, 4 tablespoons Hungarian hot paprika, 1 tablespoon ground Thai hot chilies, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Thoroughly mix all ingredients until evenly distributed.
  3. Generously apply the rub to your pork roast, pressing it firmly onto all surfaces until fully coated.
  4. Wrap the roast tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or up to 24 hours, to allow the flavors to fully penetrate.
  5. Preheat smoker to your desired temperature. (This recipe is designed to work across most smoking temperatures.)
  6. Remove the roast from the refrigerator 1 hour before smoking to allow it to come to room temperature.
  7. Place the pork roast in the smoker and cook according to your preferred method until it reaches an internal temperature of 190-200°F (88-93°C).
  8. Store leftover rub in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

295 g

Sugar

856g

Fat

1g

Carbs

74g

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