Pork Belly Rub Recipe
Do you love soft and tasty pork belly? Then this Pork Belly Rub Recipe is great for you. A good rub gives deep flavor and warm spice.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 pinch cayenne optional
Instructions
Mix the sugar and salt
- Add sugar and salt to a bowl. Mix well so the sweet and salty base blends before the spices go in.
Add all spice powders
- Add paprika, pepper, garlic, onion, cumin, mustard, and chili. Stir gently until everything mixes and the color looks even.
Check the flavor
- Taste a tiny bit. Add more salt or sugar if necessary to make the rub match your preferences for how your meat should taste.
Add heat if you like
- Add cayenne only if you want heat. Mix it slowly so the hot spice spreads well and does not get too strong.
Store the rub
- Put the rub in a tight jar. Keep it dry and closed so the taste stays fresh for many uses.
Prepare pork belly
- Rub the pork belly dry with a towel. Dry meat assists in the adhesion of the rub and also allows the skin to crisp when cooked.
Apply the rub
- Rub the mix all over the pork. Coat each side well so every bite has full flavor and warm spice.
Notes
- Use fresh spices for best taste.
- Add more sugar for sweet flavor.
- Dry pork belly fully before rubbing.
- Let rub sit on meat for one hour.
- Add more cayenne if you want heat.