This Pork Chop Seasoning is a sweet-and-savory blend of herbs and spices. Rub it on your pork chops and let them rest for a bit before baking or grilling to perfection.
This simple seasoning comes together quickly using common pantry ingredients. Use it on all your favorite pork cuts, such as pork chops, tenderloin, loin, and steaks.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients on the recipe card below.
- Smoked paprika: This is not sweet or hot paprika. The peppers are smoked over an oak fire before grinding them, which adds a deep, rich, earthy flavor.
- Brown sugar: Adds a subtle sweetness that really complements the seasoning.
- Dried thyme: This adds warm, earthy flavor with peppery hints.
- Dried marjoram: It is sweeter, less earthy, and less pungent than oregano. If needed, you can substitute oregano in equal parts.
- Ground cayenne pepper: This does not add heat. It adds flavor that complements the seasoning well.
How To Make Homemade Pork Seasoning
This is a summary version; for the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please refer to the recipe card below.
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk them together.
- Store the seasoning in an airtight container in a cool, dark place, such as a pantry, for up to 6 months.
Ways to Enjoy Pork Seasoning
- Use it as a dry rub on any pork, beef, or chicken cut. Rub it into the cut and let it rest at room temperature for 1 hour, or cover and place in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.
- Toss it with chopped vegetables such as potatoes, butternut squash, zucchini, carrots, and yellow squash before roasting.
- Mix 1-2 tablespoons in your ground beef, turkey, pork, chicken or classic meatloaf for the ultimate flavor experience.
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Pork Chop Seasoning
This Pork Chop Seasoning is a sweet-and-savory combination of herbs and spices. Rub it on your pork chops and let them rest for a bit before baking or grilling to perfection.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 26kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons sea salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried marjoram
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine the smoked paprika, brown sugar, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried marjoram, and ground cayenne pepper in a medium bowl and whisk them until well combined.
- Store the seasoning in an airtight container in a cool, dark place such as a pantry for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 26kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 1312mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 939IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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