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sweet pork rub recipe

Sweet Rub Recipe

Sweet rubs are used on both pork and chicken. They can be used before grilling, smoking, or baking. Sweet rubs can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for future use.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sweet rub for pork and chicken
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 12 peoples
Calories: 125kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin trimmed and cut into 1" cubes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, paprika, cumin, chili powder and salt.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and pork cubes and cook until browned on all sides.
  • Transfer the pork mixture to a baking dish and pour the sugar mixture over it. Bake for 30 minutes or until cooked through. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Sweet Rub Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
125
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
25
mg
8
%
Sodium
 
46
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
168
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
16
g
5
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
16
g
18
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
302
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
5
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.