Best Rub for Pulled Pork (keto and FODMAP-friendly)
This savory recipe is the best rub for pulled pork and is perfect for slow cooker pork shoulder and other meats. Use it for any Crock Pot, oven, grill or smoker recipes for mouthwatering results!
Servings: 0.3 cups
Calories: 8kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder or whole coriander if grinding in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder or whole cumin if grinding
- 1 tablespoon sage powder or whole sage if grinding
- 1 teaspoon onion powder omit for low-FODMAP
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder omit for low-FODMAP
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed powder or whole fennel seed if grinding
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper. Read more about Aleppo pepper in my Aleppo Pepper Ingredient Spotlight
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or whole black peppercorns if grinding
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon clove powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- If using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder, grind whole herbs into a powder.
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl and mix thoroughly.
Notes
TIP: Using whole herbs is just fine as well. Grind them into a powder (or as close as you can get) using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder. I find fennel is challenging to source powdered, so I use a mortar and pestle to grind it myself. Freshly ground herbs tend to have stronger aroma and flavor than powdered herbs. Double-check measurements when using whole herbs, as the recipe calls for amounts in their powdered form.
How to store
The best way to store spices and dried herbs is in a cool dry place, in a container with a tight fitting lid. Glass is best, since it is less porous than plastic. Spices should always be stored away from light and heat, as they will deteriorate faster.Variations
Add orange peel – this is my absolute favorite variation. Pork pairs very well with citrus flavors. I like to use a tablespoon of powdered orange peel with this spice blend. Make a sweet rub – if you prefer a sweet rub, add your favorite sweetener. If you follow a low-carb diet, add your favorite alternative sweetener to these keto spices. I recommend stevia or Lakanto golden monkfruit. If you don’t follow a keto diet, I’d recommend brown sugar, maple sugar or coconut sugar, which I feel imparts a stronger molasses-like flavor. Coconut sugar is a low-FODMAP sweetener in 1 teaspoon servings, as it can be high in fructans in larger servings. If using sugar, ¼ cup divided over 12 servings of pulled pork yields about 1 teaspoon of sweetener per serving and about 4 carbs. Chipotle rub – replace the red pepper or Aleppo pepper flakes with chipotle powder. It will add more spice and a warm, smoky flavor with a slight Mexican-inspired flavor.How to use
- Dry rub – sprinkle the spice mix directly onto the surface of the meat and massage it into the meat until it sticks to the surface
- Wet rub – while this recipe is used mostly for dry rubbing, it can also be used as a wet rub, if you’d like. Mix with wet ingredients (like mustard) to make a paste and apply to the surface of the meat.
- Use as a standard meat seasoning – apply to meats when grilling, frying, smoking, slow cooking or pressure cooking. This is amazing as a pulled pork rub, but is also perfect for pork chops, chicken, steaks and even tofu.
- Marinade – for easy meal prep, you can sprinkle dry rub on any meat, poultry or fish and let sit overnight for the best flavor. I like to do this when I’ll be cooking stove-top or marinating meat to put in the oven. Letting the flavors absorb into the meat for a few hours before frying or baking can make a big difference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 1g | Net Carbs*: 0g
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