Flavor your pork roast with our homemade pork roast seasoning. Made with common spices and herbs, it is so much better than packaged blends.
Learn to make the tastiest pork roast seasoning at home in under 10 minutes. It's quick, made with pantry ingredients, it’s free from unwanted additives and beats store-bought alternatives in flavor and cost.
Sprinkle the seasoning mix on any cut of pork: roast, loin, chops, tenderloin, pork steaks, or ribs! It adds exceptional flavor effortlessly, and you can make a big batch for future use.
You could use the pork seasoning blend for the Pork Neck, Slow Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut or the Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin Recipe.
More blends that add a ton of flavor to your family dinners: Lamb Seasoning, Ground Beef Seasoning, Peri Peri Seasoning, Simple Dry Rub for Chicken Wings, or Country-Style Ribs Dry Rub Recipe.
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Recipe ingredients
Pork roast seasoning is a blend of herbs and spices, including salt, sugar, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and dried herbs. It enhances the flavor of pork meat, creating a rich taste and a delightful brown crust when cooked.
For this recipe, you will need:
- Two tablespoons: light brown sugar.
- Two teaspoons each: garlic powder, onion powder, sweet paprika, thyme, fine sea salt, or kosher salt.
- One teaspoon each: ground black pepper and rosemary.
- Spicy version: Add red pepper flakes or red chili flakes (about ½ teaspoon) or cayenne pepper to taste.
How to make pork roast seasoning?
- Gather all the spices and measure them in a small bowl.
- Mix with a spoon or a whisker until well combined, ensuring there are no clumps or pockets of individual spices.
- Transfer to an airtight container.
How to use the seasoning on a pork roast?
- Before cooking your pork roast, pat it dry with paper towels; this step will ensure that the spice blend will stick to the meat.
- Generously sprinkle the dry rub mix over the meat.
- Rub the spice mixture into the meat, ensuring it is evenly coated on all sides.
- Let the seasoned meat sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate.
- Cook the pork roast according to your preferred method, such as roasting, grilling, or slow cooking.
Expert Tips
Use quality ingredients, and here I mostly think about paprika powder. Use the best quality you can afford; I know from experience that cheap paprika only tastes of dust.
Adjust seasonings to your taste preferences. Increase or decrease the amount of each ingredient to achieve the desired level of spiciness or flavor.
Experiment with herbs: While the recipe suggests dried herbs like thyme and rosemary, you can also try other herbs such as oregano, sage, basil, or marjoram.
Versatility: Don't limit yourself to using this seasoning only for pork roast. It can also be used for seasoning other cuts of pork, such as pork chops, tenderloin, or ribs, as well as other meats like chicken or beef.
Recipe FAQ
For a fine and smooth texture, you can use a food processor or spice blender to combine all the ingredients. Process them until they form a fine powder.
Sure, make a larger batch and store it as instructed.
Only if you make a small batch and use the blend immediately; you can’t store a mix made with fresh herbs, as they will spoil quickly.
How to store?
- Store the pork roast seasoning in an airtight container in a cool, dry place (like a spice cabinet or a drawer) to maintain its freshness and potency.
- Suitable containers for a rub mixture: Glass jars, small food containers with lids, or small, resealable plastic bags.
- If stored properly, it can last even for one year. However, for the best flavor, I recommend using it within 4 to 6 months as the flavors might weaken over time.
- Check occasionally to ensure the blend is still flavorful and hasn't gone stale.
What to use it on?
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Recipe
Pork Roast Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika Note 1
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt or kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon rosemary Note 2
Instructions
Pork roast seasoning:
- Measure all the spices in a medium bowl. 2 tablespoon brown sugar + 2 teaspoon garlic powder + 2 teaspoon onion powder + 2 teaspoon sweet paprika +2 teaspoon thyme + 2 teaspoon salt + 1 teaspoon pepper + 1 teaspoon rosemary
- Mix with a spoon or a whisker until well combined, ensuring there are no clumps or pockets of individual spices.
- Store: Transfer to an airtight container and store in a dark cool place away from direct sunlight.
How to use it?
- Pat the pork roast dry with paper towels.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the meat and rub it into it, ensuring it is evenly coated on all sides. Let sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate.
- Cook the pork roast according to your recipe.
Notes
- Paprika: You can use 1 teaspoon of sweet and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika powder if you like. Use the best quality you can afford; cheap paprika is entirely tasteless.
- Add about ½ teaspoon of red pepper, red chili flakes, or cayenne pepper to taste for a spicy version.
- There is enough seasoning for 2 pork roasts.
James Crawford says
Sage is the flavor that enhances pork. So I've added 1 tablespoon of Sage and 1 tablespoon of Coleman's Dry Mustard.
Rob says
add 1 tablespoon of ground fennel,,,, i always add this to any pork recipe i make. it adds an amazing dimension to the taste..
MUST TRY!
Adina says
That's a great idea, I love fennel, I will try it when I make the next batch. Thank you, Rob.