Pork Shoulder Dry Rub – the best dry rub for pork shoulder – no matter how you end up cooking it!

The BEST Pork Shoulder Dry Rub

You guys aren’t going to need any other homemade rub recipes this summer!!!

Ways to Cook Pork Shoulder

1. Smoked Pork Shoulder 
2. Sous Vide Pork Shoulder
3. Instant Pot Pulled Pork
4. Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Should You Put Rub on Pork Shoulder Overnight?

Yes! You can let you pork shoulder sit in the dry rub for up to 24 hours. Allowing it to sit in the dry rub for so long lets the spices soak into the meat.

Is Pork Butt the Same as Pork Shoulder 

Pork Butt is no the same thing as Pork Shoulder, although both cuts come from the shoulder of the pig.  The pork butt is higher on the foreleg while the pork shoulder is a little farther down.

What to Serve with Pork Shoulder 

1. Grilled Broccoli
2. Lemon Pasta
3. Spicy Purple Cabbage Slaw
4. Deviled Egg Potato Salad
5. Cornbread 
6. Smoked Baked Bean

Other Recipes you might like:

• Best Dry Rub for Ribs
• Chicken Dry Rub
• Pot Roast Seasoning
• Pork Tenderloin Dry Rub

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Pork Shoulder Dry Rub

• Author: Erin Jensen
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: 1/2 cup 1x
• Category: Dry Rub
• Method: Mixing Bowl
• Cuisine: American

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Description

Pork Shoulder Dry Rub – A simple, yet delicious homemade dry rub that is perfect for chicken or pork!!

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Ingredients

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• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon pepper
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
• 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard

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Instructions

1. Combine ingredients in small bowl and mix.
2. Use in your favorite recipes!

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Notes

• Storage: store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Keywords: homemade dry rub