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Papa's Original Rub

This is the original version of Papa's rub that he used on pork shoulder AKA Boston Butt.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup Kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup Black pepper 16 mesh or restaurant grind
  • 1/4 cup White sugar Swerve granular for low carb
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar Swerve for low carb
  • 1/4 cup Cumin
  • 1/4 cup Chili Powder Dark chili powder is okay
  • 1/2 cup Paprika regular or smoked
  • 2 tbsp Cayenne pepper adjust to taste

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a mixing bowl. Be sure to crush the brown sugar lumps.
  • Up to 24 hours in advance pat meat dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle rub over all sides of the meat covering completely.
  • Cover and refrigerate meat if you aren't cooking it within a couple of hours. Remove refrigerated meat 1-2 before coking to allow it to come to room temperature.
  • Cook seasoned meat using desired method.