Pork Chop Seasoning
by Sommer Collier — on Apr 30, 2025 
Smoky, deeply savory and lightly sweet, this is by far the best pork chop seasoning blend to add bold flavors to your favorite pork recipes!
We’re Talking Pork Chop Perfection
Looking for the perfect blend of spices to season your pork chops? Today, we have an amazing pork chop seasoning recipe that brings out all the juicy flavors of your pork… And more!
Sommer’s Recipe Notes
Pork tends to have a rather mild taste, which makes it ideal for taking on the big flavors of seasonings and marinades, when done just right. And what I’m sharing with you here is a great spice blend for adding lots of pep to your pork, but without overwhelming the meat.
Why You’ll Love This Seasoning Rub Recipe
- Incredible Flavor – Although there are many herbs and spices you can sprinkle on pork chops to make them delicious, you’ll agree that this simple blend of spices packs a delicious punch!
- To Brine, or Not to Brine – You do not need to brine pork chops when you use the seasoning; however, if you do both… Mind. Blown. I’ll tell you how it’s done in the full recipe card below.
- So Very Versatile – Sprinkle this seasoning on any type of pork chop, even brined pork chops. Or use it on pork tenderloin and pork roast as well!
Best of all, you likely have all the ingredients already in your pantry!
Ingredients and Add-Ins
This fabulous blend includes chili powder for rustic undertones, onion powder for zest, ground mustard for earthy depth and intrigue, and a pinch of cinnamon for that little extra something! We also add brown sugar for a touch of sweetness, and a bit of salt and pepper, of course.
While we feel this is already the absolute best pork chop seasoning around, feel free to change up the flavors with any of these optional add-ins:
- Garlic powder
- Cayenne pepper
- Dried thyme
- Smoky or sweet paprika
- Coriander
How to Make Pork Chop Seasoning
Add the spices to a bowl and mix ’em up. Done! Then use it right away, or store it in an airtight container for later use.
Find the full All-Purpose Pork Chop Seasoning recipe with detailed instructions, storage tips, and a video tutorial in the printable form at the bottom of the post.
Storage Notes
Store the blend in an airtight container and keep in the pantry for up to a year.
What to Do With Pork Rub Seasoning
So how should you cook your pork chops? There are so many amazing ways to cook both bone-in and boneless chops! You can bake them in the oven, grill them, smoke them, sear them, sous vide them, slow cook them, or cook them in an Instant Pot.
Pro Tip – As a general rule of thumb, if grilling, searing, or baking, set the temperature to 400°F and cook for 8 to 10 minutes for pork chops that are around 1 inch thick.
This dry rub is also great for cooking other pieces of pork as well! Use it on pork tenderloins, pork roasts, or almost any cut of meat you prefer.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, I typically season my chops after patting them dry with a clean paper towel.
After drying them, simply sprinkle the seasoning on very generously, using your hand to lightly pat the seasoning onto the meat. Then flip it over and season again.
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Pork Chop Seasoning Recipe
Video
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Set out a small bowl. Measure all the ingredients and add to the bowl.
- Stir well.
- Move the seasoning blend to an airtight container and keep in the pantry for up to a year.
Notes
- ½ cup kosher salt, ½ cup light brown sugar, 1 cup boiling water, 3 cups cold water.
- Mix the salt and sugar into the boiling water until dissolved. Then add cold water to lower the temperature.
- Add the pork chops to the brine, and let them soak for 1-8 hours.
- Remove from the brine and pat dry before seasoning and cooking.
Exactly what my pork recipes were missing. The balance of spices is just right, and it gives the meat an amazing depth of flavor!
I made a big batch of this and now I use it on everything – pork, chicken, even veggies. So simple and SO good!
Hey, your pork chop seasoning recipe looks seriously good! I haven’t made pork chops in forever. Thanks for the inspriation!