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This gourmet fennel spice rub features a delicious flavor combination: ground fennel seeds and smoked paprika. The two spices work together phenomenally well and make this dry rub truly special. It's delicious on pork chops and vegetables, particularly carrots and potatoes.
For a different (but equally delicious) smoked paprika and fennel dry rub, also check out this pork belly rub!
What's in the spice rub?
How to use it:
This spice rub is phenomenal on pork chops and on vegetables.
How to store it:
Store the dry rub in an airtight container in a cool, dark and dry place, such as the kitchen pantry.
Is this dry rub spicy?
No, this dry rub is very flavorful but not spicy.
More delicious spice rub recipes:
- Pulled Pork Dry Rub (sugar-free)5 Minutes
- Mustard Rib Rub3 Hours 5 Minutes
- Cocoa Chili Rub5 Minutes
- Cinnamon Chili Spice Rub5 Minutes
Did you make this recipe? Please let me know how you liked it in the comments below! Thank you!
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Fennel Spice Rub
Makes about 5 ½ teaspoons, which is enough for 4 thick-cut boneless pork chops (with each chop weighing about 6 ½ ounces).
Equipment:
- measuring spoons
- mixing bowl
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons ground fennel seeds
- 2 teaspoons smoked hot paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir until well combined.
Notes:
Use this dry rub on pork chops or vegetables, like potatoes and carrots.
robert
The question about the pork loin was supposed to be about sou vide. Autocorrect?
Nicole B.
Hi Robert, unfortunately I don't know since I've never done any sous vide cooking.
robert
Will the fennel and smoked paprika rub be too strong a flavor for sound pork loin?