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Southern Classics with Raleigh Rub Seasoning

Get ready—your kitchen is about to become the most popular spot in town! We're celebrating Pig Festival Season by sharing an irresistible collection of recipes featuring our beloved Raleigh Rub.


Imagine serving up tender Southern Smoked Pork Shoulder, Crispy Pork Belly Burnt Ends dripping with flavor, Sweet & Spicy Pork Chops that’ll have everyone asking for seconds, plus mouthwatering sides like Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Grilled Corn, and classic Green Beans with Bacon.


Don't miss your chance to bring home these crowd-pleasing recipes and master the magic of Raleigh Rub.


🌟 Recipe 1: Southern Smoked Raleigh Rub Pork Shoulder

Ingredients:

  • 1 (6-8 lb) pork shoulder (Boston butt)

  • 4 tablespoons Raleigh Rub

  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar

  • 1 cup apple juice

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Instructions:

  1. Preheat smoker to 225°F.

  2. Liberally coat pork shoulder with Raleigh Rub on all sides.

  3. Place pork in smoker, smoke uncovered for 4 hours.

  4. Mix apple cider vinegar, apple juice, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a spray bottle. Every hour after the first four hours, spray pork generously.

  5. Smoke until internal temperature reaches 200°F (about 10-12 hours total).

  6. Rest meat for 30 minutes, then pull apart and serve with your favorite BBQ sauce and rolls.



🌟 Recipe 2: Raleigh Rub Crispy Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Ingredients:

  • 3 lbs pork belly, skin removed, cubed into 1-inch pieces

  • 3 tablespoons Raleigh Rub

  • ¼ cup honey

  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup barbecue sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven or smoker to 275°F.

  2. Toss pork belly cubes with Raleigh Rub to evenly coat.

  3. Place pork belly cubes on a wire rack, and smoke or bake for 2 hours.

  4. In a bowl, combine honey, vinegar, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, and melted butter.

  5. Transfer pork belly cubes to a disposable aluminum pan and pour sauce mixture over the top, tossing gently.

  6. Cover pan tightly with foil and cook for an additional 90 minutes until cubes are tender and caramelized.

  7. Serve hot with toothpicks and extra sauce for dipping.



🌟 Recipe 3: Sweet & Spicy Raleigh Rub Pork Chops

Ingredients:

  • 4 thick-cut pork chops, bone-in

  • 2 tablespoons Raleigh Rub

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • ¼ cup maple syrup

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat grill or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Brush pork chops with olive oil and generously season both sides with Raleigh Rub.

  3. Cook pork chops for 5-7 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 145°F.

  4. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup and Dijon mustard. Brush pork chops liberally during the last 2 minutes of cooking.

  5. Rest chops 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.




🌟 Recipe 1: Raleigh Rub Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:

  • 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1½ tablespoons Raleigh Rub

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. In a bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil and Raleigh Rub until evenly coated.

  3. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.

  4. Roast for 20 minutes, then drizzle honey over potatoes and gently toss. Roast another 10 minutes or until golden and tender.

  5. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.



🌟 Recipe 2: Southern Raleigh Rub Grilled Corn

Ingredients:

  • 4 ears fresh corn, husked

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

  • 1 tablespoon Raleigh Rub

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

  2. Brush corn generously with melted butter and evenly sprinkle with Raleigh Rub.

  3. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until lightly charred on all sides (about 10-12 minutes).

  4. Remove corn from grill, sprinkle immediately with Parmesan cheese and cilantro, and serve hot.



🌟 Recipe 3: Raleigh Rub Southern Green Beans & Bacon

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed

  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped

  • 1 onion, sliced thinly

  • 1½ teaspoons Raleigh Rub

  • ¼ cup chicken broth (or water)

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving drippings in the pan.

  2. Add onions to the bacon drippings and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes.

  3. Add green beans and Raleigh Rub; sauté briefly, coating beans evenly.

  4. Pour chicken broth into the pan, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat until beans are tender (about 15 minutes).

  5. Stir cooked bacon back into green beans. Season with fresh ground black pepper if desired. Serve warm.



 
 
 

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