Best 8 Italian Pork Rub Recipes

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Pork, a succulent and versatile meat, takes center stage in Italian cuisine, where it is transformed into a symphony of flavors. From the aromatic streets of Rome to the sun-kissed hills of Tuscany, pork is celebrated in a myriad of dishes that showcase the diverse culinary traditions of Italy. One way to truly savor the essence of Italian pork is through the art of dry rubs, a technique that uses an enticing blend of herbs, spices, and aromatics to create a flavorful crust that permeates the meat. Whether you prefer the robust flavors of rosemary and garlic, the piquant heat of chili flakes, or the earthy warmth of fennel seeds, there's an Italian pork rub recipe waiting to tantalize your taste buds. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we uncover the secrets behind the perfect Italian pork rub and guide you toward creating a dish that will impress your palate and transport you to the heart of Italy's culinary heritage.

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ITALIAN RUBBED PORK CHOPS



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A perky garlic and herb rub adds pizzazz to these juicy chops that will have everyone at the table licking their lips. "They're special enough for company, too...and so easy to prepare," notes Kathleen Taugher of East Troy, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; rub over pork chops. Place in a 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake uncovered, at 350° for 38-42 minutes or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH ITALIAN RUB



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You will want to grill this over indirect heat. What I do is light one side of my grill and then place the tenderloins on the other side. You do not want the flame directly under the meat.

Provided by Kim127

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (1 lb) pork tenderloin
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for indirect cooking.
  • Finely chop together rosemary and other spices.
  • Rub into surface of pork tenderloins.
  • Place tenderloins on grill over medium indirect heat.
  • Grill for 25-35 minutes or until internal temperature of the meat reaches 155 degrees.
  • Let the tenderloins rest for about 5 minutes; slice and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.4, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 176, Carbohydrate 0.9, Fiber 0.3, Protein 31.4

ITALIAN PORK RUB



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I found this in the recipe suggestions booklet that came with my George Foreman grill. Goes absolutely perfect with pork chops!

Provided by Kellogs

Categories     Pork

Time 10m

Yield 1/4 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup ground paprika
2 teaspoons dried oregano (I use 1 1/2)
2 teaspoons garlic powder (I use 1)
2 teaspoons onion powder (I use 1 1/2 onion salt)
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

ITALIAN PORK SANDWICHES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 teaspoons ground fennel
4 teaspoons dried rosemary
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Two 1-pound pork tenderloins
6 tablespoons olive oil
6 ciabatta rolls
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 lemon, zested
5 cups arugula
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 jarred roasted red bell peppers, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine the fennel, rosemary, oregano, garlic salt, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a generous amount of pepper in a small bowl.
  • Slice the pork tenderloins in half crosswise and rub evenly with the spice mixture. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the pork and sear, turning, until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Place the skillet in the oven and bake until the pork is cooked through and a thermometer inserted in the middle registers 140 degrees F, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • To toast the ciabatta rolls, place a dry skillet on a medium heat until it is hot, about 5 minutes. Slice the rolls in half and place the rolls in the skillet cut-side down until they are toasted how you like them, 15 to 30 seconds. Set aside.
  • Remove the pork to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing to your desired thickness.
  • Grate the garlic clove and combine it with the mayonnaise and lemon zest in a small bowl. Season with black pepper.
  • Add the arugula to a bowl, then drizzle over the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and the balsamic vinegar and toss to combine.
  • Generously spread the garlic mayonnaise on the tops and bottoms of the rolls. Place some pork slices on the bottom halves, then add slices of roasted red pepper and a generous amount of the arugula. Place the other halves of the rolls on top and serve.

ITALIAN ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN



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By the time the oven is preheated, you'll have the pork rubbed and ready to go!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 pork tenderloins (about 3/4 lb each)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray rack of roasting pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, mash all ingredients except pork into a paste, using spoon. Rub paste over pork.
  • Place pork on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer so tip is in center of thickest part of pork. Bake uncovered about 35 minutes or until pork has slight blush of pink in center and meat thermometer reads 160°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

ITALIAN HERB-CRUSTED PORK LOIN



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I like to change things up during the holidays with pork loin recipes that incorporate my favorite herbs and veggies. This showpiece dish really dazzles my family. -Kim Palmer, Kingston, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon each dried basil, thyme and rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
8 medium carrots, halved lengthwise
2 medium onions, quartered

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix oil, garlic and seasonings; rub over roast. Arrange carrots and onions on the bottom of a 13x9-in. baking pan. Place roast over vegetables, fat side up. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour., Preheat oven to 475°. Roast the pork for 20 minutes., Reduce oven setting to 425°. Roast until a thermometer reads 145° and vegetables are tender, 30-40 minutes longer. Remove roast from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 388mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN PULLED PORK



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No barbecue sauce here! The pork is rubbed with a flavorful Italian-inspired paste made with toasted fennel, fresh herbs, garlic, dried chile, and lemon zest.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 6h

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons fennel seeds
1 boneless pork shoulder (7 pounds)
2 cups packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 cup fresh sage leaves
1/4 cup fresh rosemary leaves
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
6 cloves garlic, smashed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small dried red chile pepper, crumbled
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
10 to 12 ciabatta rolls, for serving
1 head fennel, quartered and thinly shaved, for serving

Steps:

  • Toast fennel seeds in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 4 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Using a sharp knife, score fat (but not meat) on pork in a diamond pattern. Pulse herbs, garlic, and fennel seeds in a food processor until combined. Slowly add oil and continue pulsing until a thick paste forms. Stir in 2 tablespoons salt, 1 tablespoon pepper, chile pepper, and lemon zest; rub mixture all over pork.
  • Place pork, fat-side up, in a roasting pan or a large Dutch oven; add 1 1/2 cups water. Cover and roast until meat is starting to become tender, about 3 hours. Remove lid and continue cooking until meat is fork-tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours more. Carefully transfer pork to a large bowl, leaving juices in pan. When cool enough to handle, use two forks to shred meat into bite-size pieces, discarding any large pieces of fat. Transfer shredded pork back to pot and toss with juices. Serve on rolls with extra pan juices, topped with shaved fennel.

ITALIAN PORK TENDERLOIN



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Fresh sage, sun-dried tomatoes, prosciutto, and cream give this pork tenderloin dish its rich flavor. It's absolutely wonderful and simple! Chopped ham can be used if prosciutto is unavailable.

Provided by ANNACOYNE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup chopped prosciutto
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
¼ cup chopped onion
1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2 inch strips
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the prosciutto, sage, parsley, sun-dried tomatoes, and onion 5 minutes, until onion is tender. Mix the pork strips into the skillet, and brown about 10 minutes, turning once.
  • Stir the broth and heavy cream into the skillet, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pork reaches a minimum temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) and sauce is thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 121.8 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 390.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Tips:

  • For a traditional Italian pork rub, combine rosemary, sage, garlic powder, onion powder, fennel seeds, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  • For a spicy Italian pork rub, add some cayenne pepper or chili powder to the mix.
  • For a citrusy Italian pork rub, add some lemon zest or orange zest to the mix.
  • For a smoky Italian pork rub, add some smoked paprika or chipotle powder to the mix.
  • To make the pork rub ahead of time, combine all of the ingredients in a jar or airtight container and store in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

With so many different Italian pork rub recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love. Experiment with different combinations of herbs, spices, and citrus to create a rub that's perfect for your taste. No matter which rub you choose, you're sure to end up with a delicious and flavorful pork dish.

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