Stir 1 1/4 teaspoons paprika, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper together in a small bowl. Pat 4 bone-in ...

Add water, a little at a time, pulsing to form a thick but smooth paste. Rub paste onto pork, coating evenly, cover with foil and refrigerate 30 minutes. Rinse off paste and pat pork dry.