19 Best Pork Recipes For Dinner
Pork can be used in so many ways. It is one of the most versatile ingredients. You can make pulled pork, pork chops, pork tenderloin, and more. That is why I have made this roundup post so that whenever you want to make the best pork recipes you can refer to this post.
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Let’s find the
Best Pork Recipes
1. Juicy Skillet Pork Chops
It is one of the best pork chop recipes. To improve the flavor sear the chops with salt before cooking. Use the chop which is 1 inch thick for best results.
The recipe requires 15 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include pork chops, onion powder, garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, avocado oil, salt, black pepper, and all-purpose flour.
For pan sauce, you need a mix of butter, chicken stock, brown sugar, honey, and apple cider vinegar.
2. Baked Pork Tenderloin
The recipe is crispy on the outside and juicy inside. It takes 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking time. You require a casserole dish and a cutting board.
To make the recipe preheat the oven to 400°F, and bake it for half an hour, to check doneness check if the internal temperature is 145°F.
The ingredients include pork tenderloin, garlic powder, cumin, Italian seasoning, chili powder, black pepper, oil, lemon, smoked paprika, and salt.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 5 days. It freezes well for 6 months.
3. Roasted Pork Loin
The recipe takes 1 hour and 50 minutes, 20 minutes of prep time and one and a half hours of cooking time.
For the recipe, you need to preheat the oven to 350°F. Make a paste with a mix of salt, pepper, rosemary and garlic. With a sharp knife pierce several parts of the neat and stuff the paste there.
The ingredients include white wine, garlic, dried rosemary, olive oil, pepper, salt and boneless pork loin roast
Cook the pork until you no longer see the pink flesh. To check the doneness insert an instant-read thermometer. It should read 145°F.
On a pan put white wine and heat it for 5 minutes. Serve sliced roasted pork with pan juice.
4. Pulled Pork
You can make this juicy pulled pork in an oven, instant pot, or slow cooker. One pound of pulled pork will serve 3 people.
I have used a Dutch oven for the recipe. It is one of the best pork recipes. To make the recipe preheat the oven to 300°F.
The ingredients include pork shoulder, onion powder, brown sugar, black pepper, cumin, and garlic powder. You can serve it with quesadillas, tacos or burritos.
You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for up to 3 days and you can even freeze it for 3 months.
5. Ground Pork Stir Fry
This is one of the most flavorful dinner recipes. It takes 5 minutes of prep time and 25 minutes of cooking time. You can make this using pantry staples.
The ingredients include brown rice, onion, carrot, leafy greens, red pepper flakes, vinegar, soy sauce, carrots, ground pork ,and mushrooms.
It is one of the most versatile recipes so if you want to skip mushrooms use any other veggie. If you want to skip soy use coconut aminos.
6. Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
It is one of the best dinner ideas and one of the easiest pulled pork recipes. I prefer boneless pork shoulder for this recipe.
The recipe requires 5 minutes of prep time and 8 hours of cooking time. The ingredients include onion, pork shoulder, garlic, pepper, cumin and oregano. It is best served with mashed potatoes or baked beans.
Keep the recipe in a meal prep container in the fridge and it will be good for 5 days. It also freezes well for 3 months.
7. Slow Roasted Crisp Pork Belly
It is crispy on the outside and moist and juicy inside. To get the best result keep the pork uncovered in the fridge overnight this will make the skin dry.
Using high-quality free-range pork will make your recipe tastier. The recipe requires 5 minutes of prep time and 3 hours of cooking time.
The ingredients include black pepper, pork belly, salt, fennel powder and olive oil. After making the recipe let it rest for 10 minutes. This duration will help distribute the juice evenly.
It is best served with apple sauce or Vermouth Jus. You can also try other sauces like salsa verde, honey mustard sauce or even cauliflower puree.
8. Grilled Pork Chops
I prefer bone-in pork chops for grilled recipes you can also opt for bone-in pork though. It requires 10 minutes of prep time, one hour of marinating time, and 20 minutes of cooking time.
You can make the marinade even 3 days in advance. Before grilling marinate the pork chops for 8 hours to get the best result.
The ingredients include pork chops bone-in, garlic, lemon zest, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and olive oil. To check the doneness use a meat thermometer. I should read 145°F.
It is one of the most versatile recipes, you can make it spicy, Asian or even Mexican by adding flavors.
Keep the leftovers in the fridge in a covered container and it will be good for 3 days. It is best served with grilled vegetables or dill potato salad.
9. Porchetta
It is an authentic Italian roast recipe. Use pork belly to make this recipe. You require kitchen twine, also a large tray with a rack is needed.
It requires almost 3 and a half hours to make, 20 minutes of prep time, 3 hours of cooking time, and an additional 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
The ingredients include porchetta roast with the skin, wild Tuscan fennel pollen, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, and rosemary. It is best served with Italin bread rolls.
10. Pork Tenderloin With Honey Garlic Sauce
It takes 35 minutes to make,10 minutes of prep time, and 25 minutes of cooking time. The recipe is sticky on the outside.
To make the recipe preheat the oven to 350°F. For doneness, check if it’s golden brown. It is best served with baked vegetables and rice. You can also serve it with lemon potato salad.
The ingredients include pork tenderloin, garlic, black pepper, paprika, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and cider vinegar.
11. Mongolian Pork
It is one of the best dinner recipes for busy weeknights. You can even use the leftovers to make Asian tacos. The equipment needed for this recipe are a bag holder, a large skillet, a garlic press and a microplane.
Don’t overcrowd the skillet, it will not brown but will steam. The recipe is best served over rice. You can also serve it with roasted carrots. It takes 10 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include pork tenderloin, dark brown sugar, ground black pepper, cornstarch, ginger, canola oil, green onions, garlic and low-sodium soy sauce.
Keep leftovers in a container with a lid and it will be good for 4 days.
12. Chinese BBQ Pork
It is also known as Char Siu. You require a sheet pan and a metal rack. The recipe is best served with rice and greens. It requires 10 minutes of prep time and 50 minutes of cooking time.
For best result cut the pork into chunks about 3 inches thick. For doneness check if the internal temperature has reached 160°F.
Preheat the oven to 475°F. The ingredients include boneless pork shoulder, five spice powder, hoisin sauce, white pepper, garlic, white pepper, and sesame oil.
13. Pork Stir Fry
The recipe is perfect for dinner as it contains protein, veggies and flavorful sauce. Pork tenderloin is the best cut for this recipe but you can use pork shoulder too. It requires 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include garlic, cornstarch, sodium soy sauce, honey, pork tenderloin, stir fry vegetable blend, and olive oil. It is best served over rice.
14. Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin
It is one of the most popular pork recipes. You can make this amazing recipe with pantry staples. You require a 9×13 baking dish.
The recipe requires 5 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients are pork tenderloin, low-sodium soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, cornstarch, salt and oil.
Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake for 20 minutes. For doneness, if the internal temperature is 145°F, you are all set. Let it rest for 10 minutes after cooking to get juicy pork. It is best served over rice or with roasted vegetables.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 days and in the freezer for 6 months.
15. Char Siu Pork
It is also called Chinese BBQ pork. To get the best result pork scotch fillet. You can also use pork shoulder.
The recipe requires 2 days of marinating. This ensures the best flavor. It requires 5 minutes of prep time and 1 hour and 30 minutes of cooking time.
For the marinade, you require light soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, hoisin sauce, red food coloring, Chinese five spice powder, oil, and soy sauce. To make the recipe you require pork shoulder or pork scotch fillet and honey.
16. Pork Bulgogi
This is a flavorful and spicy recipe. You can use pork belly, pork loin or pork shoulder for this recipe.
For the marinade, the ingredients include soy sauce, Korean pear, rice syrup, pepper paste, onion puree, toasted sesame oil, green onion, ground black pepper, ginger and garlic.
17. Smothered Pork Chops
This Southern dish is a one-pot recipe. For this recipe, boneless thick-cut pork chops will be perfect. Bone in pork chops will take longer to cook. Smothering the recipe makes it moist and tender and it never dries out.
The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include paprika, garlic, thyme, all-purpose flour, heavy whipping cream, onion powder, dried thyme, thick-cut boneless pork chops, and thick-cut bacon.
When the internal temperature reaches 145°F, remove the recipe from the heat. Keep the leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to a month.
I love to serve it over rice, the other options are serving it with mashed potatoes or dinner rolls.
18. Mexican Pork Stew
This hearty meal is perfect for busy weeknights. It is one of my favorite pork recipes in winter. Use pork shoulder to get the best out of this recipe. Kielbasa sausage is one of the most important ingredients for this recipe. If you can’t find it use andouille or chorizo.
You can make it in a Dutch oven, a crock pot or in a pressure cooker. The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 35 minutes of cooking time in the oven.
The ingredients include kielbasa sausage, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, pork shoulder, cumin, tomatoes, white kidney beans, cilantro, and green onions.
It is best served with crusty bread. Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 4 days. It also freezes well for 6 months.
19. Sweet And Sour Pork
It is one of the most delicious pork recipes. The recipe requires 20 minutes of prep time, It takes almost 45 minutes to make the dish.
The ingredients include pork shoulder butt, corn oil. For pork marinade, the ingredients include garlic salt, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, light soy sauce, and egg.
To make sweet and sour pork sauce the ingredients include vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, and water. The best cut for this recipe is pork shoulder. You can also use pork belly and spare ribs.
The supplies needed are a good wok and an instant-read thermometer. If you don’t like pork replace it with chicken and it will also be delicious.
19 Insanely Good Pork Recipes
From Baked Pork Tenderloin to skillet pork chops and more, make the best pork recipes
Ingredients
- Juicy Skillet Pork Chops
- Baked Pork Tenderloin
- Roasted Pork Loin
- Pulled Pork
- Ground Pork Stir Fry
- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
- Slow Roasted Crisp Pork Belly
- Grilled Pork Chops
- Porchetta
- Pork Tenderloin With Honey Garlic Sauce
- Mongolian Pork
- Chinese BBQ Pork
- Pork Stir Fry
- Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin
- Char Siu Pork
- Pork Bulgogi
- Smothered Pork Chops
- Mexican Pork Stew
- Sweet And Sour Pork
Instructions
1. Select your favorite pork recipe
2. Gather the ingredients
3. Make the recipe
