50 Totally Easy Pork Recipes to Make Tonight (2024)

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Looking to mix up your weeknight dinner routine? Craving a little comfort-food besides your beloved — but boring! —beef stew? Pork recipes are flavorful choice (assuming your family has no dietary restrictions) that's easy to prepare and a champ when it comes to versatility. Lean cuts like pork tenderloin are a great way to get protein into your diet without adding excess fat, while indulgent pork shoulder is ideal for throwing into your Instant Pot to create mouth-watering pulled pork for taco Tuesday.

Got picky eaters in the family? Tempt them with crunchy cutlet sandwiches or sticky finger-licking ribs (all great kids' dinner ideas). And if you’re in a time crunch (who isn’t these days?) and want to get something on the table fast without sacrificing flavor, boneless chops can be your go to I-can’t-believe-it’s-6pm-already meal. Flavorful and inexpensive, pork is the underrated, jack-of-all-meats that works in all kinds of dishes — from stir-fries to salads, sandwiches and more. Here's proof!

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Mustard Glazed Pork Chops

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Roast potatoes and shallots on a sheet pan while you make the sweet and tangy chops — extras can be sautéed with eggs for breakfast or added to a comforting Creamy Corn Chowder the next day.

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Pork Milanese Sandwich With Tomato Salad

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Who could resist panko-crusted chops sandwiched between cheesy bread? We can't.

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Pork and Veggie Stir Fry

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A weeknight dream come true: A complete meal in less than half an hour!

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Pork Chops With Bok Choy and Coconut Rice

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A sweet and spicy soy marinade gives the pork and veggies an irresistibly savory kick.

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Quick Pork Ragu With Ravioli

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A speedy sauce made with ground pork and white wine means you could be eating this in less than 20 minutes flat!

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Pork Chops With Bloody Mary Tomato Salad

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All the flavors of the fave brunch co*cktail (except the booze), paired perfectly with meaty grilled chops.

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Fennel and Thyme Pork Roast With Root Vegetables

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A perfect Sunday supper (the veggies go into the oven, too).

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Sriracha Meatball Hoagies

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Ground pork makes for more flavorful, tender meatballs than just beef alone. Add some mint, lemongrass, fish sauce and Sriracha to the mix to really make your taste buds do a little dance.

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Hot 'n' Spicy Pork Noodles

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Standard spaghetti and meat sauce is always a crowd-pleaser, but ... snooze. This savory bowl of goodness is way more exciting and just as easy to throw together.

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Balsamic-Glazed Pork Chops With Spinach Mashed Potatoes

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Bone-in pork chops can look every bit impressive as a big old steak ... especially next to a heaping pile of mashed potatoes.

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Tangy Pulled Pork Sandwiches

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Make the summer staple in record time — 25 minutes!

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Dijon Pork and Asparagus Sauté

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Minimize clean-up with this one-dish wonder. In less than 15 minutes, the mustardy pork and bright asparagus cook up together in a single skillet.

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Pork Tenderloin With Roasted-Lemon Orzo

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This super-lean cut has all the convenience of skinless, boneless chicken breasts. Just toss the meat with oil, salt and pepper; then pop in the oven for 30 minutes.

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Slow-Cooked Teriyaki Ribs

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With a little help from your slow cooker, these finger lickin' ribs are really easy to throw together. Almost too easy.

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Pork Chops With Mustard-Apricot Sauce

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Stock up on apricot jam and grainy mustard, so you're always ready to whip up this sweet 'n' sticky glaze.

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30-Minute Tuscan Ragu

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If you're debating whether or not you should invest in a pressure cooker, just know that this decadent pasta dish takes less than an hour to prepare in one.

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Vietnamese Noodle Salad

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This salad is extra satisfying, thanks to thin rice noodles (a.k.a. vermicelli) that cook quickly and absorb sauce easily. You may want to call dibs on the leftovers, for lunch tomorrow.

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Grilled Pork Scaloppine With Mango Salsa

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In Italian, "scaloppine" describes meat (think: veal, pork, chicken) that has been pounded thin, dredged in flour and sautéed.

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Sweet 'n' Sticky Pork Chops With "Dirty" Rice

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Psst! This New Orlean's inspired-dish has not one, but two types of pork in it.

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Roast Pork and Sweet Potatoes With Spicy Cabbage

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Fiery jalapeños balance out the sweetness of the barbecue sauce and potatoes in this easy weeknight meal.

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50 Totally Easy Pork Recipes to Make Tonight (2024)

FAQs

What is the most popular pork dish? ›

Here are some of the most popular pork dishes from around the world.
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  • Lechón (Philippines) Al.geba/Shutterstock. ...
  • Pork xiaolongbao (China) Chiristsumo/Shutterstock. ...
  • Pork bánh mì (Vietnam) ...
  • Char siu (China) ...
  • Lu rou fan (Taiwan) ...
  • Larb (Thailand) ...
  • Pork satay (Thailand)
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What is the easiest cut of pork to cook? ›

Pork Loin. Pork loin is often thought of as the most tender, leanest, and easiest to cook pork cuts—coming from between the shoulders, all the way to the back legs.

What is the best way to cook pork chops so they are not dry? ›

High-heat frying sears them to a golden brown; and a moderately hot oven (400 degrees F) bakes the pork chops gently enough to keep them from drying out. This "sear-roasting" method is a great way to cook pork chops in the oven: Fry one side to golden brown, then flip, and place the chops directly in the oven.

What is arguably the greatest pork dish on earth? ›

This is sisig, the greatest pork hash — arguably greatest pork dish — on earth.

What is the tastiest pork in the world? ›

Berkshire pigs are native to England, and they have been used for centuries by British farmers to produce bacon and other pork products. The meat of a Berkshire pig is lean and flavorful, and it is often considered to be the best pork in the world.

What liquid should I cook pork in? ›

Aside from barbecue sauce, something tangy and sweet is a good go-to for slow-cooked pork. Apple cider vinegar has the right amount of acidity to break down the fattiness and is equipped with a bright flavor that pairs beautifully with pork. Using liquids you would normally drink is also a good choice.

Is it better to bake or pan fry pork chops? ›

While there are a number of ways to cook pork chops for dinner, baking is arguably the easiest path to perfection. The hands-off cooking method cooks pork chops gently and evenly without the need for extra fat, resulting in juicy, healthier pork chops that pair well with practically any side dish.

Is it better to bake pork chops covered or uncovered? ›

Some baked pork chop recipes do require that the pan is covered with either foil or a lid. It creates steam and ensures that the meat is tender and juicy. Those recipes typically require a long cook time and may add vegetables to the pan, and some uncover the chops to finish browning them at a higher temperature.

What brings out the flavor of pork? ›

You wouldn't necessarily just season pork with cumin, but mixing it with other seasonings like ginger and lime can enhance the flavour significantly. We'd recommend using ground cumin in recipes like our Pork Kebabs Marinated In Orange & Cumin, where the cumin can bring out the citrus and pork flavours well.

How do you make pork more flavorful? ›

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  1. Keep the Fat. The fat on pork is great for flavor, so definitely don't trim it off. ...
  2. Buy Bone-In. Similarly to not removing the fat, cooking your pork still on the bone will also help keep it from drying out. ...
  3. Embrace Marinades. ...
  4. Consider Brining. ...
  5. Use a Meat Thermometer. ...
  6. Let it Rest.

What is the most popular product from pork? ›

Bacon. Perhaps the most popular and flavorful cured pork product is bacon - salt cured and usually smoked pork belly, Many favor it with an almost religious devotion.

Who is the biggest buyer of pork? ›

Over the past 5 years, Japan, Mexico, and China have been the top buyers of US pork. Together they make up about 60% of US exports. Japan is the largest partner in terms of value, but Mexico is the largest partner in terms of quantity.

Where is pork most popular in the world? ›

The Global Pork Industry: An Analysis

Region-wise, Asia is the leading pork consumer. The Republic of Korea, Taiwan, and Japan are major markets for pork consumption in this region. Pig meat has been preferred in the East Asian region for a long time due to its taste and fat content.

What is the most commonly consumed cut of pork? ›

While you may see several varieties of chops in the meat case (they vary depending on where along the loin they were cut), the most popular cuts are loin chops and rib chops.

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