49 Perfect Pork Dishes You Need To Try

There's very little prep for this simple dinner—it's just a matter of halving bell peppers and cutting onions into wedges, then the oven does the rest of the work, transforming the boneless pork shoulder into meltingly tender meat.

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Most of the time, we don't get very excited over pork chops. Often overdone, they come out dry, sad, and flavorless. Cooking them in an air fryer changes all that! Due to the intense heat circulation that happens, the outside crisps slightly while the inside stays nice and juicy.

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Fast-cooking pork tenderloin is a regular in our weeknight dinner rotation, but that doesn’t mean we let it become boring. Instead, we mix it up each week with a variety of different flavors and preparations, like this ultra-stuffed mushroom, spinach, and Gruyère pork tenderloin.

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When we’re craving crispy egg rolls but need a more filling lunch option, we turn to these bowls. Whether you’re low-carb, are looking for a creative lunch, or simply want to spice up your weeknight with an easy, budget-friendly dinner, these egg roll bowls are the way to go.

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If you're looking for the best pulled pork recipe ever—this is it. It’s endlessly versatile: Whether you sandwich it between a soft potato bun, pile it on top of a baked potato, or even eat it on its own, pulled pork works for practically any meal, any time of year.

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Looking for extra juicy, super-crisp pork chops? Look no further than this recipe, where we skip the traditional deep-fry in lieu of a pan-fry that's still full of flavor and just the right amount of heat.

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Pork chops have the potential to be juicy, tender, and flavorful—really! This oven-baked method will ensure your pork has a delicious crust and a perfectly cooked interior.

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Today, there are thousands of recipes and countless restaurant variations, regional specialties, and new twists on fried rice. This version is our go-to when we want to use ground pork.

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For this dish, we were inspired by classic Italian puttanesca, a tomato-based dish with anchovies, capers, and olives that's traditionally served over pasta. Pork makes it extra-hearty, but thanks to our Instant Pot this dish still comes together in just 30 minutes (!!!).

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When you’re craving an easy weeknight dinner protein but are tired of old standbys like chicken breast or ground beef, look no further than pork tenderloin. It’s quick-cooking, takes extremely well to countless flavors, and is easy enough for a family meal but remarkable enough for holidays and special occasions.

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Commonly ordered in noodle shops, and even more commonly devoured in the instant form of chappaghetti (or jjapaghetti), jajangmyeon is Korean comfort fare at its best.

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It’s time for some next-level shake and bake with these crispy, cheddary pork chops served with an easy Brussels sprouts and apple side. Both the panko and the cheddar crisp up to form a tasty crust that keeps the pork super-juicy and tender.

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As far as Vietnamese street food goes, bánh mì earns top rankings for its irresistibly savory flavors—umami-packed pork, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy vegetables, and a light crispy baguette come together for sandwich perfection.

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Delicious pork chops that aren't dry can very much be a thing! These easy pork chops get cooked with apples and onions that provide tons of flavor and then simmered in apple cider for a little sweetness that als0 keeps them from drying out.

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Perhaps pork chops are part of your regular rotation, but you're sick of pairing them with apples or potatoes. Fear not: These honey-glazed pork chops with mango salsa are here to shake things up with a flavor explosion.

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Pork tenderloin is the perfect vehicle for the spicy sweet sauce in these lettuce wraps. They’re fun to eat like lettuce tacos, but you could also just transform the whole thing into a rice or grain-based bowl.

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Not all sheet-pan dinners are created equal. Sheet-pan pork chops with apples fall into the camp of excellence, packing in tons of caramelized flavor with a short-ingredient list onto just one pan.

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We absolutely LOVE dumplings, and xiaolongbao, the Chinese version filled with ground pork and gelatinized pork broth, are some of the best. Traditional pork bones can be hard to find, so we've subbed in gelatin and whatever broth you like. Trust us, once heated up, these dumplings are still just as heavenly.

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Pork loin may seem intimidating, but if you cook it right, it can be extremely good. Plus, you can flavor it in so many ways! Switch it up with chimichurri, a fig jam, or even with sauerkraut.

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Originating from Chinese Sichuan cooking, dan dan noodles were named for the carrying pole (aka dan dan) that street vendors used to carry baskets of noodles and sauce. American versions are usually more saucy than soupy, and often include sesame paste, peanut butter, or tahini, like ours does.

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