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Whatever the season or occasion, there’s a perfect pork-based dish for everyone. Pork is incredibly versatile, complementing spicy flavors, creamy dishes, and more besides. Treat yourself to air fryer pork ribs, Korean pork, blackened tenderloin, or another of these easy pork recipes. You’ll be amazed at how simple they all are to make, and the wonderful flavors are going to leave a lasting impression!

Slow Cooker Sriracha Honey Garlic Pork Chops

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These slow cooker sriracha honey garlic pork chops make a great dinner any day of the year. They’re easy crockpot pork chops which are sweet and sticky, Chinese inspired, and totally delicious. If you are craving honey garlic pork this is a recipe for you!
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Salt & Pepper Pork Chop Bites

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Rather than ordering salt and pepper pork chop bites from the local Chinese takeout, why not make your own gluten free pork chop recipe instead? The Asian salt and pepper seasoning adds so much flavour and you can make this dish as spicy as you dare!
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Easy Instant Pot Pork Chops

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If you like pressure cooker pork chops, try this Instant Pot pork chops version instead. The succulent meat is paired with a sweet and sour sauce, but it’s nothing like Chinese sweet and sour – this aromatic sauce (or gravy) is garlicky, with paprika, balsamic vinegar, a touch of soy sauce and more!
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Air Fryer Honey Mustard Pork Chops

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This air fryer honey mustard pork chops recipe is so good! This 30 minute meal is perfect after a busy day at work.
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Butter Herbed Shrimp And Juicy Pan Seared Pork Chops

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Pan seared pork chops make a wonderful dinner. The butter herbed shrimp are flavourful and this easy pork chops recipe will be a surf and turf favourite.
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Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast With Vegetables

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Now that the cooler weather is here, you might like to get back into pressure cooking and tasty Instant Pot recipes. Pork roast with vegetables makes a very easy dinner for busy weeknights.
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Pork Chops With Mushroom Gravy

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These pan-seared pork chops are smothered with creamy make-ahead mushroom gravy. It’s an easy camping meal that can be made on your camp stove, grill, or over the fire, and is ready in just 20 minutes.
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Blackened Cast Iron Pork Tenderloin

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The best way to cook pork tenderloin! This blackened cast iron pork tenderloin is juicy, tender, and flavorful every time!
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Korean Bbq Pork

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Korean BBQ Pork recipe (aka jeyuk bokkeum) is packed with sweet, and savory flavors. Pieces of pork are marinated in a spicy Gochujang Korean chili paste mixture and pan-fried to perfection!
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French Onion Pork Chops

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These French Onion Pork Chops are covered in caramelized onions and homemade gravy. The exquisite tastes from the chops will surprise you!
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Breakfast Bundt Cake

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This Breakfast Bundt Cake recipe is a new way to make a delicious and savory breakfast. The combination of eggs, potatoes, cheese, ham, and veggies cooked in a bundt cake pan makes for an easy breakfast dish that looks so beautiful.
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Air Fryer Hot Pockets

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Air Fryer Hot Pockets instead! Unlike the slightly soggy, oily versions that get heated up in the microwave, hot pockets cooked in your air fryer will be perfectly hot through the center with a crisp, flaky, golden brown crust.
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Air Fryer Pulled Pork Nachos

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Air Fryer Pulled Pork Nachos recipe, you’ll never eat regular nachos again. Tortilla chips are piled high with tender pulled pork and two kinds of melty, bubbly cheese, then drizzled with cheese sauce and BBQ sauce.
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Air Fryer Sausage Balls

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Air Fryer Sausage Balls are just what you need. Ready in just 20 minutes, these are full of all the yummiest ingredients like sausage, cheese, and Bisquick mix.
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Stuffed Pork Loin

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Fun and flavorful ingredients and a tasty cream sauce make this Stuffed Pork Loin a perfect dinnertime meal. Tasty, easy, and delicious.
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Simple Creamy Sausage Pasta Recipe With Kielbasa

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Ever found yourself craving a creamy pasta dish that’s loaded with flavor and has just the right touch of warmth and comfort? I’ve got just the thing for you: Creamy Sausage Pasta!
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Pork Tostadas With Mango Salsa

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Pork Tostadas with Mango Salsa are a fresh and easy take on the 30 minute or less dinner. They are easy to make, use minimal ingredients and are full of fresh flavor. Tender and juicy marinated pork makes this a favorite in our house.
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Air Fryer Country Style Ribs

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These Air Fryer Country Style Ribs are full of tender, juicy, flavors. You won’t believe how fast this dish comes together. Made with thick, country-style ribs, light seasoning, and your favorite bbq sauce.
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Homemade Pork And Beans (Quick, Easy, And Delicious!)

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This Homemade Pork and Beans recipe is the one for you! With tender chunks of pork shoulder, crispy bacon, and soft navy beans, it’s a dish that’s as satisfying as it looks! What’s best is that it’s ready from scratch in just 35 minutes!
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Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin With Creamy Polenta

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Tender, herb-crusted pork tenderloin is served over creamy polenta with roasted garlicky cherry tomatoes. This simple, minimal no-fuss dinner is sure to impress any night of the week or for any special occasion.
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Best Pan Fried Gyoza Recipe (Japanese Pork Dumplings)

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The Japanese dumpling is filled with a combination of minced pork, vegetables and spices, wrapped in a thin dough and pan-fried until crispy and then steamed giving them a tender interior.
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Sweet & Sticky Korean Pork Ribs With Gochujang Glaze

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Korean pork ribs with gochujang glaze is a delicious dish that combines sweet, savory and spicy flavors.
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Cajun-Smothered Pork Medallions

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Cajun-Smothered Pork Medallions are the delicious Big Easy way to spice up the night! Lean pork tenderloin, Cajun seasoning in a spicy sauce!
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Saucy Cubed Pork

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Here are all the tips and tricks you need to make Saucy Cubed Pork from pork loin in minutes on your stovetop.
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Dutch Oven Pulled Pork

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Dutch Oven Pulled Pork is an easy way to make fork tender BBQ in half the time of a smoker! Perfect for game day, tailgates and cookouts!
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Dutch Oven Pork Tenderloin

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Dutch Oven Pork Tenderloin is juicy, fork tender, and delicious! It’s baked with carrots, onions and potatoes for a hearty one-pot meal.
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BBQ Country Style Pork Ribs

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These tender, melt in your mouth BBQ Country Style Ribs can be made in your slow cooker or Instant Pot for a delicious result every time!
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Oven Baked Baby Back Ribs

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These Oven Baked Baby Back Ribs make it easy to have BBQ on the menu anytime of year. Smoky, perfectly tender and SO flavorful!
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Roasted Lemon Pepper Pork Tenderloin

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This roasted lemon pepper pork tenderloin is a staple in my household that makes a delicious meal. This recipe makes a juicy pork tenderloin that is seasoned with a savory lemon pepper seasoning, giving it perfect flavor, laid out on a bed of luscious cornbread stuffing.
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Air Fryer Sweet And Sour Pork

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Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Pork is super quick, easy, and with the help of an air fryer–comes together in just 20 minutes!
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Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Pork

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This slow cooker salsa verde pork is a versatile protein that we love to add to tacos, salads, burritos, nachos, bowls, or enchiladas.
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FAQs

Is it okay to eat pork that is still pink? ›

Cook all raw ground pork to an internal temperature of 160°F (71.1 °C) as measured with a food thermometer. If fresh pork has reached 145°F (62.8 °C) throughout, even though it may still be pink in the center, it should be safe. The pink color can be due to the cooking method or added ingredients.

How to tell if pork is undercooked? ›

One way to determine your porks' doneness is by the color of the juices that come out of it when you poke a hole in it with a knife or fork. If the juices run clear or are very faintly pink, the pork is done cooking. If they're mostly or entirely pink or red, it's best to continue cooking.

How do you make pork more flavorful? ›

8 oz
  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.

Can pork be eaten medium rare? ›

A major advantage of pork is that it does not need to be cooked well done to be safe to eat. This opens up pork to a variety of cooking methods to achieve the results you want, including smoking, roasting and grilling. Medium rare can be achieved by cooking to only 145-155 degrees Fahrenheit.

How to tell if pork is safe to eat? ›

Eating safely cooked pork and pork products is safe. Cook all raw pork steaks, chops, and roasts to a minimum internal temperature of 145 °F as measured with a food thermometer before removing meat from the heat source. For safety and quality, allow meat to rest for at least three minutes before carving or consuming.

What if you eat undercooked pork? ›

Raw meat can carry bacteria which cause food poisoning and, accordingly, eating undercooked pork or chicken may result in food poisoning. If you experience symptoms such as stomach pain, diarrhea, and fever after eating undercooked meat, seek a diagnosis from a medical institution immediately.

What are the odds of getting sick from undercooked pork? ›

We are talking about 0.0000036%, less than any known rare disease.

How do you fix undercooked pork? ›

The more undercooked it is, and the sooner you want to eat it, the thinner you'll want to slice it. Place the meat in an oiled roasting pan or Dutch oven; drizzle it with some stock, sauce, or water; cover it with aluminum foil; and bake the whole thing in a 400° F oven until cooked.

How do you test pork for doneness? ›

Cook pork, roasts, and chops to 145 ºF as measured with a food thermometer before removing meat from the heat source, with a three-minute rest time before carving or consuming.

What spice brings out the flavor of pork? ›

This comes from the five ingredients in Five Spice, namely star anise, fennel, cloves, cinnamon and Sichuan peppercorns. The mix of flavours binds to pork well. Pork has a distinct taste, but it really works well as a blank canvas for the spices to do their thing.

What makes pork taste better? ›

One of the easiest, simplest ways to make your pork chops more flavorful is to brine them. Brining pork chops has the added benefit of increasing the meat's moisture content as well as amping up the flavor.

How to make pork extremely tender? ›

To tenderize pork before cooking it, try breaking up the tough muscle by hitting it with a meat mallet evenly across the surface of the meat. Then, if you want your pork to be extra tender, you can marinate it in a tenderizing marinade made with acids, like citrus juices, vinegar, or wine.

Can pork be eaten slightly pink? ›

In short, yes! We used to be afraid of pink pork because of a parasite known as trichinosis, but the risk of contracting it is virtually nonexistent these days. Like beef, pork temperatures are designed to cook the meat long enough to nix E. coli, which means it may have a little color in the middle.

How long to cook pork? ›

Pre-heat oven to 325F (163C). Bake pork roast in the oven UNCOVERED for approximately 25-30 MINUTES *PER POUND* (55-66 MINUTES PER KILOGRAM) Or until internal temperature reaches 155F (68C), rested to a final 160F (71C).

Is it safe to eat pork at 145? ›

Cooking Temperature of Pork

The safe internal pork cooking temperature for fresh cuts is 145° F. To check doneness properly, use a digital cooking thermometer. Fresh cut muscle meats such as pork chops, pork roasts, pork loin, and tenderloin should measure 145° F, ensuring the maximum amount of flavor.

Why did my pork turn pink? ›

There are numerous factors that affect persistent pinkness; however, most often the culprits are a higher than normal muscle pH and myoglobin predominately in the deoxymyoglobin form. Pork with a pH 6.3 or higher almost always results in pink coloration even at well-done temperature.

What color should pork be raw? ›

When pork is freshly cut, it is a purplish-pink color because the myoglobin is not interacting with oxygen. After cutting, the oxygen in the air attaches to the myoglobin and the pork turns to the bright pink color that we associate with fresh pork.

Does pork have to be fully cooked? ›

The USDA now recommends cooking pork chops, steaks, ham, and roasts to at least 145°F (63°C), which allows the meat to maintain its moisture and flavor without drying it out (7). Organ meats, ground pork, and mixtures made using ground pork, such as sausage, should still be cooked to at least 160°F (71°C) (7).

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