Lean and juicy, chops, tenderloin, ground pork – and of course bacon – we have 47 pork recipes to satisfy your cravings. Salads, holiday main dishes (like Crown Roast of Pork), super-simple weekday dinners like meatloaf, and Pork & Noodles with an Asian flare, as well as slow cooker recipes, Instant Pot recipes – all to take you from breakfast, through lunch and on to dinner.
Instant Pot Cuban-Style Pork
What do you get when you combine a pork shoulder, Garlic-Infused Oil, orange juice, lime juice, cumin, oregano and a low and slow cooking time? An easy, delectable Cuban-Style Roast Pork that has built-in leftovers! And we have added a cilantro mojo sauce, too. Serve with rice and beans and you have an incredibly satisfying meal. Get the recipe for Instant Pot Cuban-Style Pork.
Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
This Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing is a fantastic warm-weather dinner or a very hearty lunch. The salty blue cheese, sweet strawberries, tender chicken and crisp bacon are a combo you will want to revisit again and again. Get the recipe Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing, Chicken, Blue Cheese & Strawberries.
Pan-Roasted Brined Pork Chop
This recipe features one thick rib chop, which you will slice to serve, that is brined first so no matter what pork you start with you will end up with a succulent chop. Get the recipe for Pan-Roasted Brined Pork Chop.
BLT Omelet with Blue Cheese
Versatile omelets! This BLT version is fantastic for breakfast or lovely light supper, in which case you might want a larger serving. The recipe is super simple and makes a perfect brunch or lunch dish, too. Get the recipe BLT Omelet with Blue Cheese.
BLT Pasta
BLT – bacon, lettuce and tomato – is a beloved sandwich combo, but why relegate it solely to lunch between slices of bread? Tomatoes are sautéed in bacon fat, after you have cooked the bacon crisp. Handfuls of baby lettuce are wilted in the hot fat, too. Salt, pepper and parmesan and you’ve got dinner in less than 30 minutes. We made ours with gluten-free spaghetti! Get the recipe BLT Pasta.
Roast Clams & Spicy Sausage
It’s almost a one-pan dish and when the spicy, porky juices from the sausage combine with the briny clam juice and you ladle the whole thing over a mound of mashed potatoes? Magic happens. Seriously. You can also serve these Roast Clams & Spicy Sausages without the potatoes, in which case a slice of crusty bread would be appropriate so sop up every last bit. Get the recipe for Roast Clams & Spicy Sausage.
Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya
Juicy chicken thighs, sweet sausage, and loads of flavor from thyme, chipotle pepper, paprika, bay leaf and garlic-infused oil, along with canned, diced tomatoes, sautéed scallions and leeks, celery and green pepper. All cooked in one pan. Serve with rice for a memorable meal. Get the recipe for Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya.
Baked Ziti with Sausage & Swiss Chard
This one-pan Baked Ziti with Sausage & Swiss Chard has so much going for it. It is super easy to make, feeds a crowd, is perfect for bringing to potlucks, is always welcomed on a buffet, and it is gluten-free! Did I mention that it is gooey with cheese? Get the recipe for Baked Ziti with Sausage & Swiss Chard.
Breakfast Sausage Patties
Homemade sausage? In patty form they are as easy as making burgers or meatloaf! And, you can freeze these patties and have them ready when you want them. Get the recipe for Breakfast Sausage Patties.
Warm Bacon & Avocado Salad
Warm salads make great lunches or plated starters for dinner. And anything that contains bacon – and especially recipes that combine bacon and avocado – get our vote. If you add chicken or shrimp this could easily be a main dish dinner. Get the recipe Warm Bacon & Avocado Salad.
Bacon Deviled Eggs
Classic deviled eggs (with instructions on how to make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs) – but with bacon. Enough said. Get the recipe Bacon Deviled Eggs.
Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin with Brown Sugar & Marmalade
This Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin with Brown Sugar and Marmalade is so easy, you can prep it in the time it takes for the oven to preheat. The brown sugar is seasoned with salt, pepper, paprika and thyme for a dry rub on the pork. The pork loin is wrapped in bacon and browned on top of the stove, then slathered with a combo of Dijon mustard and orange marmalade and finished in the oven. Get the recipe Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin with Brown Sugar & Marmalade.
Sourdough Apple Stuffing with Sausage
Juicy apples pair beautifully with sourdough for an elegant, yet easy, stuffing that also features sausage. Perfect with your holiday turkey, or a weeknight chicken. Get the recipe for Sourdough Apple Stuffing with Sausage.
Deep-Dish Pizza with Sausage
We have several pizza recipes for you; this one is deep dish, with a hearty crust, enhanced with cornmeal, and a rich filling of cheese, tomatoes and sausage. Get the recipe for Deep-Dish Pizza with Sausage.
Super Deluxe Baked Ziti
This is comfort food. Pasta, meat, sausage, tomato sauce, cheese, cheese and more cheese. Make this gluten-free, lactose-free Super Deluxe Baked Ziti when you need to feed the hoards. Be prepared to be asked for the recipe. Get the recipe for Super Deluxe Baked Ziti.
CBD Oil Pizza with Sausage
If you have never prepared foods with CBD oil, we have a primer article for you. Read that first (linked within the recipe), then get to some pizza making! Get the recipe for CBD Oil Pizza with Sausage.
Hearty Lasagna
If you are looking for a gluten-free version of classic lasagna, this one is it! Richly flavored meat-based red sauce with lasagna noodles, creamy cheese filling, Parmesan and both fresh and dried herbs. Get the recipe for Hearty Lasagna.
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Think you don’t like Brussels sprouts? We have created a savory Brussels sprouts side dish; the sprouts are sautéed in bacon fat and then tossed with crispy bacon bits. Give this one a try. Get the recipe Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Skillet Scallion Bacon Cornbread
Get out your cast-iron skillet! Toasty on the outside, tender on the inside with the nubbly texture of stone-ground cornmeal. Scallion greens, bacon and lactose-free faux buttermilk round out the dish. We love this alongside grilled meats in the summer – or as a basis for dressing or stuffing at the holidays! Get the recipe Skillet Scallion Bacon Cornbread.
Cheddar Waffles with Bacon & Chives
We love waffles and these Cheddar Waffles with Bacon & Chives rival any of our sweet versions. If you are like us, you probably think of waffles as being a sweet affair. The first time I heard of savory waffles, I thought they would be poor wannabes. Not these babies! Cornmeal adds texture and substance, cheddar cheese and chives hit the right savory note, and chile powder, oregano, cumin and cayenne bring some spice. Top with an egg, fried or poached, crisp bacon and maple syrup for a meal to remember – breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner! Or go another route and try a dollop of sour cream and salsa! Get the recipe Cheddar Waffles with Bacon & Chives.
Chicken & Bacon Ranch Mac n‘ Cheese
Did the title get you excited? Every time we see the words chicken, bacon, Ranch (dressing) and cheese together our salivary glands respond on their own and we cannot wait to dive in! This is like a classic mac and cheese bumped up a notch or two. You do make a from-scratch cheese sauce, beginning with a butter/flour roux, but then in addition to lactose-free milk you whisk in Ranch Dressing! And then there is the bacon, too…This is sure to become a family favorite. Get the recipe Chicken & Bacon Ranch Mac n‘ Cheese.
Frisée Salad with Poached Egg, Bacon & Sourdough Croutons
This salad of crisp frisée greens is topped with a poached egg and sourdough croutons that have been sautéed and crisped in olive oil The dressing takes advantage of a bit of bacon fat; you deglaze the pan with red wine vinegar. Sounds fancy, and this starter or light lunch is just as you would find in a French bistro, but we show you how easy it is to make. Get the recipe Frisée Salad with Poached Egg, Bacon & Sourdough Croutons.
Potato Salad with Bacon, Chives & Blue Cheese
This recipe for Potato Salad with Bacon features russet-style potatoes, giving it a creamy texture. The chives add the perfect accent, but you could use scallion greens, if you like. The dressing combines olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard and maple syrup. Don’t forget the black pepper seasoning! Get the recipe Potato Salad with Bacon, Chives & Blue Cheese.
Hot Potato Salad with Bacon
We like red-skinned potatoes in this recipe for this for the visual, but you could use a Yukon gold type, too. Purple potatoes would be dramatic. We love this as a side to simple roast meats and poultry. Don’t leave out the parsley. It is more than a garnish here and truly adds flavor and color to the dish. Get the recipe Hot Potato Salad with Bacon.
Loaded Wedge Salad
Our Loaded Wedge Salad might be the perfect accompaniment to your burger. Or steak. Or roast chicken dinner. Heck, it is almost a meal unto itself. A big wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with our very own, homemade Blue Cheese Dressing, crisp, crumbled bacon, chopped tomatoes and chives. Get ready to dig in! Tons of texture and flavor. Don’t tell us that Iceberg lettuce is boring! Get the recipe Loaded Wedge Salad.
Fully Loaded Stuffed Potato Skins
Twice-baked potatoes stuffed with bacon, extra-sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, chives, and scallions, with Blue Cheese Dressing and a homemade Ranch Dressing for dipping. Get the recipe Fully Loaded Stuffed Potato Skins.
Pork & Noodles
Our Pork and Noodles is quick enough for a weeknight and will satisfy your cravings for Asian take-out. If you love our Super Quick Korean Beef, served with rice (and MANY of you do), this is the noodle equivalent! Economical ground meat, noodles, simple seasonings and DINNER IS READY! Get the recipe for Pork & Noodles.
Oven-Roasted Ribs with Blackberry Maple BBQ Sauce
Our Oven-Roasted Blackberry Maple BBQ Ribs feature tender baby back ribs, seasoned with a simple dry rub and the highlight is the shiny, sticky glaze of our Blackberry Maple BBQ Sauce. If you want to indulge in ribs – and please your friends and family, too – this is the ribs recipe for you! Get the recipe for Ribs with Blackberry Maple BBQ Sauce.
Slow-Cooker Pork with Rhubarb BBQ Sauce
What’s the saying? Set it and forget it? That’s the joy of the slow-cooker and we particularly like how it works on large hunks of meat. In this recipe for Slow-Cooker Pork with Rhubarb BBQ Sauce we take advantage of a well-marbled piece of pork and our easy Rhubarb BBQ Sauce that is quick to make. Get the recipe for Slow-Cooker Pork with Rhubarb BBQ Sauce.
Pork Loin with Maple Mustard Sauce
If you haven’t checked out our One-Bowl, All-Purpose Maple Mustard Sauce, click on over there right now (link within recipe). A simple combo of even amounts of maple syrup and tangy mustard create an incredibly versatile sauce that is as welcome on your protein of choice during cooking and/or after as a condiment alongside when serving. Here we coat a pork loin before and after cooking with the glaze and dinner gets made 1-2-3. Really the only trick here is to not overcook the pork. Pork can be juicy if cooked just enough. Currently, the FDA recommends 145° F (63° C) as long as there is also a rest. Get the recipe for Pork Loin with Maple Mustard Sauce.
Ribs with Pineapple Whiskey BBQ Sauce
Our Oven-Roasted Pineapple Whiskey BBQ Ribs feature a zesty dry rub highly spiced with cumin and allspice, a long, slow roast in the oven and then they are run under the broiler with a light coating of our flavor-packed Pineapple Whiskey BBQ Sauce. Get the recipe for Ribs with Pineapple Whiskey BBQ Sauce.
Porchetta Pork Roast
Our Porchetta Pork Roast is an easy-to-make roasted pork shoulder with rosemary, sage, fennel, olive oil, lemon and tons of garlicky flavor. I first tasted this at a potluck and immediately asked who had made it and asked if I could have the recipe. And your guests will ask you! Get the recipe for Porchetta Pork Roast.
Instant Pork Ragu
Our Instant Pot Pork Ragu is easy, flavorful and versatile. The Instant Pot is fantastic at breaking down the collagen in a big hunk of pork shoulder or pork butt. The pork is combined with tomatoes, Italian seasoning and garlic flavor and cooks down to a tender shredded texture that we love with polenta, pasta, mashed potatoes – even rice! Get the recipe for Instant Pork Ragu.
Crown Roast of Pork
This is a dish to make when you want to impress your guests and feed a crowd. With this Crown Roast of Pork with Sourdough Apple & Sausage Stuffing in the center of the table or on the buffet, you might actually get a standing ovation and a round of applause. Get the recipe for Crown Roast of Pork.
Pork Shumai
Easier to make than you might think, the ground pork filling is no more difficult to mix together than a meatloaf mixture. It features soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, scallions and lots of fresh ginger. The wrappers are purchased wonton wrapper. Get the recipe for Pork Shumai.
Asian Pork Lettuce Wraps
Hankering for Asian Pork Lettuce Wraps? Are you in need of a quick weeknight dinner? This dish for Low FODMAP Asian Pork Lettuce Wraps combines ground pork and an assortment of veggies, quickly stir fried in one pan. Get the recipe for Asian Pork Lettuce Wraps.
Instant Pot Cuban-Style Slow Roast Pork
Our Instant Pot Cuban-Style Pork begins with a pork shoulder and incorporates the flavors of orange and lime and takes advantage of orange marmalade. That product gives us sweetness from sugar and the tart flavor and texture from orange peels; perfect in this dish, especially with the accent of tart fresh squeezed lime juice, oregano, cumin and some Chicken Stock. This recipe is geared towards a 6-quart or 8-quart Instant Pot. Get the recipe for Instant Pot Cuban-Style Slow Roast Pork.
Pork Dumplings
Whether you call them Low FODMAP Pork Dumplings or pot stickers, this classic Chinese appetizer is a beloved recipe. Purchased thin wheat flour wrappers are filled with a flavorful pork filling, featuring soy sauce, scallion greens, fresh ginger and toasted sesame oil. Once they are cooked we serve them up with a tangy dipping sauce. Get the recipe for Pork Dumplings.
BBQ Pork Sliders
This recipe for BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders is the perfect party food. It begins with a flavorful dry rub on a boneless pork shoulder. We like to marinate overnight, but plan on at least 4 hours. Then there is a low and slow, hands-off roasting time in the oven, which gives you plenty of time to make some slaw for the finished sliders. Once the pork is cooked, it is tender enough to shred and it can be tossed with the barbecue sauce of your choice. Get the recipe for BBQ Pork Sliders.
Quick Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Have you tried our Sweet & Spicy Dry Rub yet? It is easy to make (just stir ingredients together in a bowl) and can enhance everything from pork to poultry, fish to tofu to veggies. Here it is highlighted along with pork in our Quick Grilled Pork Tenderloin.
Slow Roasted Pork Tacos
Our recipe for Dry Rubbed Slow-Roasted Pork makes a generous yield. You can use it in creative ways, as we show you in this recipe for endless variations of tacos or roll it up in a flour tortilla for a burrito, toss shreds with chips for nachos…you get the idea. Get the recipe for Slow Roasted Pork Tacos.
Juicy Pork Chops with Rhubarb BBQ Sauce
We think you are going to love these Juicy Pork Chops with Rhubarb Chutney, which can be made in less than 15 minutes. They are simply seasoned with salt, pepper and sage and sautéed in Garlic-Infused Oil. Get the recipe for Juicy Pork Chops with Rhubarb BBQ Sauce.
Sticky Pork Ribs
Think making succulent ribs is hard and time consuming? Not this recipe, with flavors of garlic, brown sugar, cumin, orange, tomato, and soy. There is a dry rub and a glaze and you can make these ribs in your kitchen oven. No grill or complicated equipment required. Get the recipe for Sticky Pork Ribs.
Instant Pot Caribbean-Style Pork
Our Instant Pot Caribbean-Style Pork begins with a pork shoulder and incorporates pineapple, chiles, molasses, scallion greens, allspice, thyme, ginger and nutmeg. Get ready for fork-tender shredded pork to serve with rice, stuff into buns or we are sure you will come up with creative uses for this easy pork dish. This recipe works as presented in a 6-quart or 8-quart Instant Pot. Get the recipe for Instant Pot Caribbean-Style Pork.
Shredded Pork Nachos with 3-Cheese Beer Queso
Warm corn chips and shredded pork, creamy queso cheese sauce made with beer and all kinds of fresh and crunchy add-ons: tomatoes, bell peppers, scallions, jalapeno, olives, fresh lime and cilantro. The “3 cheese” designation comes from the cheddar and Monterey Jack in the queso sauce and additional feta cheese scattered about on top. Get the recipe for Shredded Pork Nachos with 3-Cheese Beer Queso.
Slow Cooked Asian-Style Pork
Slow Cooked Asian-Style Pork can be made in 4 hours in your slow-cooker set on high. It features flavors of Chinese five-spice powder, ginger, soy sauce, garlic and a bit of red pepper. Dried shiitake mushrooms add an earthiness and umami but are optional. You need a 6-quart (5.7 L) slow-cooker for this recipe. Get the recipe for Slow Cooked Asian-Style Pork.
Everyday Meatloaf
I call this Everyday Meatloaf because you will have time to make it, even on the busiest of days. While you could use all beef, a combo of beef, veal and pork makes for a particularly succulent meatloaf. It is often already packaged all together; look for something called “meatloaf blend” or something similar or ask your butcher. Since this might not always be easily found, my “everyday” approach is to combine ground beef and pork, which are always in the supermarket case. Shredded vegetables make this meatloaf extra moist and flavorful. Get the recipe for Everyday Meatloaf.
