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
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
Who could resist panko-crusted chops sandwiched between cheesy bread? We can't.
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Pork and Veggie Stir Fry
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
A sweet and spicy soy marinade gives the pork and veggies an irresistibly savory kick.
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Quick Pork Ragu With Ravioli
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
All the flavors of the fave brunch cocktail (except the booze), paired perfectly with meaty grilled chops.
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Fennel and Thyme Pork Roast With Root Vegetables
A perfect Sunday supper (the veggies go into the oven, too).
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Sriracha Meatball Hoagies
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
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
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
Make the summer staple in record time — 25 minutes!
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Dijon Pork and Asparagus Sauté
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Fiery jalapeños balance out the sweetness of the barbecue sauce and potatoes in this easy weeknight meal.
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