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50 Delicious Pork Recipes for the Stovetop, Oven or Grill

Updated on March 12, 2024

They’re hearty and lean at the same time.

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Our Favorite Ideas for Every Cut of Pork

Pork is a versatile ingredient. Whether you’re making pulled pork or roasting a tenderloin in the oven, this savory and tender meat can be cooked in so many ways, you’ll never lack for a fun and inventive way to prepare it. Family-favorite pork chops, showstopping pork loin and even hearty pork shoulder—there's almost no limit to what this do-it-all ingredient is capable of. Just take this one-pot dish, for example. We pair a pork tenderloin with sliced apples and apple cider for the perfect balance of sweet and savory. We like Honeycrisp or Pink Lady apples (they hold their shape nicely while adding a delicate hint of tart flavor) but you can use whatever you have on hand after a trip to the orchard or supermarket.

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Baked Pork Chops

These simple, oven-baked pork chops are coated in a seasoned breadcrumb mixture that isn’t a big mess to prep, which means it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Ready in under an hour, this easy recipe uses panko to achieve a crunchy crust that’s crispy and flavorful. Finely chopped herbs like parsley, tarragon and dill add extra freshness to the breadcrumb mixture.

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The Best Pork Enchiladas

Enchiladas from the Mexican state of Oaxaca are made with a red chile sauce. Ours has raisins to pull the fruit flavors from the ancho chiles and add a touch of sweetness. The pork is braised with aromatics and seasonings that turns into a deeply flavored blended sauce. Frying the tortillas a bit before rolling them gives them a durability that is important when assembling the dish.

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Oven-Roasted Pulled Pork Sandwiches

When you’re looking for an impressive dish to serve at a dinner party, let this roast steal the show. First let it sit in a dry rub of paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, dry mustard and salt for as long as you can—as little as one hour or overnight will do the trick. Next, roast it in the oven for about six hours, or until it starts falling apart and reads an internal temperature of 170 degrees. Serve with homemade spicy slaw.

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