pork Recipes
187 delicious pork recipes from around the world
Paksiw na Pata (Filipino Braised Pork Leg)
A classic Filipino dish featuring tender, fall-off-the-bone pork leg braised in a savory-sweet and tangy sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar. The slow simmering process allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a rich and deeply satisfying meal, often served with steamed rice.
Pancit Palabok
A classic Filipino noodle dish featuring a rich, savory shrimp and pork sauce, traditionally served during celebrations like birthdays. The vibrant orange hue comes from annatto seeds, and it's generously topped with various garnishes.
Phat Prik King (Thai Dry Red Curry Stir-fry)
A vibrant and aromatic Thai dry curry stir-fry featuring tender pork and crisp long beans, coated in a rich red curry paste. This dish is quick to prepare and intensely flavorful, with no coconut milk used, allowing the spices to shine.
Rou Song (Chinese Pork Floss)
A savory-sweet, incredibly light, and fluffy dried shredded pork, often used as a topping for congee, steamed buns, toast, or even sprinkled over salads. It's a delicious way to preserve pork and add a unique texture and flavor to dishes.
Sai Oua (Northern Thai Sausage)
An aromatic and flavorful grilled sausage, a specialty from the Chiang Mai region of Northern Thailand, featuring vibrant notes of lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime.
Shi Zi Tou (Lion's Head Meatballs)
Giant, succulent pork meatballs, named for their size resembling a lion's mane, are gently braised with tender Napa cabbage in a savory broth. This Shanghai classic is known for its melt-in-your-mouth texture and comforting, rich flavor.
Shogayaki (Japanese Ginger Pork)
A beloved Japanese home-style dish featuring thinly sliced pork stir-fried in a savory and aromatic ginger-soy sauce. Quick, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Sinigang na Baboy
A beloved Filipino sour soup featuring tender pork ribs, a medley of fresh vegetables, and the signature tangy broth derived from tamarind. This dish is the epitome of Filipino comfort food, offering a bright and invigorating flavor profile.
Sisig
A classic Filipino sizzling pork dish featuring finely chopped pig face and ears, marinated and stir-fried with onions, chilies, and aromatics, then finished with a creamy mayonnaise and a raw egg, traditionally served on a scorching hot cast-iron plate. It's the ultimate beer companion.
Siu Mai (Cantonese Pork and Shrimp Dumplings)
Classic Cantonese dim sum siu mai are open-topped dumplings filled with a savory mixture of ground pork, shrimp, and shiitake mushrooms, steamed to juicy perfection. They are traditionally garnished with a dot of crab roe, but finely grated carrot is a common alternative.
Sundae Gukbap (Korean Blood Sausage Soup)
A deeply savory and comforting Korean soup featuring tender pork bone broth, chewy sundae (blood sausage), various pork offal, and served with rice. This dish is known for its rich flavor and hearty nature, often enjoyed as a full meal.
Tangsuyuk (Korean Sweet and Sour Pork)
A beloved Korean-Chinese dish featuring crispy fried pork coated in a vibrant, tangy sweet and sour sauce with fresh vegetables and fruit. The contrast between the crunchy pork and the bright sauce is its signature.
Tantanmen (Japanese Spicy Sesame Noodles)
A comforting and flavorful Japanese take on Dan Dan noodles, featuring a rich, spicy sesame broth, savory ground pork, and tender ramen noodles. This version is often milder and creamier than its Sichuanese counterpart.
Thα»t NΖ°α»ng (Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork)
Tender, flavorful Vietnamese grilled pork marinated in a fragrant blend of lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, and shallots. Grilled until beautifully charred and caramelized, this dish is a staple, often served with vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, and nuoc cham (Vietnamese dipping sauce).
Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet)
Crispy, golden-brown panko-crusted deep-fried pork loin cutlets. A beloved Yoshoku (Western-influenced Japanese cuisine) classic, perfect served with shredded cabbage and tonkatsu sauce.
Tonkotsu Ramen
Fukuoka's signature creamy pork bone ramen, featuring a rich, milky broth, tender chashu pork, perfectly soft-boiled eggs, and thin ramen noodles.
Tteok-galbi (Korean Grilled Short Rib Patties)
Tteok-galbi are delicious, savory-sweet patties made from finely minced beef short ribs, often mixed with pork for texture. Traditionally a specialty of Gwangju, these patties are marinated and then grilled to a perfect caramelization, resulting in a juicy interior and a flavorful crust. The inclusion of pear acts as a natural tenderizer.
Wu Gok (Cantonese Taro Puffs)
Authentic Cantonese Wu Gok, also known as taro dumplings or taro puffs, are a dim sum delicacy. They feature a delicate, crispy, and lacy fried exterior made from mashed taro, encasing a savory and aromatic filling of seasoned ground pork, dried shrimp, and shiitake mushrooms. A true test of dim sum artistry.
Xiao Long Bao (Shanghai Soup Dumplings)
Delicate, pleated wrappers encasing a savory pork filling and a rich, gelatinous broth that transforms into a delicious soup when steamed. These iconic Shanghai soup dumplings are a true culinary delight, bursting with flavor in every bite.
Xiaolongbao (Soup Dumplings)
Shanghai's iconic soup dumplings, featuring delicate, intricately pleated wrappers encasing a savory pork filling and a rich, gelatinous broth that bursts with flavor when bitten. A true culinary masterpiece requiring patience and precision.
Yum Woon Sen (Thai Glass Noodle Salad)
A vibrant and refreshing Thai glass noodle salad featuring tender shrimp, savory ground pork, and a zesty, spicy dressing. Perfect as a light main course or a flavorful appetizer.
Yum Wun Sen (Thai Glass Noodle Salad)
A vibrant and refreshing Thai glass noodle salad featuring tender shrimp, savory pork, crisp vegetables, and a zesty, spicy dressing. Perfect as a light meal or appetizer.
Adobo ArequipeΓ±o
A hearty and flavorful Arequipa-style pork stew, traditionally enjoyed on Sunday mornings. Pork shoulder is slow-braised in chicha de jora (a Peruvian corn beer) with aromatic spices until meltingly tender.
Arroz Atollado
A rich and comforting soupy rice dish from the Valle del Cauca region of Colombia, featuring a medley of tender pork, chicken, and savory chorizo, simmered with aromatics and rice to a luscious, spoonable consistency.