Pork Recipes by Cut
Browse 40 pork recipes organized by cut, each with ingredients, step-by-step method, and target internal temperatures.
Pork Shoulder (Boston Butt) Recipes
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Smoked Pulled Pork Shoulder
Low-and-slow smoked pork shoulder rubbed in a sweet-savory spice blend, smoked over hickory until it shreds effortlessly for classic pulled pork.
⏱ 10 hrs 20 min · Medium
Crispy Pork Carnitas Tacos
Pork shoulder braised in citrus and lard until tender, then broiled to crackling crispy edges for the ultimate carnitas tacos.
⏱ 3 hrs 20 min · Medium
Cuban Mojo-Marinated Roast Pork
Pork shoulder marinated overnight in a garlicky citrus mojo, then slow-roasted until tender for classic Cuban lechon-style pork.
⏱ 4 hrs 25 min plus marinating · Medium
Korean Spicy Pork Bulgogi (Jeyuk Bokkeum)
Thinly sliced pork shoulder marinated in gochujang, garlic, and pear, then quickly stir-fried for a sweet, spicy Korean classic.
⏱ 1 hr 32 min · Easy
Slow Cooker Green Chile Pork
Pork shoulder simmered low and slow with roasted green chiles, tomatillos, and cumin for a New Mexico-style stew perfect over rice or in burritos.
⏱ 8 hrs 25 min · Easy
Picnic Shoulder Recipes
Picnic Shoulder guide →
Brined and Roasted Picnic Ham
Picnic shoulder brined overnight for extra moisture, then slow-roasted with a honey mustard glaze for a budget-friendly holiday-style ham.
⏱ 4 hrs 30 min plus brining · Medium
Filipino Pork Adobo
Picnic shoulder braised in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves for the tangy, savory Filipino classic that only improves with time.
⏱ 1 hr 30 min · Easy
Pork Posole Rojo
A deeply spiced red chile pork and hominy stew made from picnic shoulder simmered until tender, garnished with cabbage, radish, and lime.
⏱ 3 hrs 30 min · Medium
Herb-Stuffed Porchetta-Style Picnic Roast
Boneless picnic shoulder butterflied, stuffed with garlic, fennel, and rosemary, then rolled and roasted for crackling skin and juicy, herbed meat.
⏱ 2 hrs 30 min plus chilling · Hard
Jamaican Jerk Pork Picnic Roast
Picnic shoulder marinated in a fiery scotch bonnet jerk paste and slow-grilled over indirect heat for smoky, spicy Jamaican-style pork.
⏱ 3 hrs 25 min plus marinating · Medium
Pork Loin Recipes
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Herb-Crusted Roast Pork Loin
A boneless pork loin roast coated in a garlic and fresh herb crust, roasted to juicy perfection with a simple pan sauce.
⏱ 1 hr 5 min · Easy
Grilled Pork Loin with Peach Glaze
Boneless pork loin grilled over direct and indirect heat and basted with a sweet-tangy peach glaze for a summery, caramelized dinner.
⏱ 55 min · Medium
Crispy Pork Schnitzel
Thin pork loin cutlets pounded tender, breaded, and pan-fried until golden and crackling crisp, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
⏱ 35 min · Easy
Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork
Crispy battered pork loin tossed in a glossy homemade sweet and sour sauce with bell peppers and pineapple for a better-than-takeout classic.
⏱ 45 min · Medium
Apple and Sage Stuffed Pork Loin
A pork loin butterflied and rolled around a sweet-savory apple, sage, and breadcrumb stuffing, roasted until golden for a stunning fall centerpiece.
⏱ 1 hr 35 min · Hard
Pork Belly Recipes
Pork Belly guide →
Crispy Roast Pork Belly
Pork belly slow-roasted with a dry-brined, air-dried skin for maximum crackling crunch over tender, juicy meat underneath.
⏱ 2 hrs 20 min plus drying · Medium
Chinese Red-Braised Pork Belly (Hong Shao Rou)
Pork belly cubes braised in a rich soy, rock sugar, and star anise sauce until glossy, tender, and deeply flavored — a Chinese home-cooking classic.
⏱ 1 hr 45 min · Medium
Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Pork belly cubed, seasoned, smoked, and finished in a sticky barbecue glaze for meltingly tender, candy-like burnt ends bursting with smoky sweetness.
⏱ 4 hrs 20 min · Medium
Korean Grilled Pork Belly (Samgyeopsal)
Thick-cut pork belly slices grilled tableside Korean-style and wrapped in lettuce with garlic, ssamjang, and kimchi for an interactive feast.
⏱ 30 min · Easy
Braised Pork Belly Chashu for Ramen
Pork belly rolled, tied, and braised in a soy-mirin broth until silky and tender, then torched or seared for the ultimate ramen topping.
⏱ 2 hrs 55 min plus chilling · Medium
Spare Ribs Recipes
Spare Ribs guide →
Smoked St. Louis-Style Spare Ribs
Low-and-slow smoked St. Louis spare ribs with a sticky barbecue glaze and deep smoke ring. A backyard classic worth the wait.
⏱ 6 hrs · Medium
Korean Braised Galbi-Style Spare Ribs
Sweet, garlicky, sesame-forward braised spare ribs inspired by Korean galbi jjim. Fork-tender ribs in a glossy soy-based sauce.
⏱ 2 hrs 20 min · Medium
Dry-Rubbed Oven-Baked Spare Ribs
No smoker needed: these oven-baked spare ribs get fall-off-the-bone tender with a simple foil-braise method and a bold spice rub.
⏱ 3 hrs 15 min · Easy
Chinese Five-Spice Sticky Spare Ribs
Sticky, aromatic Chinese-style spare ribs marinated in five-spice, hoisin, and soy, then roasted until deeply caramelized.
⏱ 1 hr 5 min plus marinating · Easy
Instant Pot Spare Ribs with Quick Broiler Finish
Fall-off-the-bone spare ribs in under an hour using a pressure cooker, finished under the broiler for caramelized barbecue flavor.
⏱ 55 min · Easy
Ham (Fresh Ham / Leg) Recipes
Ham (Fresh Ham / Leg) guide →
Classic Honey Glazed Ham
A juicy, spiral-cut ham brushed with a sticky honey-brown sugar glaze. The perfect centerpiece for holiday tables and Sunday dinners.
⏱ 2 hrs · Easy
Brown Sugar and Mustard Baked Ham
A tangy, sweet baked ham with a mustard-forward glaze that balances rich pork with sharp acidity. A crowd-pleasing holiday classic.
⏱ 2 hrs 10 min · Easy
Slow Cooker Pineapple Brown Sugar Ham
Set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker ham simmered in pineapple juice and brown sugar for a sweet, tropical glaze with almost no effort.
⏱ 4 hrs 10 min · Easy
Roast Fresh Ham with Garlic and Herbs
An uncured fresh ham roasted low and slow with garlic, rosemary, and sage until the skin crackles and the meat is juicy throughout.
⏱ 4 hrs 25 min · Hard
Grilled Ham Steaks with Maple Glaze
Quick-cooking ham steaks grilled and brushed with a maple-mustard glaze, ready in under 20 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.
⏱ 15 min · Easy
Pork Hock (Ham Hock) Recipes
Pork Hock (Ham Hock) guide →
Split Pea Soup with Smoked Ham Hock
Classic split pea soup made rich and smoky with a simmered ham hock, then finished with tender shredded meat stirred back into the pot.
⏱ 2 hrs 15 min · Easy
Braised Ham Hocks with Collard Greens
Southern-style collard greens slow-braised with smoked ham hocks for a rich, savory pot liquor and tender pulled pork throughout.
⏱ 2 hrs 45 min · Easy
German-Style Boiled Pork Hock with Sauerkraut
Traditional German pork hock simmered with sauerkraut, caraway, and juniper berries until the skin is tender and the meat falls off the bone.
⏱ 2 hrs 45 min · Easy
Pressure Cooker Ham Hock and White Bean Stew
A hearty white bean stew with smoked ham hock, made fast in the pressure cooker without needing to soak the beans overnight.
⏱ 1 hr 5 min · Easy
Roasted Crispy Ham Hocks
Braised then oven-roasted ham hocks with irresistibly crispy skin and tender, juicy meat underneath. A rustic centerpiece for two.
⏱ 3 hrs 15 min · Medium
Pork Jowl Recipes
Pork Jowl guide →
Homemade Guanciale (Cured Pork Jowl)
Learn to cure your own guanciale from pork jowl with salt, pepper, and time. A rewarding project that pays off in every carbonara you make.
⏱ 3 weeks 20 min · Hard
Crispy Pan-Seared Jowl Bacon
Thick-cut pork jowl bacon, slow-rendered in a skillet until deeply crisp on the outside and tender within. A rich breakfast upgrade.
⏱ 17 min · Easy
Braised Pork Jowl Tacos with Salsa Verde
Slow-braised pork jowl shredded into tender, fatty taco filling and topped with bright salsa verde, onion, and cilantro.
⏱ 2 hrs 45 min · Medium
Smoked Pork Jowl with Maple-Chili Glaze
Whole pork jowl smoked low and slow like a mini pork belly, finished with a sweet-spicy maple-chili glaze for a rich, smoky appetizer.
⏱ 3 hrs 45 min · Medium
Classic Spaghetti alla Carbonara with Pork Jowl
Authentic Roman carbonara made with cured pork jowl, eggs, and Pecorino Romano for a silky, no-cream sauce that clings to every strand.
⏱ 30 min · Medium
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