Pork recipes
24 easy pork recipes, from quick weeknight dinners to weekend favourites.
Most of these take about 45 min from start to finish, and the quickest is BLT Sandwich at 20 min. 13 of the 24 are rated easy. Newest additions: Bedfordshire Clanger, BLT Sandwich and Boiled Bacon with Parsley Sauce.
Bedfordshire Clanger
A long suet pastry roll with a savoury pork and potato filling at one end and sweet jam and apple at the other.
BLT Sandwich
Crisp bacon, juicy tomato and crunchy lettuce with garlicky mayo on toasted bread. A simple sandwich that's all about good ingredients.
Boiled Bacon with Parsley Sauce
A gammon joint gently poached with vegetables, sliced and served with a smooth, herby white sauce.
Boston Baked Beans
Beans slow-baked with bacon, molasses and mustard until rich, sticky and sweet.
Bucatini all'Amatriciana
Thick hollow pasta in a tomato sauce with crispy guanciale, chilli and pecorino. A Roman classic.
Chicken and Ham Pie
Tender chicken and ham in a creamy, herby sauce under a golden puff pastry lid.
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
A rich Louisiana stew of chicken, smoky sausage and vegetables, thickened with a dark roux. Served over rice.
Chinese BBQ Spare Ribs
Sticky pork ribs slow-roasted in a sweet, savoury glaze of hoisin, honey and five-spice.
Cotoletta alla Milanese
Thin breaded escalopes fried in butter until golden and crisp, served with lemon and rocket.
Crispy Wontons
Wonton wrappers filled with a pork and prawn filling and fried until crisp. Serve with sweet chilli sauce.
Dan Dan Noodles
Noodles in a spicy, nutty sauce of sesame paste, chilli oil and Sichuan pepper, topped with crispy pork.
Eggs Benedict
Soft poached eggs and ham on toasted English muffins, draped in a rich, lemony hollandaise. The king of brunch dishes.
Gammon, Egg and Chips
Thick gammon steaks, crispy oven chips and a runny fried egg. A true pub classic you can make at home.
Hoisin Pork Stir-Fry
Tender pork strips stir-fried with vegetables in a sweet, sticky hoisin sauce.
Mapo Tofu
Silky tofu in a fiery, savoury sauce with minced pork, chilli bean paste and Sichuan pepper.
Muffuletta
A giant round sandwich packed with Italian meats, cheese and a tangy olive salad. A New Orleans icon.
Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli
Little ear-shaped pasta with crumbled sausage, tender broccoli, garlic and chilli. A classic from Puglia.
Porchetta
Rolled pork belly stuffed with garlic, fennel seeds and herbs, slow-roasted with crackling.
Pork and Chive Dumplings
Juicy pork and chive dumplings, boiled or pan-fried and served with a soy and vinegar dip.
Red Beans and Rice
Creamy red kidney beans simmered with smoked sausage and Cajun spices, served over rice. A Louisiana Monday tradition.
Rigatoni alla Gricia
Rigatoni with crisp guanciale, pecorino and lots of black pepper. The ancestor of carbonara and amatriciana.
Salsiccia e Fagioli
Italian sausages simmered with borlotti beans, tomato, garlic and sage. A rustic Tuscan one-pot supper.
Salt and Pepper Ribs
Tender pork ribs coated and fried until crispy, then tossed with chilli, garlic and salt and pepper seasoning.
Full English Breakfast
The classic British fry-up done properly: juicy sausages, crisp bacon, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes and eggs, all hot at the same time.