Pork reinvented: 27 recipes that elevate pork from dull to delicious

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From boring to bold, these 27 pork recipes will revolutionize the way you think about pork and will elevate your tastebuds to new heights.

Skewers of pork and chicken Filipino BBQ.
Korean Pork Burger. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Grilled Zaatar Pork Loin

Grilled pork loin seasoned with zaatar.
Zaatar Pork Loin. Photo credit: Zestuous.

This grilled zaatar pork loin seasoned with Middle Eastern spices was cooked in just over 20 minutes. Perfectly moist and crusted with flavor.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Zaatar Pork Loin

Smoked Sweet Tea Pork Jerky

Hand holding piece of sweet tea pork jerky.
Sweet tea pork jerky. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Create a twist on jerky by using lean pork loin. This smoked sweet tea pork jerky will South your mouth. It’ll become your new favorite protein-powered snack.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Sweet Tea Pork Jerky

Grilled Tomahawk Pork Chops with Cumin Orange Marmalade

Tomahawk pork chops with orange marmalade glaze.
Tomahawk Pork Chops. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

One change the USDA made guarantees you can cook up juicy grilled pork chops, and this easy marmalade glaze is restaurant-quality.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Tomahawk Pork Chops with Cumin Orange Marmalade

Green Chile Peach Pork Chops

Grilled pork chops with green chili salsa.
Green Chile Peach Pork Chops. Photo credit: Zestuous.

Add a kiss of summer to your grill with Green Chile Peach Pork Chops. Made with a slightly sweet and spicy marinade and fresh peach salsa.
Get the Recipe: Green Chile Peach Pork Chops

Smoked Fireball Whisky Meatballs

Smoked meatballs with fireball whiskey sauce.
Fireball Whisky Meatballs. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

These are some memorable meatballs. Smoked Fireball Whisky Meatballs are made with beef, pork and bacon and smothered in Fireball Whisky BBQ Sauce.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Fireball Whisky Meatballs

Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin

Two bacon-wrapped tenderloins on a smoker.
Bacon-wrapped tenderloin. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Never make dry pork again. This bacon wrapped pork loin is juicy inside with a sweet and savory bacon shell.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin

Spiessbraten – German-Style Barbecue Pork

Spiessbraten over coals.
Spiessbraten. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Spiessbraten is a specialty dish from the small German town of Idar-Oberstein. Two flavor punches make Spiessbraten different from any other type of rotisserie pork: onions and beech wood.
Get the Recipe: Spiessbraten – German-Style Barbecue Pork

How to Make Homemade Bacon

Homemade bacon slices on a rack.
Homemade Bacon. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

This recipe explains how to cure and smoke your own homemade bacon, to help you save tons of money on your bacon addiction.
Get the Recipe: How to Make Homemade Bacon

Pork Belly Hot Dogs

Pork belly strip in hot dog bun.
Pork Belly Hot Dogs. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Pork belly hot dogs combine the rich tenderness of pork belly with the crispy, smoked saltiness of bacon.
Get the Recipe: Pork Belly Hot Dogs

Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Pork belly burnt end with garlic cream cheese and candied jalapeno on top.
Pork Belly Burnt Ends. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Tender smoked pork belly burnt ends are delectable hunks of meat that melt in your mouth. They’re barbecue’s gift to your taste buds.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Spicy Pork Korean Burger with Gochujang Mayo

Korean pork burger with spicy mayo.
Korean Pork Burger. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Change up your burger game by creating a spicy pork Korean burger topped with gochujang mayo and a traditional sesame spinach salad.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Pork Korean Burger with Gochujang Mayo

Grilled Pork Steak Tacos with Chipotle Rub

Platter of sliced pork steaks with tacos.
Pork Steak Tacos. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Change up your taco Tuesdays by grilling up pork steak tacos with an easy chipotle rub.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Pork Steak Tacos with Chipotle Rub

Bourbon BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich

Bourbon BBQ Pork Sandwich topped with potato chips.
Bourbon BBQ Pork Sandwich. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

This is no ordinary pulled pork sandwich. It’s got incredible bourbon barbecue crunch factor.
Get the Recipe: Bourbon BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich

Pork Porterhouse Chops with Lingonberry-Dijon Sauce

Porterhouse pork chops with lingonberry glaze.
Pork Porterhouse Chops. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

With a combination of loin eye muscle and tenderloin, pork porterhouse chops are one of the meatiest, juiciest cuts on the hog.
Get the Recipe: Pork Porterhouse Chops with Lingonberry-Dijon Sauce

Pork Belly Candy (Baby Pork Belly Burnt Ends)

Large spoonful of pork belly candy.
Pork Belly Candy. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Make pork belly burnt ends into bite-sized, pop-in-your-mouth pork belly candy.
Get the Recipe: Pork Belly Candy (Baby Pork Belly Burnt Ends)

Reverse Seared Pork Prime Rib Roast

Smoked pork prime rib roast with acorn squash.
Pork Prime Rib Roast. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Reverse seared pork prime rib roast with herbed mustard seed crust and step-by-step photos for frenching the bones.
Get the Recipe: Reverse Seared Pork Prime Rib Roast

Smoked and Braised Pork Shank + Video

Braised pork shank topped with gravy.
Braised Pork Shank. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Braised pork shank tastes even more delectable if you smoke it. These shanks are served with a green chile sauce and smashed black beans.
Get the Recipe: Smoked and Braised Pork Shank + Video

Filipino BBQ Pork and Chicken Skewers + Video

Skewers of pork and chicken Filipino BBQ.

Learn the 3 ingredients that make Filipino BBQ so remarkable. Once you master the sauce, you can make authentic Filipino BBQ pork and chicken skewers.
Get the Recipe: Filipino BBQ Pork and Chicken Skewers + Video

Smoked Pork Adobo

Bowl of pork adobo with bay leaf on top.
Smoked Pork Adobo. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

There are so many dishes you can create with pork shoulder beyond smoked pulled pork, like this smoked pork adobo, a Filipino favorite.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Pork Adobo

Grilled Pork Chops

Two pork chops on grill with pats of butter.
Grilled pork chops. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

You’ll have perfectly juicy grilled pork chops, if you only flip them once and pull them from the grill when they reach 145F degrees.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Pork Chops

Smoked Whiskey Peach Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin Filets

Smoked Whiskey Peach Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin Filets.
Smoked Whiskey Peach Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin Filets. Photo Credit: Girls Can Grill.

These smoked whiskey peach bacon-wrapped pork loin filets look fancy but they’re actually really easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Whiskey Peach Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin Filets

Homemade Breakfast Sausage

Homemade uncooked breakfast sausage patties.
Homemade Breakfast Sausage. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Making homemade breakfast sausage recipe is easier than you think. You just need ground pork and seasonings.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Breakfast Sausage

Quick & Juicy Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Grilled Pork Tenderloin slices with basting brush.
Grilled Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Get a delicious, healthy dinner on the table in 30 minutes and only 4 ingredients with this easy grilled pork tenderloin recipe.
Get the Recipe: Quick & Juicy Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Grilled Orange Sriracha Pork (or chicken)

Grilled pork chop with orange sriracha glaze.
Orange Sriracha Pork Chops. Photo credit: Zestuous.

A quick marinade of orange juice, sriracha, garlic, cherry peppers and honey adds fire and fun to weeknight pork chops.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Orange Sriracha Pork (or chicken)

Buffalo Pig Wings

Buffalo pig wings on a platter with buffalo sauce.
Buffalo Pig Wings. Photo credit: Zestuous.

These Buffalo Pig Wings are tender on the inside, marbled with flavor and crispy and caramelized outside like the best fried chicken wings.
Get the Recipe: Buffalo Pig Wings

Gochujang Potstickers

Potstickers on platter next to dipping sauce.
Gochujang Potstickers. Photo credit: Zestuous.

Gochujang Potstickers: an Asian-inspired pocket of pork with a mild red pepper, ponzu kick.
Get the Recipe: Gochujang Potstickers

Schnitzel with German Mustard-Mushroom Gravy

Pork schnitzel with gravy.
Pork schnitzel. Photo credit: Zestuous.

Schnitzel is Germany’s version of country fried steak. You take a piece of meat, bread it up, deep fry it and smother it in gravy.
Get the Recipe: Schnitzel with German Mustard-Mushroom Gravy

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