We don’t always support taking life advice from Homer Simpson, but he’s right about one thing: pork is awesome, and it’s incredibly versatile. You can make a great sausage with pork (don’t worry, we’ve got a guide for that). And then there are the ribs. We have a whole collection of rib recipes to keep your grill busy all summer—a few of our favorite include char-smoked baby back ribs and Kansas City-style spareribs with a sweet and spicy barbecue sauce. And how about sandwiches? Start your day off right with a biscuit sandwich with collard greens, marbleized eggs, espresso aioli, and eight slices of salty pancetta. For lunch, move onto our decadent porchetta sandwich with hazelnut gremolata or banh mi with seasoned pork and Vietnamese-style ham and pork roll.
Braised Pork Shank (Stinco di Maiale)
Braised and Caramelized Vietnamese Coco Pork Belly (Thit Kho)
Classic Pork and Chive Dumplings
The go-to Chinese filling: juicy pork mixed with the fresh onion flavor of garlic chives. Try to find a fatty blend of ground pork; it will improve the filling’s flavor and juiciness. Chopped garlic chives, which have a peppery raw-garlic flavor, and fresh ginger cut through the rich meat. Make sure the dumplings are completely sealed and devoid of air bubbles to prevent any leaks during boiling. This recipe is adapted from The Dumpling Galaxy Cookbook. Get the recipe for Classic Pork and Chive Dumplings »
Braised Collard Greens with Pickled Trotters
Spicy Creole Pickled Pig’s Trotters
Finnish Twice-Cooked Pork Belly with Pickled Mushrooms and Leeks
Posole Rojo
Traditionally this dish is part of many celebrations of life in Mexico as well as US border towns from birthdays to weddings to large family gatherings. When it’s made at home or for a party it is best to serve it family style. Posole can remain in the stockpot and be served directly from it with the accompaniments at the table where guests, friends and family can add as much or as little of the ingredients as they please. Get the recipe for Posole Rojo »
Braised Pork With Sesame and Pumpkin Seed Sauce (Choc’a)
Pork Noodle Soup with Shrimp Paste (La Paz Batchoy)
Filipino Roast Pork Belly with “Lechon” Sauce
The Ultimate Stuffed Cabbage (Lou Fassum)
Verjus-Brined Pork Chops with Marinated Leeks
Pineapple and Pork Teriyaki Skewers
Grilled Pork Belly with Butter Corn and Sour-Sweet Cherry-Jalapeño Relish
Pan-Fried Chorizo Burgers with Avocado, Fried Eggs and Spicy Mayo
Chablis-Style Ham with Tomato Cream Sauce (Jambon au Chablis)
Thai Boat Noodle Soup (Kuaytiaw Reua)