17 Roast Pork Recipes from Around the World

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By SAVEUR Editors
October 26, 2015

From crispy yet luscious siew yoke to bone-in pork shoulder cooked until meltingly tender, nothing satisfies like roast pork. Here are 17 global recipes for everything from shoulder to loin to belly, to take you through Sunday suppers for all of winter.

Mojo-Marinated Pork Shoulder Roast (Pernil Asado Con Mojo)

Mojo-Marinated Pork Shoulder Roast (Pernil Asado Con Mojo)
Pork shoulder is soaked overnight in a citrusy mojo marinade in this Cuban recipe. Get the recipe for Mojo-Marinated Pork Shoulder Roast (Pernil Asado Con Mojo) »Todd Coleman

Crispy Roast Pork (Siew Yoke)

Crispy Roast Pork (Siew Yoke)
With a luscious interior and perfectly crisp crackling, this is everything roast meat should be. Get the recipe for Crispy Roast Pork (Siew Yoke) »Todd Coleman

Braised Pork Roast with Root Vegetables (Schweineschmor-braten mit Rübengemüse)

Braised Pork Roast with Root Vegetables (Schweineschmor-braten mit Rübengemüse)
Juniper berries and caraway seeds give braised pork a floral, woodsy flavor. Wrapping it in bacon keeps the meat moist. Get the recipe for Braised Pork Roast with Root Vegetables »Todd Coleman

Crispy Philippine Slow-Roasted Pork Belly (Bellychon)

Crispy Philippine Slow-Roasted Pork Belly (Bellychon)
"This is my modern take on the traditional Lechon, which is a whole roasted pig. While many of us don't have the space or equipment to roast a whole pig on a spit over coals, this recipe gives you the ability to recreate the idea and flavors." – Leah Cohen of Pig & Khao Get the recipe for Crispy Philippine Slow-Roasted Pork Belly (Bellychon) »Matt Taylor-Gross

Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Parsley Bagna Cauda

Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Parsley Bagna Cauda
This hearty pork roast, rubbed with coriander, thyme, and allspice, gets a shot of brightness from a vinegary herb bagna cauda. Get the recipe for Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Parsley Bagna Cauda »William Hereford

Pork Belly Gyro

Pork Belly Gyro
"I tried to re-create thin gyro meat with shaved pork belly, but thick slabs are better. If it's too thin, it crisps up too much."— Rick Gencarelli, Lardo, Portland, Oregon Get the recipe for Pork Belly Gyro »Joseph De Leo

Puerto Rican Roast Pork Shoulder (Pernil Asado)

Puerto Rican Roast Pork Shoulder (Pernil Asado)
We adapted the recipe for lechon, a roasted whole pig, for pork shoulder. Get the recipe for Puerto Rican Roast Pork Shoulder (Pernil Asado) »Penny De Los Santos

Roast Pork with Sinner Stuffing

Roast Pork with Sinner Stuffing
A generous pour of bourbon is the secret to this juicy pork loin's sweet fruit stuffing. Get the recipe for Roast Pork with Sinner Stuffing »Ingalls Photography

Grapefruit-and-Sugar-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

Grapefruit-and-Sugar-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
Slathered on pork tenderloin and roasted, a marinade of grapefruit, brown sugar, and spices caramelizes to an exquisite crust. Get the recipe for Grapefruit-and-Sugar-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin »Ingalls Photography

Porchetta

Porchetta
This dish of pork loin wrapped in pork belly is wonderfully decadent. Get the recipe for Porchetta »Todd Coleman

Cubano (Cuban Ham and Cheese Sandwich)

Cubano (Cuban Ham and Cheese Sandwich)
A Cubano is a griddled white roll with Swiss cheese, boiled ham, dill pickle slices, and roasted pork. Get the recipe for Cubano (Cuban Ham and Cheese Sandwich) »Todd Coleman

Quinoa-Stuffed Pork Loin

Quinoa-Stuffed Pork Loin
Fill pork loin with a basil-scented quinoa stuffing made with grapes, pecans, and shallots. Get the recipe for Quinoa-Stuffed Pork Loin »Anna Stockwell

Chilean Spice-Rubbed Pork Shanks

Chilean Spice-Rubbed Pork Shanks
In Santiago, Chile, chef Juan Pablo Mellado Arana serves these pork shanks, burnished red from merkén and piquant red pepper paste, with rice for a substantial lunch. Get the recipe for Chilean Spice-Rubbed Pork Shanks »Justin Walker

Rosemary Roast Pork Loin

Rosemary Roast Pork Loin
A whole pork loin and some rosemary, plus salt, pepper, and oil are all that's needed for this simple centerpiece dish. Get the recipe for Rosemary Roast Pork Loin »Brian Doben

Pulled Pork Barbecue

Oven-Roasted Pulled Pork Barbecue
This is an easy and tasty recipe for oven-roasted pulled pork. Pulled Pork Barbecue »Michael Piazza

Prosciutto-Wrapped Roast Pork Loin

Prosciutto-Wrapped Roast Pork Loin
Wrapping pork loin in prosciutto not only keeps the roast especially juicy, but it adds wonderful, salty flavor. Prosciutto-Wrapped Roast Pork Loin »Todd Coleman

Roast Pork with Summer Vegetables

Roast Pork with Summer Vegetables
Chef Peter Hoffman of Savoy, the now-closed New York City restaurant, shared this recipe for roast pork shoulder with a garlicky cilantro sauce, roasted chiles, and market vegetables. Roast Pork with Summer Vegetables »Todd Coleman

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