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These 28 Pork Recipes Are What Dreams Are Made Of

Published: Nov 20, 2025 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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These 28 pork recipes are pure magic—so good, plates won’t stand a chance, and your family will be asking for seconds (or thirds)!

Slow Cooker Pork Chops & Vegetables

A plate of cooked steak garnished with herbs, served with roasted potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, onions, and covered in a brown sauce. A fork is placed on the right side of the plate.
Slow Cooker Pork Chops & Vegetables. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

These Slow Cooker Pork Chops are fall-apart tender! Paired with veggies and smothered in rich mushroom onion gravy, they’re pure comfort.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Pork Chops & Vegetables

Easy Instant Pot Pork and Sauerkraut

A blue ceramic dish filled with a sauerkraut and sausage casserole is shown, featuring chunks of sausage, pieces of meat, and garnishes—an ideal recipe for 10 instant pot dinners. Two bowls of the same dish are in the background.
Instant Pot Pork and Sauerkraut. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

A German New Year’s tradition you’ll crave all winter! This Pork and Sauerkraut recipe is hearty, savory, and easy to make three ways.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Pork and Sauerkraut

Tuscan Smothered Pork Chops

A spoonful of creamy vegetable stew with visible carrots, herbs, and a rich sauce highlights the simplicity of 10 skillet meals enjoyed any night of the week.
Easy Tuscan Smothered Pork Chops. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Southern comfort meets Italian flair in these Tuscan Smothered Pork Chops! Brined for juiciness and smothered in a rich herb garlic Parmesan gravy.
Get the Recipe: Tuscan Smothered Pork Chops

Cuban Pork Belly Sliders

Close-up of a group of small sandwiches secured with skewers and topped with pickle slices, featuring 15 pork. One sandwich is being pulled away, showing melted cheese stretching from it.
Cuban Pork Belly Sliders. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Your guests will go wild for these Cuban Pork Belly Sliders! A mini Cuban sandwich packed with crispy pork belly and rich garlic butter.
Get the Recipe: Cuban Pork Belly Sliders

Traeger Smoked Pork Chop

Traeger Smoked Pork Chop with a salad on a light gray plate
Traeger Smoked Pork Chop. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Traeger Smoked Pork Chops are a game-changer! Smoky, tender, and packed with flavor—these pork chops will quickly become a family favorite.
Get the Recipe: Traeger Smoked Pork Chop

Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Instant Pot Baby Back Rib dipped in barbeque sauce in a glass bowl
Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Enjoy fall-off-the-bone Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs in no time! Tender, flavorful, and just as good as your favorite BBQ joint.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Smoked Brats

Smoked Brats with parsley on a tan plate.
Smoked Brats. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

You'll adore these mouthwatering Smoked Brats. They're juicy, savory, and absolutely delicious—guaranteed to leave you craving seconds!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Brats

Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with parsley on a plate with a fork.
Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Savor smoky perfection with this Traeger Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin. Juicy pork wrapped in crispy bacon creates a burst of flavor!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Blackstone Breakfast

Blackstone Breakfast. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Craving a mouthwatering dinner that's easy to grill? Whether you're cooking in your backyard or on the go, whipping up dinner on your Blackstone grill is both delicious and hassle-free!

Get the Recipe: Blackstone Breakfast

Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage

Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage on white plate.
Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Air Fryer breakfast sausages come out perfectly juicy and delicious, without the mess of stove-top cooking!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage

Easy Keto Crockpot Pork Chops

Easy Keto Crockpot Pork Chops with mushrooms, onions and parsley on a white plate.
Easy Keto Crockpot Pork Chops. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Keto Crockpot Pork Chops use simple ingredients for an effortless, no-fuss meal. Come home to a delicious dinner ready and waiting after work.
Get the Recipe: Easy Keto Crockpot Pork Chops

Pork Chops on the Blackstone Griddle

Pork Chops on the Blackstone Griddle on a whtie plate with a fork.
Pork Chops on the Blackstone Griddle. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Pork chops on the Blackstone griddle are incredibly juicy and delicious! They're tender and flavorful thanks to a quick marinade. This easy pork recipe is ideal for camping or weeknight dinners.
Get the Recipe: Pork Chops on the Blackstone Griddle

Blackstone Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Blackstone Brussel Spouts with bacon in a white bowl with a fork.
Blackstone Brussel Sprouts with Bacon. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Create tasty Brussels sprouts with bacon on your Blackstone Griddle. It's a delightful side dish that the whole family will enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Blackstone Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Sauteed Cast Iron Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Sauteed Cast Iron Brussels Sprouts with Bacon in a white bowl with red pepper flakes, a spoon, and a fork.
Sauteed Cast Iron Brussel Sprouts with Bacon. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Sautéed Brussels sprouts with bacon in a cast iron skillet is a quick, flavorful side dish! With just 5 ingredients, cleanup and prep are a breeze.
Get the Recipe: Sauteed Cast Iron Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)

Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs Low Carb, Gluten-Free on foil with a basting brush and bbq sauce.
Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free). Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

You'll love these mouth-watering Instant Pot Ribs! They're quick and easy to make in minutes with your favorite pressure cooker!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)

Easy Ham and Cheese Sliders

Easy Ham and Cheese Sliders with poppy seeds.
Easy Ham and Cheese Sliders. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Ham and Cheese Sliders are a delicious and easy appetizer perfect for holiday parties and potlucks! They're made with ham, mozzarella cheese, mustard, butter, poppy seeds, onions, and Hawaiian rolls.
Get the Recipe: Easy Ham and Cheese Sliders

Smoked Pork Tenderloin

Traeger smoked pork tenderloin sliced and displayed on a white plate.
Smoked Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

This smoked pork tenderloin recipe delivers a tender, flavorful main dish with a delicious smoky flavor, perfect for a special dinner or barbecue.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Pork Tenderloin

Smoked Cider-Braised Pork Burritos

Smoked cider-braised pork burritos filled with tender pork, beans, and rice, wrapped in a tortilla.
Smoked Cider-Braised Pork Burritos. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

This recipe combines smoking and braising to create pork burritos with a rich, smoky flavor enhanced by cider's sweetness. It's a unique twist on traditional burritos, offering a deep and complex taste. Perfect for a hearty meal with a creative spin on Mexican flavors.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Cider-Braised Pork Burritos

Double Smoked Pulled Ham

Smoked pulled ham shredded and served on a wooden board.
Double Smoked Pulled Ham. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

This recipe highlights a flavorful double-smoked ham, ideal for gatherings. It offers a succulent and smoky twist on traditional pulled pork.
Get the Recipe: Double Smoked Pulled Ham

Grill-Smoked Pork Tenderloin

Smoked pork ready to eat on a cutting board.
Grill-Smoked Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: Cafe Osharak.

Turn ordinary roasted pork tenderloin into smoky, juicy goodness bursting with flavor. Smoking it low and slow for about an hour transforms this tender meat into a delicious star dish or a mouthwatering sandwich filling.
Get the Recipe: Grill-Smoked Pork Tenderloin

Smoked Cuban Mojo Pulled Pork

Overhead view of a large bowl of smoked pulled pork.
Smoked Cuban Mojo Pulled Pork. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Create a delicious Cuban roast pork with this smoked Cuban mojo pulled pork recipe. It features bold flavors like garlic, lime, sherry, oregano, and marjoram—perfect for cooking on a Traeger grill or pellet smoker.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Cuban Mojo Pulled Pork

Pulled Pork Twice Baked Potatoes

Baked Potato with pulled pork and covered with cheese in a close up photo.
Pulled Pork Twice Baked Potatoes. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Enjoy a hearty and comforting dish of creamy twice-baked potatoes topped with savory pulled pork, cheese, and green onions—a satisfying meal.
Get the Recipe: Pulled Pork Twice Baked Potatoes

Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder with Mustard BBQ Sauce

Close up shot of Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder with Mustard BBQ Sauce in a platter.
Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder with Mustard BBQ Sauce. Photo credit: Renee Nicole's Kitchen.

Cook pork shoulder in a slow cooker with a homemade sweet and tangy mustard BBQ sauce until tender and falls off the bone. Serve with BBQ sides or on a soft roll for a delicious pulled pork dish.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder with Mustard BBQ Sauce

Grilled Pork Chop Surf and Turf

Bone in pork chop topped with hollandaise sauce and shrimp, on a white plate next to green beans.
Grilled Pork Chop Surf and Turf. Photo credit: Renee Nicole's Kitchen.

Bone-in pork chops and succulent shrimp are paired with a flavorful hollandaise sauce for a delicious twist on summer grilling—try this Grilled Pork Chop Surf and Turf.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Pork Chop Surf and Turf

Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast with Vegetables

Pork loin on a plate with vegatbles.
Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast with Vegetables. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This Instant Pot pork loin roast recipe is fantastic because it cooks much faster than using a slow cooker or Dutch oven. Making pork roast with vegetables is perfect for quick dinners on busy weeknights.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast with Vegetables

Instant Pot Hawaiian Pork Tenderloin

Hawaiian pork tenderlion on a plate with pineapples.
Instant Pot Hawaiian Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

I adore this Hawaiian pork tenderloin recipe. It's quick, easy, and wonderfully sweet. This Instant Pot dish with tenderloin and pineapple makes a fantastic dinner. It's one of the simplest Instant Pot recipes for a delicious meal.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Hawaiian Pork Tenderloin

Air Fryer Carnitas

Low angle shot of 3 carnitas tacos on a white plate with lime wedges.
Air Fryer Carnitas. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Carnitas are juicy and flavorful Mexican shredded pork. The meat is tender and juicy with crispy edges that add extra appeal. Ideal for making delicious tacos!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Carnitas

Delicious Air Fryer Honey Mustard Pork Chops

Honey mustard pork chops on a plate.
Delicious Air Fryer Honey Mustard Pork Chops. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

I enjoy how pork chops can be cooked in many ways. One of my favorites is making air fryer honey mustard pork chops. It's fast, simple, and they always turn out juicy and full of flavor.
Get the Recipe: Delicious Air Fryer Honey Mustard Pork Chops

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