Hi Reader,

I have never regretted serving pork.
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Other decisions, certainly. White jeans near marinara. A brief period in which I thought I could “just eyeball” curtain measurements. But pork? Pork has been remarkably loyal.
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A good pork dinner knows how to earn attention. It can be crisp-edged and garlicky, slow-roasted until the whole house smells like you made plans with God, or seared and sauced until everyone at the table starts dragging potatoes through the pan juices.
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And the beauty of it is range. Tenderloin when you want something quick. Shoulder when you want something generous. Chops when dinner needs backbone. Ribs when napkins become less of a suggestion and more of a survival tool.
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These are the pork recipes I trust—the ones that show up delicious, feed beautifully, and don’t require me to stand at the table explaining myself. Which, after a long day, is my favorite kind of dinner.
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🏆 The Undisputed Winner 🏆

I always feel a bit skeevy every time I post about this Oven-Roasted Pork Butt recipe. I'm worried that you'll think I'm being obnoxious and pushing this on you. But... every time I mention it, there's a whole new crop of home cooks who discover its marvelosity! In the past four years, it has been viewed more than 62 million times. 62 MILLION!!! (If I got just 1 penny for each of those views, I'd have $610,000!) If you could make just one pork recipe, I'd opt for this.
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My Pork Dinner Rules

• Use a thermometer. Confidence is lovely; accurate temperature is better.
• Season like you mean it. Garlic, herbs, spice, mustard, citrus, vinegar—pork welcomes boldness.
• Choose the right cut. Tenderloin for speed, shoulder for slow cooking, chops for weeknights, ribs for happy chaos.
• Don’t waste the juices. Spoon them over everything within reach.
• Let it rest. Pork, like the rest of us, improves with a few minutes of peace.

WHAT'S INSIDE...

• ​Bifanas ~ Portuguese Pork Sandwiches​
• ​Carnitas ~ Mexican Braised Pork​
• ​Portuguese Pork & Clams | Porco À Alentejana​
• ​Pork Loin Roast​
• ​Wine-Braised Pork Shoulder​
• ​Panko Crusted Pork Tenderloin With Rosemary​
• ​Creamy Pork & Egg Noodles​
• ​Pork Loin In The Style Of Porchetta​
• ​Slow Cooker Pulled Pork​
• ​Pickle Juice-Brined Pork Chops​

​Bifanas ~ Portuguese Pork Sandwiches​

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.87 from 52 votes

Bifanas are traditional Portuguese sandwiches made with thin slices of pork that are marinated and simmered in a sauce of white wine, garlic, and paprika and served on soft rolls with plenty of mustard and piri-piri sauce.

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​Carnitas ~ Mexican Braised Pork​

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.88 from 71 votes

This old-school carnitas--pork shoulder simmered with onion, garlic, bay leaf, and orange until falling-apart tender and crispy--is excellent in burritos, tacos, or on its own. And it can be made in an Instant Pot or slow cooker.

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​Portuguese Pork & Clams | Porco À Alentejana​

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.78 from 44 votes

This combination of Portuguese pork and clams, also known as porco a Alentejana, is a superbly comforting and oh-so-satisfying dish of marinated pork shoulder and briny clams in a white wine and red pepper sauce.

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​Pork Loin Roast​

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.84 from 55 votes

This pork loin roast calls for boneless pork loin, olive oil, salt, and pepper to be slow roasted. Four ingredients. It's incredibly easy to make. No fuss. And it makes the one of best roast pork I've ever had.

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​Wine-Braised Pork Shoulder​

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.93 from 28 votes

This braised pork with red wine is an easy, set-it-and-forget-it one-pot meal. Made with meltingly tender shredded pork shoulder, red onions, and a rich red wine and herb sauce, it boasts French overtones but without any fussiness.

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​Panko Crusted Pork Tenderloin With Rosemary​

This panko crusted pork tenderloin with rosemary is an easy entrée made by brushing pork tenderloin with Dijon mustard, then coating in a mixture of panko, garlic, and rosemary. Simple enough for a weeknight yet elegant enough for entertaining.

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​Creamy Pork & Egg Noodles​

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.64 from 19 votes

For this easy meal, ground pork is browned with some mushrooms before stirring in broth and scraping up all the savory bits. Cooking the noodles in this saucy mix ensures that they are deeply flavorful from the inside out. Just at the end, Boursin cheese is added, delivering quintessential creaminess and complex herby flavor from one ingredient.

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​Pork Loin In The Style Of Porchetta​

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.85 from 19 votes

This pork loin in the style of porchetta is an Italian classic that blends pork loin with a pork shoulder, fennel, and rosemary filling, to make an impressive, celebration-worthy entrée.

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​Slow Cooker Pulled Pork​

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.79 from 14 votes

This slow cooker pulled pork is easy to make with pork shoulder, aka pork butt, onion, beer, sugar, and spices, and it capably feeds a crowd. (Just be certain to stash some in the back of the fridge so you have leftovers.)

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​Pickle Juice-Brined Pork Chops​

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.85 from 13 votes

Did you know that the leftover juice in your pickle jar makes a fantastic brine for tender, juicy pork chops? Terrific, right? And to be honest, it's even better than it sounds.

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