Brazilian Feijoada for Two
Black beans, pork and orange make a compact, weeknight-friendly version of Brazilian feijoada.
- 75 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
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Pork Dinner Ideas
40 pork dinner recipes for home cooks, with cooking times.
Pork works in quick stir-fries and in slow, deeply seasoned braises, and this collection has both. Try Chinese dan dan noodles or lion's head meatballs, Cuban mojo pork, Filipino sinigang and sisig, German schnitzel with warm potato salad, and a feijoada scaled for two. Cook pork to a safe internal temperature, especially ground pork.
40 dinner ideas
Cajun Red Beans with Andouille and Quick Rice
Red beans simmered creamy with andouille and the trinity, served over rice.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
Cambodian Bai Sach Chrouk Pork Rice
Pork marinated in coconut milk and garlic, grilled over high heat, served over rice with pickles.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
Chinese Dan Dan Noodles with Pork and Greens
Spicy sesame noodles with savory pork and tender greens make a fast, deeply flavored dinner for two.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
Chinese Lion's Head Meatballs with Bok Choy
Tender pork meatballs braise gently with bok choy and mushrooms in a simple soy-ginger broth.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
Cuban Medianoche Sandwich
Pressed sweet-bread sandwiches with roast pork, ham, Swiss and pickles make an excellent quick dinner.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
Cuban Mojo Pork with Black Beans
Citrus-garlic pork, black beans, rice and plantains create a complete Cuban-inspired plate.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
Dutch Hutspot with Mustard Sausage
Dutch Hutspot with Mustard Sausage is a practical 50-minute dinner for 3, layering 10 oz smoked sausage, sliced with 1 lb potatoes, cubed and bright whole-grain mustard.
- 50 min
- Serves 3
- Pork
Filipino Pork Sinigang with Tamarind
Tender pork and vegetables simmer in a clean, tart tamarind broth that is bright enough to wake up a bowl of rice.
- 70 min
- Serves 4
- Pork
Filipino Pork Sisig with Rice
Crisp chopped pork, onion, chile, and calamansi arrive sizzling beside warm rice.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
French Croque Monsieur with Green Salad
Golden ham-and-Gruyere sandwiches with a small mustardy green salad bring bistro comfort to a two-person meal.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
French Quiche Lorraine with Frisee Salad
A quick shortcrust quiche with bacon, custard and frisee salad is sized for a relaxed dinner for two.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
German Pork Schnitzel with Warm Potato Salad
Crisp golden pork cutlets come with warm potatoes tossed in a tangy broth-and-mustard dressing.
- 45 min
- Serves 4
- Pork
Haitian Griot-Inspired Pork with Citrus Pikliz
Citrus-marinated pork roasts until crisp-edged and is balanced by a quick spicy cabbage pickle.
- 70 min
- Serves 4
- Pork
Hong Kong Baked Pork Chop Rice
Tomato-sauced pork chops and rice bake under a light cheese topping for a comforting cafe-style meal.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
Irish Coddle Sausage and Potato Pot
Irish Coddle Sausage and Potato Pot is a practical 55-minute dinner for 3, layering 10 oz pork sausages, sliced with 1 lb potatoes, sliced and bright bay leaf.
- 55 min
- Serves 3
- Pork
Italian Polenta with Sausage and Kale
Creamy polenta catches the juices from browned sausage, kale and tomatoes in a one-skillet dinner for two.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
Japanese Butadon Pork Rice Bowl
Thin pork simmered with onion in a sweet soy sauce and served over rice.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
Japanese Shogayaki Pork with Rice
Thin pork seared fast and glazed with a grated ginger and soy sauce.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
Japanese Yakisoba with Pork and Cabbage
Quick pan-fried noodles with pork, cabbage, and a tangy-sweet sauce make an easy weeknight plate.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
Korean Kimchi Fried Rice with Crispy Egg
Tangy kimchi, pork, and day-old rice fry up fast, finished with a crisp-edged egg.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
Madagascar Ravitoto Pork with Coconut
Pork slowly braised with pounded greens and coconut milk until dark, rich, and falling apart.
- 60 min
- Serves 3
- Pork
Mexican Cochinita Pibil Tacos with Pickled Onion
A small-batch, citrus-and-achiote braised pork filling turns ordinary tortillas into deeply flavored tacos.
- 85 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
Nicaraguan Vigoron-Inspired Pork and Yuca Bowls
Tender yuca, crisp pork and sharp cabbage slaw form hearty bowls inspired by Nicaraguan vigorón.
- 60 min
- Serves 4
- Pork
Nicaraguan Vigoron-Inspired Yuca Bowls
Boiled yuca topped with crisp pork and a vinegary cabbage curtido.
- 45 min
- Serves 3
- Pork
Polish Zurek Soup with Sausage and Egg
Tangy rye soup with sausage, potatoes and egg brings Polish comfort food to a small pot for two.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
Portuguese Pork Bifana Sandwiches with Pickles
Garlic-paprika pork tucked into crusty rolls with quick pickles makes an easy Lisbon cafe-inspired dinner.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
Puerto Rican Arroz con Gandules with Roast Pork
A sofrito-scented pigeon pea rice is served with citrusy roasted pork for a festive Puerto Rican-inspired dinner.
- 85 min
- Serves 4
- Pork
Rwandan Akabenz Pork Bites with Plantains
Pork simmered until tender then fried crisp in its own fat, with fried plantain and a raw tomato relish.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
Salvadoran Yuca Frita with Curtido and Pork
Crisp fried yuca, tender pork and quick tangy cabbage curtido make a satisfying Salvadoran-style plate.
- 55 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
Serbian Mućkalica Pork Pepper Skillet
Quick-seared pork, peppers, tomato, and paprika make a 45-minute Serbian-style skillet dinner for two.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
Sikkimese Phagshapa Pork with Radish
Pork strips stewed with daikon and dried chilies in a thin, sharp broth.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
Smoky Chorizo and Sweet Potato Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema
Smoky Chorizo and Sweet Potato Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema offer a unique twist on traditional Mexican flavors by pairing spicy, flavorful chorizo with the natural sweetness of roasted…
- 30 min
- Serves 3
- Pork
Spicy Chorizo and Sweet Potato Tostadas with Lime Crema
Spicy Chorizo and Sweet Potato Tostadas with Lime Crema combine the bold, smoky flavors of Mexican chorizo with the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes for a dish that is as surpr…
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice with Pickled Greens
Slow-braised minced pork belly, fragrant five-spice, and tangy pickled greens turn a simple bowl of rice into a rich dinner.
- 75 min
- Serves 4
- Pork
Thai Basil Pork with Green Beans
Ground pork, crisp green beans, chile, and fresh basil cook in a savory sauce for a fast rice bowl.
- 25 min
- Serves 4
- Pork
Thai Pad Prik King Pork with Green Beans
Pork and green beans stir-fried in a dry red curry paste with kaffir lime leaf.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
Vietnamese Bun Cha Pork Noodle Bowls
Caramelized pork patties and sliced pork are served with rice noodles, fresh herbs, pickles, and a bright dipping broth.
- 45 min
- Serves 4
- Pork
Vietnamese Cao Lau Noodles with Pork
Caramelized pork, herbs, sprouts, and crisp rice crackers make a textural noodle bowl for two.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Pork
Vietnamese Com Tam Grilled Pork Rice
Lemongrass-marinated pork chops grilled hard and served over broken rice with nuoc cham.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Pork