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When it comes to weeknight dinners, pork is the secret weapon you need in your arsenal. From juicy chops to tender roasts and flavorful pastas, pork’s versatility makes it a go-to protein for quick and satisfying meals.
These 14 recipes will inspire you to keep your weeknight menus exciting, delicious, and anything but repetitive.
Helpful Tips
- Choose the right cut: For quick-cooking meals, opt for thinner cuts like pork chops or tenderloin. Larger cuts, such as roasts, work better when you have extra time.
- Don’t overcook: Pork is at its best when juicy and tender. Use a meat thermometer to cook pork to 145°F, then let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Marinate for flavor: A simple marinade of olive oil, garlic, herbs, and a touch of acid (like lemon juice or vinegar) can elevate pork’s natural flavor in just 30 minutes.
Garlic Butter Pork Chops

Looking for the ultimate comfort food that’s both indulgent and easy to make? These Garlic Butter Pork Chops are the perfect blend of savory and satisfying, tender pork chops smothered in a rich garlic butter sauce. You’ll love it for its comforting flavors, simple preparation, and the way it brings a gourmet touch to your weeknight dinners. We like to serve it with this elevated mac & cheese.
Easy Pork Belly Sandwiches

These Easy Pork Belly Sandwiches are made with fried pork belly, crispy coleslaw, and spicy mayo on a toasted brioche bun. Start by dry rubbing the pork belly with seasoning to give it lots of flavor. You can cook it in the oven or in the air fryer. Then mix up a spicy mayo and some quick coleslaw and you have a perfect sandwich.
Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni

Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni is a rich and comforting pasta dish that’s bursting with flavor. This meal brings together savory sausage, tender rigatoni, and a velvety, cream-based sauce that clings to every bite.
Instant Pot Pulled Pork

This Instant Pot Pulled Pork is the ultimate recipe to make tender and flavorful pulled pork from a Pork Butt or Shoulder. You don’t need a low and slow BBQ pit to make amazing pulled pork at home. The best thing about pulled pork is that it can be used in so many dishes. So you can make a large batch of it and use it throughout the week with other dishes.
Butternut Squash & Sausage Pizza

This Butternut Squash & Sausage Pizza will quickly become your next fall obsession, guaranteed. Give it a try and you’ll see just how delicious it is. This pizza is now a household favorite. The flavor combination of butternut squash and sausage is irresistible. Of course they belong on a pizza. Why didn’t I think of this sooner!
Peach-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

You must try this Peach-Glazed Pork Tenderloin. This is the perfect recipe that’s pretty easy to put together and make a big statement. The tenderloin is grilled to perfection with a luscious peach glaze. With minimal prep time and a few simple ingredients, you’ll have a delicious, well-rounded dinner on the table in no time. We like to serve it with parmesan crispy potatoes.
Pork & Sauerkraut Recipe

This Instant Pork & Sauerkraut recipe will become your favorite meal to eat on New Years day. It’s quick and easy to make, and has a ton of flavor! If you’re just looking for a hearty and soul-warming dish to serve in fall or winter, you’re going to love this recipe.
Crispy Pork Belly

This mouthwatering recipe features perfectly Crispy Pork Belly Slices that melts in your mouth that you won’t be able to stop eating. What makes this recipe truly special is its combination of bold flavors and the satisfying crunch of the pork belly. We like to serve this with garlic chili oil noodles.
Pork Kebabs

Air Fryer Pork Kebabs are a great meal with seasoned chunks of pork and vegetables on skewers, cooked quickly in the air fryer. These air fryer pork kebabs taste just like a grilled kebab, but without all the hassle. It’s also a great way to enjoy kebabs in any season! Just put all the ingredients on a stick, season it, and cook it. That’s it!
Air Fryer Stuffed Pork Chops

Air Fryer Stuffed Pork Chops are filled with spinach, mushrooms, and cream cheese, then dusted with flavorful seasonings before being cooked to perfection in the air fryer. If you’re looking for ways to make your pork chops more flavorful and get a little creative, this is the recipe. You can change up the ingredients to try something different, if you want, or just keep it simple.
Instant Pot Boneless Pork Ribs

These Instant Pot Boneless Pork Ribs are so juicy and tender and they only require three ingredients to make: pork ribs, dry rub, and water. A boneless pork rib can be cooked in a number of different ways, but I guarantee none of them are as good as in the Instant Pot. These ribs turn out so well that it’s the only way I’ll make them anymore.
Instant Pot Kale White Bean Sausage Soup

This Instant Pot Kale White Bean Sausage Soup is packed with hearty vegetables, ground pork and beans then cooked in an Instant Pot to make a quick and healthy meal. Making a fast, healthy meal that the family can enjoy is not an easy feat. Especially in these colder months, everyone wants warm and comforting dishes.
Pulled Pork Bao Buns

These Pulled Pork Bao Buns are made with marinated pork shoulder, herbs and spices, and freshly chopped vegetables, enveloped in a soft and fluffy bao bun for an exquisite Asian-inspired meal. Each bite of these pulled pork baos is a delightful experience of textures and flavors. The bao buns are unbelievably soft, then you hit the tender pulled pork, only to finish with a bite of crispy vegetables.
The Juiciest Lemon Basil Pork Chops

These Grilled Lemon Basil Pork Chops are a refreshing and aromatic twist on your standard pork chop recipe. The zesty lemon and fresh basil create a bright, vibrant flavor profile that pairs wonderfully with the rich, juicy pork.
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Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.