The Ultimate 24 Pork Recipes: Easy Peasy and Absolutely Delicious! 

September 7, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

Are you new to cooking or just want some fuss-free dishes that can be whipped up quickly? Well, consider these pork recipes: easy, quick, and with few ingredients, these dishes are going to revolutionize your meals. From stir fries and fried rices to meatballs and appetizers, there is a whole world of simple pork recipes waiting for you!

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1. Garlic Ginger Glazed Sticky Pork

This sticky pork recipe is going to rival any takeout you have gotten! Don’t worry, though, because it is super simple to make. Here, the pork is cooked in garlic and ginger before being tossed in a honey, sriracha, and vinegar sauce. This recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare! 

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2. Pork Stir Fry

It doesn’t get any easier than this stir fry! All you have to do is fry the pork and then add the veggies in and cook them too. Mix up the simple stir fry sauce and add it to the pot and let the meat and veggies simmer until they have absorbed all that delicious flavor! 

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3. Pork Stroganoff

You will not believe that this creamy pork stroganoff has just 5 steps for you to follow! It is just a matter of cooking the pork, frying up the veggies, making the sauce, and simmering the meat and veggies in that amazing sauce. You can serve the stroganoff over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes! 

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4. Ground Pork Tacos 

These ground pork tacos are perfect for a rookie but they are going to taste like you ordered them from a restaurant. The only thing that you have to do is to brown the pork and cook it in taco seasoning and water until the pork gets a gorgeous glaze. If you want your tacos to taste even more amazing, use a quick and simple homemade taco seasoning. 

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5. Pulled Pork Recipe

Think that only pros can make pulled pork? Think again! This pulled pork only needs two ingredients: pork roast and barbecue sauce. You are just required to put the pork roast and water in a slow cooker and cook for several hours. Take the pork out, shred, and put it back in the slow cooker with barbecue sauce and cook for a little while longer!  

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6. Pork Stew

This cozy pork stew will taste like you spent hours over a hot stove but it actually takes a little bit more than 30 minutes to prepare! Just fry up the pork and aromatics before cooking the meat in tomato sauce and broth until it is nice and tender. You can add veggies to the stew if you like! 

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7. Pork Fried Rice

If you are looking for rave reviews with your pork fried rice with minimal fuss, then this is the recipe for you! It takes just 15 minutes to make but the ground pork, aromatics, and sauces work together beautifully to produce restaurant-worthy fried rice! 

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8. Creamy One Pot Pork Pasta

It doesn’t get any easier than cooking everything in one pot! The pasta and veggies are cooked in pasta sauce and tomato paste. When the pasta is nearly done, add in sliced and fried pork loin and cream cheese. Mix it all together and enjoy this creamy and delicious pasta!  

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9. Pork and Bok Choy Soup

It is shocking how simple this soup base is but it is incredibly delicious! The bok choy and pork loin is cooked in the broth and produce the most amazing flavors. This is perfect when you are looking for something light but comforting. 

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10. Spicy Pork Noodles 

Can’t wait for dinner? With this recipe you won’t need to! All you have to do is fry the pork and cook ramen noodles. Then, toss these with a soy sauce, brown sugar, and chili sauce sauce! Minimal fuss and your cooking will be done in about 20 minutes! 

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11. Ginger Minced Pork Rice Bowl 

Rice bowls may sound like fancy fare but you can put together this recipe without breaking a sweat! Just cook the ground pork in ginger, aromatics, and seasonings to get a super flavorful topping. Then, serve this over freshly cooked rice. 

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12. Garlic and Ginger Meatballs

There is no effort involved with these delicious meatballs. Just add garlic, ginger, and green onions to ground meatballs and mix. Form the meatballs and fry them in oil until golden brown – you can also choose to cook them in the oven if you want. Then, serve as finger food or as a savory side! 

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13. Pork Belly and Mushroom Rice 

One of the great things about this simple dish is that you get a mouth full of flavor with every bite! The pork belly is cooked in aromatics and sauces and then you add in cooked rice and mix well so that the sauce is completely spread throughout the rice. 

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14. Ground Pork Egg Roll in a Bowl

Egg rolls are delicious but they can be time consuming and tricky to make. Well, what if you could capture all the amazing flavors of an egg roll without needing to do all that wrapping? This is exactly what this recipe does for you! Whip up a simple yet amazing pork filling and top off with wonton strips! 

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15. Pork Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Scramble

This recipe works just as great if you are looking for a simple breakfast or want to whip up breakfast for dinner! Just fry pork sausage and onion, cook eggs and cheese, and bring it all together for a yummy and filling meal! 

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Pork Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Scramble

16. Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Bowls

This is going to taste like something you get at a restaurant but anyone can make it! All you have to do is fry the aromatics and chili and then add in the ground pork. Cook for a while before tossing in sugar and fish sauce and cook the pork until caramelized. It really is that easy! 

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17. Pork Mince Omelet 

Making an omelet has never been easier or tastier! The secret to getting this omelet to taste so amazing is that the ground pork is quickly marinated for added flavor. Once this is done, just cook up the pork with seasonings and add in the egg mixture! 

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Pork Mince Omelet

18. Sweet and Spicy Pork Lettuce Wraps

With this amazing recipe, you get a picture perfect dinner in half an hour! The pork and veggies are cooked and tossed in a sweet and spicy peanut sauce. The filling is wrapped up in lettuce leaves. If you want extra flavor, make sure to make the serving sauce and drizzle some on top. 

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19. Air Fryer Pork Chops

What if you were told that you could have perfectly fried pork chops for four in just 20 minutes? No, this isn’t a joke! These pork chops are seasoned with herbs and spices before being added to the air fryer. Flip halfway through the frying process and you have crispy, golden, and perfectly seasoned chops! 

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20. Brown Sugar, Pork, and Apples

This dish looks so fancy and is so delicious that no one is going to believe how simple it is to make! Just press mustard, brown sugar, apple juice, and garlic onto the pork. Then, cook in a pan, along with apple slices. You are done when the pork is cooked all the way through! 

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21. Ground Pork Hash

Who does love pork and potatoes – they are like the two best things! Cooked ground pork is added to potatoes that are cooking in herbs and spices. Everything is continuously combined together until it all becomes one big beautiful hash! 

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22. Asian Pork Rolls

Do you want to create the ultimate appetizer without having to do much work? This is the recipe for you! The pork is cooked in aromatics and sauce before being rolled in small squares of puff pastry. The pastry is baked and then served with a homemade spicy sauce!  

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23. Pork Bites

These pork bites work as a snack, appetizer, or even as a side. What makes these bites so delicious is a marinade – no worries, it is a really simple one. Once the pork bites are done marinating, they are tossed in a homemade seasoning and baked until cooked through. 

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24. Pork Fragrant Noodles

With how easy and delicious these pork noodles are to make, you are going to want to make them every night of the week! The dish gets its flavor from the pork, veggies, aromatics, chili, and the incredible stir fry sauce. Add cooked noodles into the mix and you have yourself a winner! 

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Pork Fragrant Noodles

These easy pork recipes are proof that cooking doesn’t have to be hard work. You can put together a delicious meal with minimal fuss and ingredients. And now that you know the recipes to help you out, you will be unstoppable! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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