It’s no secret that Southerners love pork. You’ll find pork chops on the menu at every meat and three, and there’s a barbecue joint in almost every town in the South.
Pork is inexpensive and adaptable. You can slow-cook a pork roast, fry chops in a skillet, or bake a ham in the oven. Pork is also grill-friendly, and with its mild flavor, kids tend to love it.
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite pork options to help you plan meals and get dinner on the table.
Pork Chops with Cherry Peppers
Pork chops with cherry peppers and onion are perfect for a quick dinner. You’ll have this dish on the table in less than an hour! The sweet cherry peppers lend a delightfully piquant flavor to the sauce, which begs for some crusty bread to sop it up.
Get the recipe: Pork Chops with Cherry Peppers
Oven Pulled Pork
Oven-pulled pork, made with a zesty BBQ rub and dark beer, is cooked at a low temperature in the oven for hours to reach tender perfection. This slow-cooking process allows the spices from the rub and the beer to meld and infuse the meat, creating the best oven-pulled pork you’ve ever had!
Get the recipe: Oven Pulled Pork
Braised Pork Shoulder
This tender Braised Pork Shoulder is slow-roasted and marinated in dark beer and aromatic herbs, then combined with caramelized onions and a kick of chipotle. It’s a comfort dish that never disappoints and will have your folks clamoring for more!
Get the recipe: Braised Pork Shoulder
Oven Baked Ribs
These Oven Baked Ribs in Foil are covered in a spicy rub, slathered in barbecue sauce, and roasted with our foolproof cooking method for the most tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs you’ve ever tasted! These ribs are perfect any time of year and will make a great addition to your regular menu rotation.
Get the recipe: Oven Baked Ribs
Navy Bean and Ham Soup
Granny’s Navy Bean and Ham Soup is so tasty and the easiest recipe for bean soup! Thousands of readers have loved this soup over the years because it’s not only delicious but also simple and uses mostly pantry ingredients or refrigerator staples.
Get the recipe: Navy Bean and Ham Soup
Pork Chops with Cream of Mushroom Soup
Pork chops with cream of mushroom soup will become a family favorite the first time you make it! Millions of readers can’t be wrong, and this recipe has been in our top ten for more than a decade. Perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions, this recipe is a delicious twist on traditional pork dishes that everyone will love.
Get the recipe: Pork Chops with Cream of Mushroom Soup
Italian Sliders
Italian sliders are the perfect combination of spicy deli meats, gooey cheeses, and tangy Italian dressing, making them an ideal choice for game day or a hassle-free weekday dinner. With layers of pepperoni, salami, capicola, provolone, and mozzarella cheese, our sliders are full of robust flavor and comforting goodness. And they’re so easy to make!
Get the recipe: Italian Sliders
Baked Ham with Honey Bourbon Glaze
This baked ham recipe features a honey and brown sugar glaze with bourbon and orange juice—better than store-bought and half the price!
Get the recipe: Baked Ham with Honey Bourbon Glaze
Skillet Pork Chops with Vegetables
This easy one-pot pork chops recipe includes carrots, green beans, and potatoes — all you need for an easy weeknight meal.
Get the recipe: Skillet Pork Chops
Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers
Sausage, Peppers, and Onions on a sheet pan baked in the oven—so easy! One-pan dinners are the best for quick preparation and cleanup, and we usually have enough leftovers for a second meal.
Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers
Oven Baked Bacon
Bacon is a secret weapon in meal-prepping! You can make a pan of this oven-baked bacon early in the week and use it to add flavor to several meals or speed up breakfast! Oven-baked bacon is perfectly crispy every time. Forget the mess and standing over the skillet — cooking bacon in the oven is the way to go!
Get the recipe: Oven Baked Bacon
Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions
Pork chops with caramelized onions, capers, and white wine are delicious with noodles, mashed potatoes, cheese grits, or spaghetti squash.
Get the recipe: Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions
Best Sides for Pork Recipes
You can never go wrong with green beans as a side for most pork recipes. But you can also serve mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, roasted vegetables, or fried rice. The options are endless!
Get the recipes: Favorite Side Dishes
Best Desserts
If you’re having a big family gathering, good desserts are a must! When we serve pork recipes, we love to pair apple desserts like this Caramel Apple Cake. There are tons of dessert options that will be perfect with your meal.
Get the recipes: Desserts for Days
