This is one of those powerhouse cuts of meat that can transform into just about anything you want, from spicy barbacoa to sweet, smoky pulled pork. The main goals are just FLAVOR and TEXTURE, and these recipes absolutely deliver on both.
1. Cider-Brined Pulled Pork
Bring excitement to your coming BBQ get-together with this cider-brined pulled pork! This dish is wonderful because of the sweet taste of apple cider matched with savory spices, together providing a flavor that’s truly one of a kind and difficult to put down.
Offer it up on a soft bun and add your favorite BBQ sauce. Be sure to have slaw as well!
2. Slow Cooker Sweet Pork Barbacoa
In need of a brand new recipe for your Crock-Pot? What about sweet pork barbacoa?
Sprinkle a mix of chili powder, brown sugar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the pork. Next, come chicken broth and tomato paste, which will make it extra flavorful and delicious. Cook in the slow cooker, and eight hours later, you can eat.
3. Carolina Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Carolina pulled pork is truly something that is made with love. Luckily, this recipe uses a slow cooker, which takes much of the labor.
Rub it in brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder for a spicy, sweet taste. Put a blend of apple cider vinegar, ground mustard, and brown sugar into the pot as well to prevent the meat from sticking.
Try it together with slaw and fries. You won’t regret it.
4. Smoked Pulled Pork Butt
If you have a smoker, this is absolutely the best way you could ever cook a pork butt! That added charred taste penetrates into the meat, making each mouthful better than the last.
Cooking low and slow is the key. You must practice patience!
Doing so lets the fat render and the pork turns incredibly soft. This is more than worthwhile in the end, believe me!
5. Blackened Corn and Smoked Pork Soup
For people who like sweet, savory, smoky tastes, this soup is for you.
While the blackened corn might require a bit longer to make, it all happens in the same Dutch oven, meaning that after it’s ready, you can just toss everything else into the pot. Have confidence that this soup will be the favorite of all who try it.
6. Puerto Rican Pernil
Pernil is a classic dish that’s made with pork butt rubbed in garlic, sazón, and adobo. It’s slow-roasted until it simply falls apart.
To enjoy genuine Puerto Rican flavors, try it with Puerto Rican rice and beans, or throw it into quesadillas, pasta, or pizza. You can’t go wrong!
7. Smoked Pulled Pork Enchiladas
With sensitive pulled pork mixed with a scrumptious enchilada sauce and melted cheese, how could anyone say no? With this dish, you will feel warm from the inside, and I assure you that you will come back for more.
Offer with a bit of rice plus a dollop of sour cream. With that, you will enjoy a tasty meal that is guaranteed to please everyone at the table.
8. Roast Pork Butt
For any event, roast pork butt is a great dish to cook, while also simple to make. With spices to bring a heap of taste, the meat is amazing and not too overpowering.
Once it’s tender to the fork, offer it with some roasted potatoes, green salad, and a tasty chunk of cornbread. What a treat!
9. Instant Pot Boston Butt
I might love slow-cooked pork, but my patience has limits. That’s where the Instant Pot enters!
Prepare this in a pressure cooker and have that delicious, soft meat in an hour. To make a complete meal, serve with mashed potatoes plus roasted veggies.
10. Mexican Posole Soup
All winter, Mexican posole soup is a hearty, delicious dish to make.
This amazing meal of pork, beans, and spices goes well with toppings like shredded cilantro, cheddar, and lime wedges. It’s completely irresistible!
11. Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Chili
Nothing is as good on a winter day as a bowl of chili. With its simple-to-follow recipe and few ingredients, this pulled pork version will not let you down.
Although it’s easy to make, this meal has both complexity and deliciousness. Add some sour cream and cornbread for a hearty meal that’ll warm you to the core.
12. Texas-Style Smoked Pulled Pork
If a mouthful of flavor is what you want, look no further than Texas-style smoked pulled pork. With a spice rub and mesquite smoke, it tastes as good as pulled pork can.
Create additional amounts, since it’s so good that you’ll want to! Put the extra on sandwiches the next day for a scrumptious dish.
13. Oven-Roasted Low and Slow Pork Butt
For a great Sunday dinner, consider serving this oven-roasted pork butt. Every member of your family will rave!
After marinating in savory spices and herbs, it spends many hours in the oven to become tender and delicious. Serve alongside favorite sides and enjoy.
14. Filipino Pork Barbecue Skewer
These easy and delicious Filipino pork barbecue skewers will have you craving them all the time. With soy sauce, Sprite, brown sugar, cane vinegar, bay leaves, garlic powder, and pepper, the marinade is a balance of light, sweet, and savory tastes.
You’ll also create a delicious glaze of banana ketchup, oyster sauce, chili sesame oil, lemon juice, and pepper. The two together are magical!
15. Tender Grilled Pork Butt
Going low and slow is essential to cooking a scrumptious pork butt.
Even so, you’ll need to use brown sugar bourbon seasoning and beef broth for optimum deliciousness. If you apply that to a grill, the results can be amazing!
16. Pork Carnitas
If I had to pick, pork carnitas would likely be my all-time favorite taco filling. The name means “little meats,” made by cooking pork slowly in lard until it becomes so tender.
After shredding, the meat is broiled to offer the edges an amazing, crispy texture. There’s often orange juice in the marinade for a tart, citrus taste.
17. Pork Vindaloo
Vindaloo, a Goan curry based on the Portuguese dish carne de vinha d’alhos, appears at many Indian restaurants and is known as quite spicy! Even though chicken or lamb is often used, pork is the traditional protein.
Serve over rice or naan bread, and feel free to alter the spice levels. If the heat’s too much, cool your mouth with some raita or chutney.
18. Authentic Cuban Pork Roast
To make it taste as good as it could, pork needs to be marinated in a blend of lime juice, garlic, cumin, and oregano, then roasted. This dish is just as tasty as that sounds. The pork is also scrumptious and a little spicy.
Have this alongside rice and beans plus a simple salad. For more flavor, offer with cilantro that’s freshly chopped together with some avocado slices.
19. Slow Roasted Honey Soy Pork
If you enjoy a hearty meal, this sticky, slow-roasted pork is definitely for you. It’s really easy. Simply slow-roast the meat in the oven using some spices, soy sauce, and honey.
You’ll soon have a juicy piece of pork that’s bursting with flavor. What a treat!
20. Hawaiian Style Slow Cooker Kalua Pork
Few things taste as good as Hawaiian-style Kalua pork. When I tasted this for the first time, it had been cooked underground!
You can still taste this great meal, though. This version can be made in the slow cooker and tastes simply amazing. To best enjoy, put it over rice, then top with roasted pineapple plus caramelized onions.
21. Leftover Pulled Pork Tater Tot Casserole
I practically always make way too much pulled pork. As a result, I’m often looking for new ways to use what’s left. That’s why I now love this tater tot casserole!
It’s crispy up top, packed with meat down low, and contains a delicious creamy sauce. Also, it takes an hour to cook, tops!
22. Competition-Style Pork Butt
Reward your taste buds with this scrumptious competition-style pork butt recipe! After rubbing the meat with a spice blend that smells fantastic, cook gradually to ensure that it’s soft.
You’ll end up with a flavorful, juicy chunk of pork that’s amazing inside of tacos and sweet potatoes, or on top of burgers. Add some tangy BBQ sauce and have a side of crisp slaw.
23. Pork Stew
This pork stew is best to eat during the winter.
First, brown the meat, then let it simmer with chicken broth to make it as soft as possible. For increased flavor, put in smoked sausage, a dash of apple cider vinegar, and bacon.