50 Pork Recipes – Midweek Marvels & Meaty Delights

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Can’t decide what to cook? These pork recipes will have you running to the market. Whether serving up a midweek marvel, something braaied and basted, a crackling roast for a special occasion or something fit for comfort, have your pick of these tasty pork recipes.

Meaty Delights

From samoosas to sosaties, these meaty delights are ideal for entertaining.

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Pork & Pineapple Snack Skewers with Coconut Curry Sauce

Relish the flavours of these Fiji-inspired skewers; dunk into the coconut curry sauce and wash down with a cold beer.

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Peri Peri Pork Neck Espetada with Lemon Yoghurt Dipping Sauce

Spicy and braaied to perfection, these pork neck espetadas are a surefire way to impress guests. Can’t handle the heat? Dip into the yoghurt sauce to cool down.

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Pork Samoosas with Homemade Peach Chutney

Tasty pockets of flavour loaded with curried spiced pork mince, wrapped in crunchy pastry and served with a deliciously jammy peach chutney. Divine!

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Pork Meatballs with Bocconcini & Spicy Arrabiata Sauce

Italian fare served on a stick. These bite-sized appetisers will wow guests.

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Pork & Mushroom Vol au Vents

Elevate your next get-together with these French savoury treats.

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Homemade Pork & Leek Sausage Rolls

Herby pork mince infused with fragrant sage and butter-fried leeks, all encased in a flaky puff pastry – what more could you want?

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Harumaki

These Japanese-inspired spring rolls are filled with tender pork, veg and bean sprouts. Dip into the gingery honey-Soy sauce for the ultimate bite.

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Korean BBQ Pork Skewers with Pink Lady Apples

Korean BBQ is in a flavour league of its own, and so are these crowd-pleasing skewers. They’re the perfect addition to your next braai.

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Frikadelles with Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauces

Social gatherings aren’t complete without frikadelles. Serve this local favourite with a side of spicy smoor and chutney mayo – this is the only time we’ll allow double-dipping.

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Sticky Orange and Cumin Glazed Pork Belly Skewers

Cumin adds an earthy flavour to these orange-glazed beauties.

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Meaty Midweek Marvels

Nosh on these breakfast, lunch and dinner midweek marvels.

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Pork Power Loco Omelette

A Mexican-inspired, protein-packed omelette that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.

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Pork Fillet with Rainbow Slaw & Soy-Cashew Butter Dressing

Brimming with bold, fresh flavours, this Asian-inspired pork fillet bowl is a fantastic way to load up on your veggies and protein in one serving.

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Breakfast Frittata

Frittata is one of those dishes you can’t go wrong with. This delish version is filled with pork lardons and cherry tomatoes. Yum!

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Honey Garlic Pork Noodle Bowl

Pork belly infused with a garlicky, spicy, sweet ‘n sour marinade and served with sesame oil-coated noodles and crunchy stir-fry – talk about an umami flavour bomb!

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Crispy Pork Schnitzel with Tomato Salad & Labneh

Treat your taste buds to this tasty Mediterranean-inspired dish. It’s super satisfying and just what you need to beat that midday slump.
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Pork Neck Steaks with Esquite

Midweek dinners just got better! Marinated in a zesty mixture and served with a punchy esquite salad, these steaks are taken to tasty heights.

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Smoky BBQ Spiced Pork Fillet with Skillet Onions & Mushrooms

A blushing pink pork fillet served on a bed of caramelised onions and mushrooms. Delish!

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Pork Neck Vindaloo Curry

Stocked with Kashmiri chilli, garam masala, green cardamom and cumin seeds, this incredibly flavourful Vindaloo is one you’ll make time and again.

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Pork Burgers & Bites

Craving some meaty goodness? Sink your teeth into these pork recipes.

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Southern Fried Pork Schnitzel Burgers with Avo Mayo

Stacked to the heavens, this cheeky burger is loaded with slaw, crispy pork schnitzels, melty cheddar, caramelised onions and drizzled with avo mayo. It’s just downright indulgent!

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Kiwi Burger Sliders

Beetroot and egg probably aren’t your go-to burger toppings, but this classic Kiwi combo will win you over. This is one seriously juicy and hunky burger.

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pork burger recipes

Pork Burger with Bourbon BBQ Sauce, Bacon & Cheese

With bacon, sweet bourbon BBQ sauce, caramelised onions and jalapeños for heat, this is the burger of your dreams. One of our favourite pork recipes, for sure!

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Pork Neck Steak Sliders with Crispy Onion Rings

Pork neck is one of the most tender cuts, making it ideal for these mouthwatering burgers. Top these sensational sliders with onion rings and refreshing apple salsa.

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Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos with Chilli Apple Salsa

If there’s one thing we can’t resist, it’s a pulled pork taco. We’ve revamped this Mexican street food staple with a refreshing chilli apple salsa for a flavour explosion.

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Pulled Pork Nachos with Spicy Guacamole

For the ultimate shareable, tuck into these pulled pork nachos with friends and family.

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Bobotie Pork Pot Pies

Sunday lunch in a bite! A twist on the local classic, bobotie, this pork version is encased in a golden pastry crust and served with blatjang and turmeric rice with apricots and almonds.

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Classic Pork Pies

Who could resist the charm of a good ol’ pork pie? This one incorporates bacon mince to make the pork filling extra delicious.

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Braaied & Basted

Bring out these bangers for the best braai feast.

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best pork ribs

Sweet & Sour BBQ Pork Ribs

Sweet and sour Asian flavours take these braaied pork ribs to the next level. You won’t want your ribs any other way after trying these – trust us!

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Pork Ribs with Coffee Basting Sauce

Coffee wouldn’t be your first instinct when thinking about flavour pairings for ribs, but the hint of bitterness beautifully balances the barbecue and ginger notes. Delish!

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Pork Ribs With BBQ Sauce & Charred Lemons

Sticky, saucy and zingy, these pork ribs are lip-smackingly good.

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Pulled Pork Braaibroodjies

Take regular braaibroodjies to even tastier heights. Pork leg is seared, basted in beer and roasted to give it that delicious, pull-apart texture. Braai guests will be salivating!

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Chilli, Honey and Lime Pork Loin Chops

Honeyed, spicy and zesty, these pork loin chops make for the ultimate Sunday lunch or braai feast. Enjoy with a lime and Parmesan herb salad to make a meal of it.

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Thick Cut Pork Loin Chops with Monkey Gland Sauce

Monkey gland sauce holds a special place in the hearts and bellies of South Africans. Top this delish, Spur-inspired dish with crispy fried onions.

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Fit For Comfort

From casserole dishes to stews, these comfort foods will warm your soul.

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Pork Ragú Country Cottage Pie

Not your average cottage pie, this English-inspired casserole dish is at the heart of comfort food. Parmesan mash and pork ragù filling – what more could you want?

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Waterblommetjie & Pork Knuckle Soup

If you love waterblommetjie bredie, you’ll slurp up every bit of this soup.

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Split Pea Soup with Smoked Pork

A porky twist on a winter classic. The smoked pork really ramps up the flavour.

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Pork Shank and Vegetable Pot Pie

This pork and veg pot pie was made for rainy days.

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ClemenGold Glazed Kassler Chops with Charred Spring Onions

Glazed with zesty goodness, these Kassler chops make for a simple and satisfying midweek meal. Char some spring onions for a side of veg.

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Spicy Korean-inspired Pork and Potato Stew

Gamjatang is a hearty and spicy Korean staple that’s steeped with deliciousness.

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Posh Pork Dinners

Hosting a fancy dinner? These posh pork recipes were made to bowl over guests.

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Pork Chops Au Poivre

Tender pork chops on a bed of peppery, garlicky sauce  – this French favourite is unmatched!

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Pork Ragù with Pappardelle

Silky pappardelle ribbons with fragrant pork ragù – we could curl up with a bowl of this pasta dish any day of the week!

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Tomapork Chops in Cider Sauce with Pink Lady Apples

A classic French dish with a modern twist! Tomapork chops and sautéed apples served with buttery mash and creamy apple cider sauce – absolutely divine!

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Irish Pork Stew with Colcannon

Relish the comforting flavours of this beloved Irish dish. Pork shoulder is arguably the best cut for this mouthwatering meal.

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Sticky Asian Pork Belly with ClemenGold Glaze

ClemenGold lends the perfect amount of zest and sweetness to this insanely delicious pork belly dish. Get in our bellies!

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Char Siu Pork Belly with Pink Lady Apples

Char Siu and sticky rice – this Cantonese dish offers peak comfort. The spices take this apple-pork combo to seriously tasty heights.

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A Cut Above the Rest

Special occasions call for something that’s a cut above the rest…

roast pork recipes
roast pork recipes

Deboned and Stuffed Rolled Pork Loin Roast with Roast Potatoes

Crispy crackling on the outside and tender pork on the inside. This roast is royally delicious!

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Berry Glazed Gammon with Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Berry jam and Dijon mustard come together for the ultimate pork recipe.

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Honey & Harissa Glazed Pork Neck Roast

A Middle Eastern-inspired pork roast with flavours of honey and harissa. Enjoy with tahini drizzled pumpkin wedges for a real showstopper!

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Pork Leg Roast with Roast Potatoes and Green Beans

What’s a roast without green beans and potatoes…?
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Pork Belly Porchetta with Roasted Pears, Fennel and Onion

Feast on this perfect porchetta, guaranteed to elevate any special occasion.

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Roast Pork Shoulder with Apple & Onion Gravy

Try not to hog the gravy boat when you savour this roaring roast. It’s an absolute stunner!

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