Some flavour pairings just work – pork with apples is one of those timeless matches. The umami-rich pork complements the tart yet sweet apples, creating a deliciously versatile contrast, especially when using Pink Lady® apples. From American-style barbecue to Asian snacks and Mexican dishes, these globally inspired pork and apple recipes show the way.
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Whether enjoyed as an on-the-go snack, a lunchbox essential or a culinary ingredient, Pink Lady® apples elevate every occasion with their juicy, tangy, sweet flavour. Packed with goodness and hand-picked with care, they serve as a natural source of energy and are rich in vitamin C, making them ideal for the whole family. More than just a fruit, they were made for indulging in life’s sweet moments. Look out for their iconic heart-shaped seal of approval.
Entertain friends and family and make the most of this powerful pairing with these pork and apple recipes.
Pork is perfect for prepping midweek meals and weekend feasts. It’s loaded with flavour, pairs well with apples and is one of the most economical proteins, making it great for feeding a hungry bunch. And with different cuts, from ribs to tenderloin and more, it’s incredibly versatile. Entertain friends and family and make the most of this powerful pairing with these pork and apple recipes.
Pork Ribs with Apple-Butter BBQ Sauce
Saucy, sticky and unapologetically messy, these American-inspired pork ribs were made for weekend entertaining and second helpings. Bring a napkin and your appetite!
This meaty delight is glazed with apple-butter barbecue sauce.
The secret to getting tender and tasty ribs in half the time? Load the seasoned ribs into the pressure cooker with stock and let it cook until ready. For that charred, smoky taste, baste the ribs and grill them in the oven. Instead of your regular barbecue ribs, this meaty delight is glazed with apple butter-infused barbecue sauce for that irresistible taste. Pink Lady® apples are cooked in apple juice and combined with cinnamon, brown sugar and lemon juice, giving that signature spiced, sweet glaze. Finish with diced apples for a bit of crunch and enjoy every bite.
Recipe for Pork Ribs with Apple-Butter BBQ Sauce
Apple & Leek Galette with Smoked Pork Rashers
Elevate casual lunches with this rustic yet refined galette. Savour it with a crisp glass of wine and a leafy salad for a true French-inspired feast.
Pink Lady® apple slices add elegance to this rustic dish.
Smoky, sweet and creamy, this savoury galette is layered with complex flavours yet simple enough to make. With the buttery shortcrust, tangy crème fraîche, caramelised leeks, smoky pork and sweet apples, it’s delicious and ideal for entertaining. The pork rashers are glazed with honey, lending a sweet-savoury flavour, while the Pink Lady® apple slices are fanned across the top, adding elegance to this rustic dish. Sprinkle the galette edges with Everything Bagel seasoning and bake until golden. Finish with fresh thyme for a fragrant feast.
Recipe for Apple & Leek Galette with Smoked Pork Rashers
Crispy Pork & Pink Lady® Rice Paper Rolls
Dunked in peanut sauce, these rice paper rolls are fresh and vibrant. Host a make-your-own dinner party and watch guests snack on these Asian-inspired bites.
The smoky tenderloin takes these rolls to delicious heights.
Bright, punchy and packed with goodness, these rolls are all about balance, with Pink Lady® apples lending just the right pop of tart sweetness. Tenderloin, one of the most tender pork cuts, is sliced into strips, seasoned, fried until golden and set aside. The rice paper wrappers are softened just enough to roll, then filled with layers of sliced avocado, red cabbage, julienned carrots and apples, fresh coriander and lettuce. The smoky and succulent tenderloin takes these rolls to delicious heights. Everything is wrapped up snugly and served with a garlicky Thai-style peanut dipping sauce for the perfect complement. It’s absolutely delicious!
Recipe for Crispy Pork & Pink Lady® Rice Paper Rolls
Pork & Apple Tostadas
These tasty tostadas are loud, layered and loaded with flavour. It’s the kind of dish that turns an ordinary dinner into a proper fiesta. Enjoy with a cold beer for the ultimate treat.
Pink Lady® apples add extra brightness and crunch.
Crispy tortillas are stacked with saucy pulled pork, avo and crunchy apples. Juicy pork neck is seasoned, seared until golden and pressure-cooked in stock until fork tender. Once shredded, it’s coated in smoky barbecue sauce. For a crunchy texture, fry the tortillas until crisp and top with creamy smashed avo and all the fixings. Think sweet julienned apple, sharp pickled onions, jalapeños and fresh coriander. Pink Lady® apples add extra brightness and crunch that cuts through the richness. Serve while hot and tell everyone to dig in.
Recipe for Pork & Apple Tostadas
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