Pork recipes

Indian pork in spinach sauce braises cubed pork with garam masala, ginger, yogurt, and chilies, finished with puréed spinach. A rich, saag-style curry that deepens with slow oven time.

Five fragrant spice pork is a quick Chinese stir-fry of marinated lean pork strips tossed with soy sauce, sherry, and aromatic Chinese five-spice powder. Ready in 25 minutes.

Pork Normande for one with tenderloin braised in apple juice, sliced apples, and onion, finished with brandy and yogurt. A classic French single-serving dinner.

Slow-simmered pork shoulder stew braised in beer with tomatoes, serrano chile, cumin, and cilantro. A hearty Mexican-style stew served over rice.

Pan-seared pork chops with a briny caper, tomato, and Dijon mustard pan sauce finished with white wine vinegar. A French-inspired skillet dinner with bold, sharp flavors.

Pork shoulder braised in white wine and tarragon vinegar, finished with cornichons, Dijon mustard, cream, and Brussels sprouts. French bistro comfort served over buttered noodles.

British pork belly and pig's kidney casserole slow-braised with celery, onion, orange zest, and rosemary, then chilled overnight for depth. Old-school nose-to-tail comfort food from the English kitchen.

Roasted pork tenderloin and vegetables glazes pork, sweet potatoes, corn, and onion with an apple-jelly-and-mustard brush for a complete sheet-pan dinner for four.

German pork chops in onion beer sauce (Schweinekotelett in Zwiebelsosse). Pan-fried chops simmered in beer and beef broth with sliced onions and gravy.

Elegant pork chops baked tender then topped with Gruyere-Dijon mixture and finished with creamy apple brandy pan sauce for special occasion dinner.

Broiled pineapple is a tasty alternative to a traditional bed of rice or pasta.

Spicy cranberry pork chops with whole-berry cranberry sauce, raisins, brown sugar, orange juice, and cinnamon. A sweet-tart microwave pork chop dinner.

Asian-style barbecue pork tenderloin marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and fresh ginger, then smoked on a covered grill. Served with a sesame barbecue sauce.

Pork cutlets with a crunchy almond and cracker crust, seasoned with cayenne and coriander, dipped in buttermilk egg wash and pan-fried golden in butter.

Italian-style pork tenderloin roasted and marinated in balsamic vinegar, rosemary, sage, and pink peppercorns. A make-ahead dish that gets better up to 3 days in the fridge.

Spit-roasted whole pork loin dry-rubbed and rested a full 30 hours, then slow-turned on the rotisserie. Finished with a splash of coffee in the pan juices for deep, unexpected roasted flavor.