Bring home the bacon with our best pork recipes
Juicy, flavourful and surprisingly nutritious, pork is one of the most versatile proteins you can have in your weekly rotation. Naturally rich in high-quality protein, pork also provides key nutrients like thiamine, zinc and iron, making it a well-rounded choice for filling and satisfying main meals. With a variety of cuts to choose from (from lean pork tenderloin to slow-cooking shoulder and crispy-bellied roasts), there’s a pork dish to suit every taste and occasion.
What truly sets pork apart is its incredible ability to absorb flavour. It pairs beautifully with bold Asian-inspired marinades, fragrant herbs, sweet glazes, smoky spices and classic seasonings alike. Whether it’s caramelised and sticky, crumbed and golden, or slow-braised until meltingly tender, pork delivers depth and richness in every bite.
This collection of New Idea Food’s best pork recipes showcases just how adaptable it can be for lunch or dinner. Think speedy pork mince meals for busy weeknights, healthy salads, hearty roasts for Sunday gatherings and comforting slow-cooked dishes that fill the kitchen with mouth-watering aromas.
32 of our best pork recipes
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This is a taste sensation!
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Use your noodle(s) for this quick and tasty meal.
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You’ll be a dumpling master in no time.
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This impressive dish is made easy in an air fryer.
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This speedy meal rewards you with fresh, aromatic flavours.
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It’s packed with festive flavours.
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Whip up this flavoursome dish in minutes.
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The family will be raving over this roast pork dish, it’s worth that little bit of extra time.
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Straight from the kitchen of My Kitchen Rules contestants Ash & Cassie.
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A perfect Sunday dinner option.
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Impress your friends and family with this ‘fakeaway’ dish.
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Quick and easy!
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This super fresh salad is a meal in itself.
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Bringing together two of our favourite Christmas dishes in a festive new way.
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A must-try dish that you’ll be sure to add to your repeat recipe roster.
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Featuring the rich, piquant flavours of Goa.
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Put the local Thai restaurant out of business.
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Enjoy a hearty meal with an easy clean-up.
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Give your menu a makeover with this cracker dinner.
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A healthy dish you can whip up in 20 minutes.
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Gutsy one-pot, no side dish needed – just crusty bread.
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Gnocch, gnocch, who’s there? A hearty, wholesome and delicious meal for one.
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This super yum noodle dish will be a new family favourite!
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A delicious combination of flavours.
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We’ve taken all the hard work out of this Vietnamese classic – it’s SO quick and easy!
