Pork

Pork is a rich and appetising meat, and its cooking aroma is like no other. Pork neck is incredibly versatile and can be prepared in many ways; here the whole piece is braised, and the result is wonderfully moist and full of flavour.

Tender slices of pork are drizzled in a buttery lemon caper sauce in this easy, crowd-pleasing dish.

Slice this delicious pork loin thickly and serve with roasted vegetables; there'll be no complaints. To make sure the crackling maintains its crunchy deliciousness, don't cover it too tightly when resting the meat.

Hot sliced pork with fennel seeds, beans and goat's cheese - a winning combination in this simple dish.

An exquisite Asian starter dish of hoisin pork with salted crackling from Australian Women's Weekly.

Use crisp and crunchy fresh water chestnuts for this recipe if you can find them. They contrast beautifully with the soft, silky wontons.

Served with a plum dipping sauce, these pork and cabbage rice paper rolls are great for a share platter and require no cooking.

This delicious pork and vegetable soup is packed full of goodness and beautiful Japanese flavours that will leave you wanting more. The tender meat and noodles work perfectly together in this healthy Winter dish.

Served with udon noodles and a punchy ginger and hazelnut dressing, this pork salad is deliciously satisfying.

Tangy and fragrant Vietnamese pork steaks with noodle salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

The use of the word “jerk” in culinary terms refers to a spicy jamaican seasoning used to marinate meat, seafood or poultry before grilling or roasting it. While each cook has his or her particular favourite combination of spices, jerk almost always contains allspice, thyme and chilli. Piri piri is an Afro-Portuguese hot sauce made […]

Patties can be prepared several hours ahead. Keep covered in the refrigerator. Cook as required. Note

Tasty little pork filled lettuce cups make a great starter; or serve them up as part of a banquet meal.

Home-made wontons are surprisingly easy to make, and entirely worth it for the freshness of the flavours.

A delicious slow-roasted honey and soy pork neck with complex Asian spices and flavours.

Fast and fresh, this pork and green bean noodle stir fry is a great mid-week dinner recipe.

A fresh and bold Asian broth with crispy pork belly that melts in the mouth.

These tender, barbecued lemon and garlic pork ribs are literally finger-licking good, perfect for lunch with friends.

Crispy Asian-style fried tofu with pork mince and wombok.

It's important not to overcrowd the turkey, fennel and lemon in the baking dish so they cook evenly and caramelise.

These delicious Asian spiced pork spare ribs are wonderfully tender and packed full of flavour that your whole family will love.

Before starting the recipe, boil the kettle so you have boiling water ready to prepare the noodles. Chinese barbecued pork, also called char siew, is traditionally cooked in special ovens, it has a sweet-sticky coating made from soy sauce, sherry, five-spice powder and hoisin sauce. It’s available from chinese butcher shops, ask them to slice […]

Tender roast pork belly is delicious cooked in Asian spices and served with a reduction of the cooking sauces.

Szechuan soup is a traditional hot and sour Chinese soup that is packed with flavour.

A classic of American frontier cookery, pork and beans makes a fabulous weekend lunch or dinner dish in the middle of winter.

This deliciously warming soup is packed full of tender shredded pork and hearty beans to create the ultimate Winter comfort meal.

Rich and fragrant Thai coconut and coriander pork from Australian Women's Weekly.

You can use crayfish tails in place of the lobster for this salty and delicious Cantonese lobster with black beans recipe.

East meets West in these delicious Asian-style pork meatball rolls with hoisin mayonnaise.

Calzone is an Italian filled pastry, similar to a folded pizza, that originated in Naples.

For a more intense flavour, marinate the pork for 3 hours or overnight. Note

Use thinly sliced pork fillet instead of pork strips if you like. Pork mixture can be marinated for a few hours or overnight in the fridge. Note

Some butchers sell a pork and veal mixture, this is fine to use here; buy 625 grams. Note

Fermenting soybeans with salt and a particular fungus knows as kōji results in this traditional Japanese soup known as miso. It provides a base with an incredible depth of flavour for soups such as this one.

Sweet chunks of apple, whole spring onions and sage add complex flavour to this slow-cooked pork neck pot roast.

Mirin is sweet rice wine used in Japanese cooking, it is not sake. Available from Asian grocery stores. Note

Shoulder is a great cut for a recipe like this Italian braised pork as it stays tender and moist without being fatty. Ask your butcher to bone, roll and tie the cut for you.

Slow cooking the pork in this way will result in a meat so tender that you could cut it with a spoon. Serve with a steaming bowl of rice to ensure you soak up every last drop of that delicious sauce.

Sprinkled with fresh sage and brimming with contrasting flavours, this casserole makes a wonderful family meal.

Mamma Rosa always added a handful of crumbs first soaked in milk to the meatball mixture, which kept the balls nice and light, and helped use up leftover crusts of bread.

This simple broad bean and feta salad makes a great bed for these lemon pepper pork cutlets.

This exquisite pork hock with peanut caramel & pickled cucumber is perfect for a special occasion.

The beauty of this meat loaf is that you can use regular sausage mince, or buy your favourite sausages and simply squeeze the mince from the skins. We love it with creamy mash and greens.

This colourful pork and seafood salad is bursting with exciting flavours and textures.

If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. Note

A creamy risotto flavoured with delicious pork and five spice.

Fresh fennel and apple relish makes this simple dish of pork cutlet and potato into something rather special.

This sweet and sour noodle salad is great for lunch or a light dinner.

Rich bolognese sauce, replete with sausage, pork and veal, is perfectly paired with al dente rigatoni tubes.

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A fragrant Vietnamese roasted pork loin from Australian Women's Weekly.

Sang choy bow can be served in witlof or betel leaves, for impressive cocktail food.

A chunky, smoky and delicious Mexican bean and shredded pork soup from Australian Women's Weekly. The ultimate warming dinner dish for cooler evenings.

Sticky glazed pork with a quick and simple cucumber and cashew salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Suitable to freeze at the end of step 4. Coconut water is the liquid from the centre of an immature coconut. It is readily available in tetra packs and cans from a variety of supermarkets. Ensure it’s labelled 100 per cent coconut water, and that it is not sweetened. Note

The trick to becoming a stir-fry pro, is making sure you have all the ingredients ready to-go before you begin frying.

To make sure that the crackling on this pork leg roast is crisp and light, pat the skin dry with paper towel or a tea-towel before scoring the rind. Serve with sage potatoes and apple sauce.

Bite into fluffy dough to a juicy pork filling with these mouth-watering steamed buns.

This classic French dish is rich and comforting; perfect for a cosy night in.

Asian-style pork and prawn wonton in a delicious noodle soup from Australian Women's Weekly.

This delicious, hearty Irish pie is comfort food at its best.

A bright, colourful and comforting dish. these pork chops are perfect with almond vegetables.

Loaded with spring vegetables and herby pork meatballs, this soup is delicious and filling.

A tasty Thai pork patties with a fresh vermicelli noodle salad from Recipes+.

Pork and ginger are a mouth-watering pair in this easy soup.

Take a different approach to the classic family lasagne with a delicious combination of pork, veal and creamy ricotta sauce.

To make gluten-free, replace couscous with quinoa. Note

Cripsy pork rissoles with a fresh and colourful lentil salad served with lemon wedges.

A sweet and sticky Asian-style honey pork stir-fry from Australian Women's Weekly.

Served with a dollop of yoghurt, fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime, this tasty pork dish makes an easy, flavoursome dinner.

Tender slices of pork with fluffy couscous, crumbled feta and shredded red cabbage make this a delicious and easy mid-week meal.

These crispy pork spring rolls are the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

Ultimate comfort food.

If you have time, place the poached pork, uncovered, in the fridge overnight. It will dry out the skin for a crisper result. Note

This delicious meal of crumbed pork, sliced apple and peppery rocket is ready within minutes.

Succulent slices of pork go beautifully with stir-fried greens in this easy, flavoursome dish.

Served with crostini and cornichons, pork rillettes make a sophisticated, delicious appetiser.

Roasted pork shoulder stuffed with bacon, butter and sage and served with onion.

Why serve pork with apple on the side when you can serve it on top! These quirky and delicious pies are an excellent idea for an impressive winter dinner.

Soy marinade and fruity salsa dress up delicious pork steaks.

Pork is one of the most inexpensive meats and will feed a crowd when served with lots of vegetable sides or salads.

Quick and easy noodle soup with fresh Asian flavours.

A delicious Indian-style curry for spice lovers.

As if juicy pork cutlets on creamy mash wasn't already temptation on a plate, the Brussels sprouts fried with bacon and peas are gorgeous enough to entice even the fussiest eaters.

The contrast between soft, silken tofu and crispy fried noodles is just one of the things that makes mee krob so utterly moreish. Good thing it's good for you too!

This Thai dish with succulent baby eggplants, tender snake beans and plenty of spiced pork mince is great as part of a banquet-style spread, or served with noodles as a light dinner.