Pork Recipes

The pork recipes on this site are designed for cooking the leaner pork that we currently have available to us in the markets today.

Great Grandma would probably recognize some of the cooking techniques discussed here but her recipes for pork applied to today's pork would probably result in something closely akin to shoe leather.

Pork Recipes Evolution

The fact of the matter is that cooking pork has evolved right along with the evolution of the pig.

Wild pigs existed in Europe and Asia over 40 million years ago.

Humans of that time surely didn't have recipes at all. If they were lucky enough to bag a wild pig it was more than likely eaten raw.

Pigs were domesticated in China around 5000 B.C. and in Europe by 1500 B. C.

During that time in human history if pork was cooked at all it was more than likely on a spit over an open fire.

That cooking technique probably endured up until more modern times.

It surely was the technique use by the crew of Columbus ship when he brought pigs to Cuba in 1493 and by the crew of Hernando De Soto when he brought pigs to Florida in 1539.

She did have pots and pans available. Along with an oven in her wood burning stove.

But the pork she cooked was fat, fat, fat!

Pork produced in her time was as much for the lard as it was for the meat. In fact they were referred to as "lard hogs".

Today we have pork produced primarily for the meat and it is lean, lean, lean!

We're also fortunate to have the cooking appliances, tools, seasonings and spices that Great Grandma didn't have access to.

If you are fortunate enough to have your Great Grandma's recipes hold on to them. But for today's pork use the pork recipes we have here. Let's get cookin'!

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Pork Chop Recipes

Pork chop recipes are a top priority for pork recipes online. Some People Believe That Pork Chops Are The Best Pork Cut Of All. And I'm One Of 'Em!

Pork Roast

One of my favorite pork roast recipes is not really a pork recipe at all. I just salt and pepper the roast, place it in the oven at 350 degrees and roast it up to 155 degrees internal temperature.

Pork Tenderloin Recipes

All pork tenderloin recipes should have one thing in common-Don't Overcook! That really should be pork recipes in general. However pork tenderloin has very little fat and is susceptible to overcooking.

Ham Recipes

Ham recipes at pork recipes online are more than just ham and eggs. Ham is a great ingredient for casseroles, soups, stews, etc. Ham also lends itself to recipes for any cooking method.

Pork Loin Recipes

Pork loin recipes are specifically for cuts from the wholesale cut of pork from the back of the pig. The loin actually goes from the head all the way to the tail.

Sausage Recipes

There are thousands of sausage recipes in the world. There are also probably hundreds of variations of each of those recipes. Here at pork recipes online we honor the humble sausage.

Bacon Recipes

The world of bacon recipes is not just for breakfast. Even though most bacon is eaten for breakfast there are recipes that make it right at home as appetizers, main dishes, side dishes or desserts.

Soup Recipes

Soup recipes that include pork or pork products are extremely popular worldwide. Ham and bacon flavor many recipes for soup and are almost a must for bean and potato soups.

Pork Ribs

Pork ribs are a favorite pork cut all over the world. In the U.S they are most associated with BBQ but this versatile cut is suitable for almost any cooking method. Delicious!

Miscellaneous Pork Recipes

Here are some miscellaneous pork recipes that most likely will not be in your average cookbook. The fact is you probably won't even see these pork cuts in your local grocery.

Barbecue Recipes

Mention barbecue recipes in a crowd of recipe aficionados and the first thing that will come to mind are pork recipes for barbecue. Outside the state of Texas barbecue pork is king.

BBQ Sauce Recipes

BBQ sauce recipes have two schools of thought. Those that swear BBQ sauce ruin the BBQ (Mostly Texans) and those that are sure the sauce makes the BBQ. If you're from Texas you're excused now!