Chicken and beef are always at the top of everyone's list, but pork should definitely not be overlooked and can make some pretty tasty dishes too! From smoky grilled pork chops to crispy sweet and sour pork, here are some delicious Asian recipes that use pork as the star of the show.
Sweet and Sticky Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)
This sweet & sticky char siu (Chinese BBQ Pork) recipe is cooked over a blazing grill or hot oven and glazed with a sweet and savory sauce that is absolutely to die for.
You can get the Char Siu recipe here.
Beer Braised Pork Belly (Chinese Style)
Sweet and sticky, this melt-in-your-mouth Chinese-style beer braised pork belly is braised with soy sauce, beer, five spice and ginger and garlic. It's simple to make and incredibly flavorful. and is delicious when served with potatoes, noodles, or rice.
Get the Beer Braised Pork Belly recipe here.
Umami Beef and Pork Burgers
This juicy beef and pork burgers recipe is made with ground pork and beef and seasoned with miso, mustard and spices for some incredible umami flavor.
Get the Beef and Pork Burger recipe here.
Sweet and Sour Pork
A traditional Chinese sweet and sour pork recipe (Cantonese Style) made with crispy pork, pineapple, peppers, and onions tossed in a sticky and sweet and sour sauce - better than takeout!
Get the Sweet and Sour Pork recipe here.
Spicy Korean Pork Bulgogi
An easy Spicy Korean Pork Bulgogi recipe made with thin slices of pork belly and a sweet gochujang sauce that can be served with a side of rice, wrapped in a lettuce or used in tacos!
Get the Korean Pork Bulgogi recipe here.
Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chops
This tender and juicy, easy-to-make sweet and savory grilled Vietnamese lemongrass pork chops recipe (Thit Heo Nuong Xa) is full of flavors from lemongrass, garlic, and fish sauce and grilled for that extra char and caramelization. If you don't have a BBQ, not to worry - I have included stovetop instructions as well.
You can get the Vietnamese Pork Chop recipe here.
Chinese Eggplant with Ground Pork in Garlic Sauce
An easy Chinese eggplant recipe made with perfectly cooked Asian eggplant without frying or using a steamer and cooked in a delicious garlic sauce made with ground pork.
Get the Chinese Eggplant recipe here.
Steamed Spare Ribs with Black Bean Sauce
A quick and easy steamed spare ribs recipe with garlic and homemade black bean sauce that is big on flavor and delicious with white rice - this no longer has to be a dim sum only dish!
Get the Steamed Spare Ribs with Black Bean Sauce recipe here.
Thai Lemongrass Larb Meatballs
Easy-to-make and flavorful Thai larb meatballs made with ground pork, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and glutinous rice (sticky rice).
You can get the Thai Lemongrass Meatballs recipe here.
Grilled Vietnamese Pork Sausages (Nem Nuong)
An easy-to-make, sweet, garlicky, and smoky Vietnamese sausage (Nem Nuong) grilled on the BBQ. It tastes amazing when served as is as a snack or appetizer, added to vermicelli noodle dishes, or rolled into delicious Vietnamese spring rolls.
Get the Grilled Vietnamese Sausage recipe here.
Dry-Fried Long Beans with Minced Pork
A simple and easy-to-make Chinese stir-fried long beans (or green beans) with minced pork and Chinese olive vegetables. Flavorful, quick, and goes great mixed with rice for a quick meal.
Get the Chinese Long Beans and Minced Pork recipe here.
Chinese Stuffed Peppers (Dim Sum Style)
Dim sum style, Chinese stuffed peppers recipe made with two different types of stuffing (traditional shrimp or pork) and smothered in a garlic black bean sauce.
Get the Chinese Stuffed Peppers recipe here.
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