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Pork Chops, Pulled Pork, Ham, And More Pork Recipes (37 Recipes, 3 Pages, 5 Articles)

Published On: 4/24/2019 Last Modified: 6/16/2025

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It is said that the pig should be sainted because it is so reviled in life and revered in death. Certainly no other animal is so well used as a foodstuff. Chefs talk about cooking “everything but the squeal”. There are sooooo many pork recipes around the world. From rooter to tooter. Everything but the squeal is delicious. And it is all better on the grill or smoker.

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Pork Cuts Explained

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

How do you tell the difference between rib cuts? Here are all the names and characteristics of the different pork cuts explained.

Pork Ribs Recipes (19 Recipes, 3 Articles)

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Our pork ribs recipes show you how to combine the best techniques to make the kind of ribs that will have your friends worshipping you.

Homemade Sausage Recipes And More From AmazingRibs.com (16 Recipes, 1 Article)

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

If you broaden your horizons, this section gives you a lot of freedom. Take these homemade sausage recipes and have fun.

Mmm Bacon Recipes (18 Recipes, 1 Article)

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Bacon is among the world's most beloved foods. Its incredible flavor can convert vegetarians into meat eaters.
pulled pork sandwich with sauce

An Easy BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe With Mouthwatering Results

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

This easy pulled pork recipe skips the slow cooker to create authentic low-and-slow smoked pulled pork on a smoker or grill.
pork chop

Here’s The Secret To Juicy Not Dry Smoked and Grilled Pork Chops

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Ensure moist and flavorful pork chops every time with this recipe for brined and smoked chops. Click here for the details.
sliced homemade smoked bacon.

How To Make Smoked Homemade Bacon - It Is So Much Better Than Store Bought

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Homemade bacon is easy. The results are much better than store bought. You can make countless variations once you have the basic recipe down.
double smoked ham

You Have Stumbled Across The Ultimate Double Smoked Ham Recipe

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Create the best ham you've ever tasted with this ultimate double smoked ham recipe. The true star of the show is the sweet and savory glaze!
cured and smoked ham sliced on a cutting board.

How To Make A Cured Smoked Ham From Scratch

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Create a smoked ham at home that will put any store-bought ham to shame thanks to this simple, yet flavor packed recipe.
A plate of pork chops with mustard sauce

Mouthwatering Country Style Ribs Recipe

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Despite what the name implies, country-style ribs are actually pork chops cut from the front end of the baby backs near the shoulder.
competition pork butt turn in box

Tuffy Stone’s World Championship Competition Pork Butt Recipe

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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

This award winning pork butt is one of the many mouthwatering recipes in Tuffy's first cookbook, Cool Smoke: The Art of Great Barbecue.
whole hog by the Shed

Going Whole Hog: What You Need To Know To Smoke Roast A Hog Or Suckling Pig

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Our whole hog or suckling pig smoking guide discusses everything from shopping to prepping and serving in our extensive whole hog recipe.
Smoked pork crown roast

Smoked Pork Crown Roast, The Reigning King Of Your Holiday Meal

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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

Looking to wow your guests this holiday season? Cut from a 10-12 bone rack of pork that is trimmed (Frenched) to expose the ends of the bones
pulled pork sandwich on white plate

Simple And Delicious Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

The Easiest and Most Delicious Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe is an all-in-one tasty dish you would fall in love with.
hams hanging on a rack

Hamming it Up: A Survey of the World’s Great Hams And How To Cook Them

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

There are many different types of ham around the world, but they all fall into three categories: Fresh ham, dry-cured ham, and wet-cured ham.
Grilled ham steak topped with redeye gravy

Redeye Gravy With Ham, A Southern Classic

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Ham and Redeye Gravy is a hearty Southern breakfast made in a cast iron pan designed to charge Mom and Dad for a hard day of work.
Grilled glazed ham steak plated with eggs and fruit

This Grilled Glazed Ham Steak Recipe Begs For Eggs

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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

This delicious glazed grilled ham recipe is perfect with eggs, served alongside French toast, or even cooked for dinner.
Pork loin Cuban sandwich plated

A Cuban Sandwich Tastes Better When The Meat Is Smoked

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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

Slow smoked pork loin provides a unique twist on a Florida favorite in this grilled Cuban sandwich recipe. Click here to read.
Porchetta slice showing off spiral

Pork Belly Porchetta: The Best Pork Roast Ever

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

The quintessential taste of Italy is not pasta, not pizza, not Barolo, and not olive oil. It is porchetta, a rich, fatty, boneless pork roast.
pork tenderloin lollipops with dipping sauce.

Pork Tenderloin Lollipops, A Meaty Treat For All Ages

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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

Here's the ultimate grab-and-go appetizer. Pork tenderloin is cut into medallions that are then skewered with lollipop sticks.
mustard sage pork tenderloin wrapped in pancetta

Grill A Better Weeknight Dinner With Mustard Sage Pork Tenderloin Wrapped In Pancetta

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Dave Joachim, AmazingRibs.com Editorial Director

You often see pork tenderloin brined, but this faster recipe wraps the pork in herbed mustard and pancetta to keep it moist and flavorful.
Pork tenderloin with green peppercorn sauce

Give Grilled Pork Tenderloin The Steak Treatment With Green Peppercorn Sauce

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Dave Joachim, AmazingRibs.com Editorial Director

Grilled pork tenderloin comes together fast and takes on classic French flavors in the hands of Georgia's Top Chef Kevin Gillespie.
sweet and sour pork tenderloin

Sweet And Sour Pork Reimagined On The Grill

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

If your Chinese food go-to is sweet and sour pork then you'll love this grilled version. Best of all: No oil, no frying.
Sous vide and smoked pork loin sliced

Slice Into Juicy And Tender Pork Loin, Sous-Vide-Que Style

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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

Create perfect pork loins every time with this recipe for sous vide and smoked (sous-vide-que) pork loin. You'll never look at pork the same.
smoked stuffed pork loin roast sliced

Celebrate Any Special Occasion Smoked Stuffed Pork Loin Roast

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Smoky, tender, and spectacular looking, this recipe for a smoked stuffed pork loin is a surefire hit at your next cookout.
pulled pork egg rolls

Got Leftover Pork? Try These Pulled Pork Egg Rolls

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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

If you have some leftover pulled pork, here's a creative recipe that lets you enjoy it again in a different way.
candied bacon

Candied Bacon: The Greatest Sweet And Salty Combination Ever

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

The saltiness of bacon is a perfect foil and contrast to sweetness. Here are a variety of methods for creating mouthwatering candied bacon.
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Candied bacon and egg breakfast bread bowls

Grilled Candied Bacon and Egg Bread Bowl Recipe

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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

Make breakfast even better with this recipe for grilled breakfast bread bowls with candied bacon, egg, and cheese.
smoked bacon

Once You Make Maple Bacon, You'll Never Get Store Bought Again

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

You need to try this homemade smoked maple bacon recipe for some the most delicious, homemade smoky bacon you'll ever taste.
Asian bacon.

Step-By-Step Directions For Making Delicious Asian-Style Bacon

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Salty and sweet is the magic combo for bacon. Using honey for the sweet and adding spicy Sriracha takes it over the top.
Sliced homemade Canadian bacon

Canadian And Irish Bacon Made Better At Home

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Fans of Canadian bacon will rejoice this recipe for making flavorful smoked pork loin at home. Click here to learn more.
Sous vide and smoked pork belly slice plated

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Sous Vide And Smoked Pork Belly Recipe

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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

Fall apart tender and full of smoky goodness, this recipe for sous-vide-que pork belly is sure to be a crowd favorite.
pork belly

Korean Grilled Pork Belly With Spicy-Sweet Glaze

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Dave Joachim, AmazingRibs.com Editorial Director

Korean grilled pork belly tastes great. The key is to braise it to render out some fat. That avoids an inferno of melted fat in your grill.
pork belly and bacon on grill

Dig Into Pork Belly Two Ways in this Traditional Danish Dish

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Dave Joachim, AmazingRibs.com Editorial Director

If you like bacon, you'll love this recipe. They are suspended over new potatoes as they cook, infusing the potatoes with savory richness.
pork belly

Smoked Pork Belly On A Salad Is Even Better Than Bacon

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Venture into any chic restaurant and they have an appetizer with pork belly in it. This simple recipe for smoked pork belly is perfect.
Baguette, split and filled with meat, red and green jalapenos, and garnished with cilantro

Mouthwatering Smoked Pork Belly Bacon Burnt Ends Banh Mi

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

This rich and flavor packed recipe for our smoked pork belly version of the classic Vietnamese banh mì is sure to make your knees buckle.
A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese and avocado slices

Chili Verde Goes To A Whole ’Nother Level With Smoked Pork Butt

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Salsa verde makes a great soup base. Add some smoked and cubed pork butt, and you've got a fantastic salsa verde pork chili.
bacon hot dog

Andrew Zimmern’s Bacon “Dog” Will Have You Wagging Your Tail

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Here's the craziest "hot dog" ever, made of pure bacon spiced with jalapeño jelly and topped with crisp, sweet and sour slaw.
Bacon wrapped hot dogs on a platter

The Francheezie: Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs Will Be Your New Best Friend

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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

Stuffed with cheese then wrapped in bacon, this grilled hot dog recipe is a sure fire hit at any backyard bash.
sliced meatloaf

Grilled Meatloaf, The Ultimate Comfort Food

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Months of experiments produced a superb grilled meatloaf recipe, a meatloaf that may be as good cold on a sandwich as hot from the grill.
Pork satay sliders on a platter

Pork Satay Burgers Put A Thai Twist On Backyard BBQ

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Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

Step up your burger game with this recipe for Thai-style pork satay sliders with Asian slaw and spicy peanut sauce.
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Burger covered in sauce, sitting on a bun with lettuce and tomato

Chinese Mu Shu Pork Burger Recipe

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

These flavorful and juicy burgers contain most of the same ingredients found in the Chinese restaurant classic, Mu Shu Pork.
pork Brunswick stew

Enjoy Your Barbecue With A Side Of Brunswick Stew

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Dave Joachim, AmazingRibs.com Editorial Director

Top Chef Fan Favorite Kevin Gillespie says that barbecue is always served with Brunswick stew in his native Georgia.
Pork cracklin

Pork Cracklins Recipe

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Our pork homemade cracklins recipe is a better way to make them than just frying them the old fashioned way.
popular pork cut diagram

New Pork Names

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

In April 2013 the National Pork Board announced new names for old familar pork cuts. Here are photos explaining the change.

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