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Pork

Pork is one of the most forgiving proteins to cook and one of the easiest to overthink. Give it a real sear or a slow, sticky glaze and it pays you back every time. Start with the Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Cognac-Dijon Cream Sauce or the Baby Back Ribs with Chili-Infused Honey.

  • A plate of spaghetti topped with tomato sauce and grated cheese, arranged neatly on a white dish.
    Bucatini all’Amatriciana
  • Sliced, seared meat topped with sauce and chopped nuts, served on a bed of couscous on a round white plate.
    Smoked Coffee-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
  • A plated dish featuring a piece of glazed meat with a creamy white sauce artistically swirled on a beige plate, drizzled with brown sauce, with a jar of seasoning partially visible in the corner.
    Pork Coppa: What the Cut Is and How to Cook It
  • A plate with sliced cooked duck breast, arugula, and a grilled half peach, with bottles of balsamic glaze and sherry cooking wine nearby on a dark surface.
    Cast Iron Pork Chops, Sherry Pan Sauce, Balsamic-Lacquered Peaches
  • A soft-boiled egg cut in half with a slightly runny yolk sits on top of a bed of diced, crispy potatoes, sausage, and roasted vegetables, garnished with chopped green herbs.
    Pancetta Hash with Poached Egg
  • Sweet Potato Hash with Pancetta
    Sweet Potato Hash with Pancetta
  • A close-up of a colorful hash with roasted vegetables and crispy meat, topped with two poached eggs drizzled with green herb sauce. The eggs are slightly broken, showing the soft yolk.
    Sweet Potato & Pork Belly Hash with Poached Egg & Salsa Verde
  • A close-up of an open cheeseburger with a shiny top bun, melted cheddar cheese, and a generous layer of creamy sauce on the patty, served on a light-colored plate.
    Venison & Pork Cheeseburger
  • Close-up of roasted Brussels sprouts topped with crispy prosciutto slices and golden raisins, showcasing a mix of caramelized, green, and charred textures.
    Brussels Sprouts with Honey, Golden Raisins & Crispy Prosciutto
  • A plate with a grilled pork chop topped with creamy sauce, served with cooked lentils and a side of salad made with cabbage, green apples, and walnuts.
    Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Cognac-Dijon Cream Sauce & Fennel-Green Apple Salad
  • Three browned meatballs sit on a bed of white ricotta cheese, topped with a drizzle of vibrant green pesto sauce.
    Venison & Pork Meatballs with Salsa Verde
  • A plated dish featuring a piece of glazed meat with a creamy white sauce artistically swirled on a beige plate, drizzled with brown sauce, with a jar of seasoning partially visible in the corner.
    Pork Coppa Steak with Erbe di Sicilia Marinade & Sherry Pan Sauce
  • Clams cooked in a savory sauce with chopped onions, herbs, and pieces of bacon or sausage, all garnished with fresh dill. The dish appears hot and freshly prepared.
    Clams w/ Pancetta
  • A close-up of cooked clams in open shells, topped with chopped parsley and crumbled sausage, showcasing a seafood dish with vibrant colors and varied textures.
    Clams & Crispy Pork
  • Close-up of cooked mussels in their shells, covered in a vibrant red tomato sauce and garnished with fresh basil leaves.
    Mussels all’Amatriciana
  • A bowl of pasta with clams, short tube-shaped noodles, orange sauce, parsley leaves, and pieces of sausage, served on a white plate.
    Ditallini with Red Pepper Pesto, Clams & Sausage
  • A close-up of a bowl of spaghetti topped with crispy bacon pieces and finely grated truffle, served on a beige plate.
    Citarella Carbonara w/ White Truffles
  • A close-up of a slice of puff pastry pizza topped with melted cheese, roasted tomatoes, herbs, and basil on a light-colored plate.
    Savory Tart w/ Prosciutto, Mozzarella, and Hot Honey
  • A close-up of burrata cheese surrounded by colorful heirloom tomato slices, crispy prosciutto, and green pesto sauce. The textures and vibrant colors of the ingredients are clearly visible.
    Heirloom Tomato Pesto & Burrata Salad w/ Prosciutto
  • Close-up of tender, saucy beef pieces served over fluffy, golden rice, garnished with thinly sliced green onions.
    Asian Braised Pork Shoulder with Crispy Rice
  • Three breaded and fried arancini balls on a white plate, topped with grated cheese and herbs, drizzled with dark balsamic glaze in decorative lines.
    Balsamic Mushroom Arancini with Aged Balsamic Parmesan Crema & Crispy Prosciutto
  • Three pieces of breaded fish topped with capers, chopped herbs, and a lemon butter sauce, served on a white plate with sauce drizzled around them.
    Pork Piccata
  • Sliced barbecue ribs drizzled with sauce on a dark plate, served with a side of sautéed greens.
    Smoked Kansas City Pork Ribs with Honey Bourbon BBQ Sauce and Rainbow Chard
  • A cooked, seasoned lamb chop with a bone is placed on a beige plate. The meat has a slightly charred, crispy exterior and visible spices.
    Iberico Pork with Bourbon Peach Glaze
  • Several strips of crispy pork belly covered in black pepper and spices rest on a metal cooling rack.
    Peppered Bacon
  • Three cooked pork ribs with a caramelized glaze are arranged on a rustic beige plate, with some sauce drizzled around them. The ribs have a slightly charred appearance.
    Oven Baked Ribs with Honey BBQ Sauce
  • A close-up of a seared steak topped with creamy peppercorn sauce and garnished with chopped parsley, served on a light-colored plate.
    Pork Chop with Sage White Wine Sauce
  • A close-up of a seared steak topped with creamy peppercorn sauce and garnished with chopped parsley, served on a light-colored plate.
    Pork Chop w/ Mustard Sauce
  • Three grilled lamb chops topped with microgreens, served over creamy polenta and drizzled with a vibrant orange sauce on a white plate.
    Citrus-Glazed Heritage Pork Chop with Parmesan Polenta
  • A close-up of guacamole topped with crispy pork belly pieces and fresh microgreens, served on a speckled plate.
    Guacamole with Pork Belly
  • Close-up of three glazed and grilled beef ribs on a beige plate, showing a shiny, sticky barbecue sauce coating and some charred edges.
    Honey Glazed St. Louis Pork Ribs

Popular Recipes

  • Crispy skin Ora King salmon resting on snap pea pesto with roasted broccoli alongside
    Crispy Skin Ora King Salmon with Snap Pea Pesto and Roasted Broccoli
  • Two corn tortilla tacos filled with spiced ground beef, diced onion, cilantro and crema, with a lime wedge
    Quick Ground Beef Tacos
  • Soft scrambled eggs with crispy browned ground beef and chives on a ceramic plate
    Ground Beef and Egg Scramble
  • Two brioche buns holding venison boudin blanc sausages under venison chili, melted cheese, creme fraiche and chopped dill, on a pale oval plate over an end-grain butcher block.
    Chili Cheese Dogs with Venison Boudin Blanc
  • Two lamb chops sliced from a rack, a herb and mustard crust along the top edge, rare in the middle, on a white plate with pan sauce and a crisp smashed potato.
    How to Cook Rack of Lamb
  • Two lamb chops sliced from a rack, a herb and mustard crust along the top edge, rare in the middle, on a white plate with pan sauce and a crisp smashed potato.
    Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb with Mustard Pan Sauce

Seasonal Recipes

  • Two grilled lamb chops topped with green chimichurri sauce, served on a black plate with a generous smear of creamy white tzatziki sauce.
    How to Cook Lamb Chops
  • A plated dish featuring a piece of glazed meat with a creamy white sauce artistically swirled on a beige plate, drizzled with brown sauce, with a jar of seasoning partially visible in the corner.
    Pork Coppa: What the Cut Is and How to Cook It
  • A bowl of casarecce in tomato sauce beside a bottle of Bona Furtuna passata.
    Two-Ingredient Passata Sauce
  • A plate with sliced cooked duck breast, arugula, and a grilled half peach, with bottles of balsamic glaze and sherry cooking wine nearby on a dark surface.
    Cast Iron Pork Chops, Sherry Pan Sauce, Balsamic-Lacquered Peaches
  • Six dishes finished with beurre blanc: halibut with caviar, seared scallops, roasted asparagus, a potato rosti, salmon with dill beurre blanc, and shaved asparagus with caviar.
    Beurre Blanc
  • Sun-dried tomato hummus with handmade pita
    Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus with Handmade Pita

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