Pork recipes, as prep tables

200 g dried sour cherries
100 ml / 3.4 fl oz bourbon
1 tsp cinnamon
50 ml / 1.7 fl oz maple syrup
6 rashers smoked streaky bacon
your favourite brownie mixture
a little cocoa powder for dusting

Bourbon, Black Cherry & Bacon Brownies

, 7 ingredients, Cuts into 12

1 Tbsp cooking oil
1/2 tsp minced garlic
150 g / 5.3 oz bacon
1 cup / 240 ml kimchi, cut into thumbnail-size pieces
1 pack / 200 g / 7 oz enoki mushrooms, root removed, rinsed and drained (optional)
3 cups / 600 g steamed short grain rice
1/4 cup / 60 ml kimchi juice
1/2 Tbsp sesame oil

+4

Kimchi Fried Rice

, 20 min, 12 ingredients, Serves 4

10 bacon strips, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup / 240 ml diced carrots
3 tablespoons / 25 g all-purpose flour
3 cups / 720 ml whole milk
1-1/2 cups / 360 ml water
2-1/2 cups / 625 g cubed potatoes
1 can (15-1/4 oz / 430 g) whole kernel corn, drained

+5

Ham Chowder

, 45 min, 13 ingredients, 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)

8 oz / 225 g pork shoulder or loin, julienned
1 tablespoon / 15 ml water
2 teaspoons / 10 ml light soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon / 2.5 ml sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon / 0.5 g white pepper
1 teaspoon / 5 ml vegetable oil
1 teaspoon / 5 g cornstarch
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped

+14

Stir-fried Rice Cakes (Nian Gao)

, 2 h 40 min (mostly marinating), 22 ingredients, Serves 4

1 cup / 240 ml mayonnaise
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
salt and black pepper to taste
8 cups / 600 g broccoli florets, bite-sized pieces
⅓ cup / 50 g diced red onion
½ cup / 80 g dried cranberries
¼ cup / 35 g sunflower seeds

+1

The Best Broccoli Salad

, 9 ingredients, 8 servings

4 large eggs
4 tablespoons / 60 ml heavy cream
4 tablespoons / 30 g grated strong cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons / 15 g grated Parmesan cheese
2 rashers streaky bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
2 spring onions, trimmed, washed and chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper

+2

Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bake for Two

, 35 min, 10 ingredients, Two servings

6 oz / 170 g ground pork
1½ teaspoons cornstarch
⅛ teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon neutral oil (such as canola, vegetable, or avocado oil)
1 teaspoon oyster sauce
½ teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons / 30 ml neutral oil

+10

String Bean Stir-fry with Pork & Zha Cai

, 35 min, 18 ingredients, Serves 4

Vegetable or neutral oil (for roasting, plus more for cooking eggs)
2 large Yukon gold potatoes, diced small (about 1/2-inch cubes)
1 small red onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 to 2 jalapeños, chopped small
1/2 pound / 225 g breakfast sausage, removed from casings and crumbled, or bacon
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

+8

Breakfast Burritos

, 1 h 15 min, 16 ingredients, Makes 8 burritos

½ cup / 120 ml distilled white vinegar
2 Tbsp. / 25 g sugar
¼ tsp. black peppercorns
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 garlic clove, finely grated
8 oz. / 225 g mixed radishes (such as red and/or watermelon and/or purple daikon), trimmed, thinly sliced
2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt
½ cup / 120 ml hoisin sauce

+11

Char-Siu-Style Pork Chops

, 8 h 30 min (mostly chilling), 19 ingredients, 6 servings

2 tbsp / 30 ml neutral oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
120 g / 4 oz bacon, chopped (optional, or use ham)
1–1 1/2 cups / 150–225 g diced vegetables, frozen or fresh
2 cups / 400 g packed cooked day-old white rice, chilled or frozen & thawed
1 tbsp / 15 ml Chinese cooking wine (or Mirin, cooking sake, or dry sherry)
1 tbsp / 15 ml oyster sauce

+5

Fried Rice

, 15 min, 13 ingredients, 2–3 people

1 lb / 500 g bacon, chopped
1 large white onion, diced
1/3 cup / 65 g brown sugar
1/4 cup / 60 ml maple syrup
1/4 cup / 60 ml balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup / 60 ml apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup / 60 ml strong brewed coffee
1/4 cup / 60 ml bourbon

+1

Bacon Jam

, 50 min, 9 ingredients, Makes 1 cup

2 1½ pound boneless pork picnic roasts
⅓ cup / 80 ml soy sauce
⅓ cup / 80 ml oyster sauce
¼ cup / 55 g brown sugar (packed)
2 tablespoons / 30 ml Shaoxing wine
2 tablespoons / 30 ml hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons five-spice powder
2 teaspoons salt

+4

Five Spice Pork Recipe (Char Siu Inspired)

, 8 h 50 min (mostly marinating), 12 ingredients, 8 servings

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 lb Italian sausage, mild, sweet, or spicy
5 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups grape tomatoes
1 cup white wine or chicken broth

+6

Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini

, 45 min, 14 ingredients, 6 servings

12 oz / 340 g thick-sliced bacon
1 tablespoon kosher salt (for pasta water)
1 pound / 450 g dried spaghetti, bucatini or linguine
¾ cup / 180 ml reserved pasta cooking water
¼ teaspoon kosher salt (for egg mixture)
3 large egg yolks
1 large whole egg
½ cup / 55 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese

+3

Carbonara with Bacon

, 35 min, 11 ingredients, 4 servings

4 tbsp / 60 g butter
1 tbsp / 15 ml olive oil
2 shallots, finely sliced
4 slices bacon
1 cup / 200 g arborio rice
1 cup / 240 ml white wine
4 cups / 960 ml vegetable stock
1/2 lb / 225 g tilapia or other firm white fish

+4

Fish and Prawn Risotto

, 45 min, 12 ingredients, Serves 4

1 1/4 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp / 15 ml water (for slurry)
1 1/2 tbsp / 22 ml light soy sauce
1 tsp / 5 ml dark soy sauce
2 tbsp / 30 ml oyster sauce
1 tsp / 5 ml sesame oil
2 tbsp / 30 ml Chinese cooking wine
1 tsp / 5 g white sugar

+12

San Choy Bow (Chinese Lettuce Wraps)

, 20 min, 20 ingredients, Serves 3

1 pound / 450 g pork sausage
2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon / 18 g all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon / 14 g butter
2 1/2 cups / 600 ml half and half
1/8 teaspoon / 0.25 g dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon / 0.25 g dried crushed rosemary
1/8 teaspoon / 0.25 g crushed red pepper flakes
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

+1

Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

, 9 ingredients, 8

5 slices bacon, diced
3 tablespoons bacon grease (reserved) or butter
1 cup / 160 g diced white or yellow onion
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1/4 cup / 30 g all-purpose flour
2 cups / 480 ml chicken or vegetable stock
2 cups / 480 ml milk, warmed
1.5 pounds / 680 g Yukon gold potatoes, diced

+5

Potato Soup

, 35 min, 13 ingredients, 6–8 servings

1 lb ground Italian sausage
1 lb pasta (cavatappi or rigatoni)
5.3 oz Boursin herb cheese
24 oz jar tomato basil marinara

Creamy Sausage Pasta

, 20 min, 4 ingredients

50 g dried mung bean noodles (1 package)
450 g / 1 lb ground pork (70–80% lean)
190 g / 2 medium carrots, grated
30 g / 1/3 cup rehydrated wood ear mushrooms, finely chopped
30 g / 1/4 cup shallots, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
1 egg white

+10

Cha Gio (Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls)

, 1 h 50 min + overnight chill, 18 ingredients, Makes 20 spring rolls

2 tablespoons / 30 ml olive oil
8 sausages
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 tsp cumin seeds
200 g / 7 oz kale or cavolo nero leaves, stripped and chopped
200 ml / 3/4 cup water
1 tsp sweet smoked paprika

+9

Sausage, kale and lime black-bean stew

, 50 min, 17 ingredients, Serves 4

1 medium head iceberg lettuce
1 cup / 240 ml blue cheese dressing
8 oz / 225 g cherry tomatoes, halved
8 oz / 225 g thick-cut bacon, chopped
¼ cup / 10 g minced fresh chives
½ cup / 120 ml vegetable oil (for frying)
2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
¼ tsp sea salt

+2

Classic Wedge Salad

, 20 min, 10 ingredients, Serves 6

2 small red onions, sliced into ½"-thick wedges
1 fennel bulb, sliced into ½"-thick wedges
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil (for roasting)
8 oz. / 225 g hot or sweet Italian sausage (about 2 links), casings removed
10 oz. / 280 g gemelli, casarecce, or other medium pasta
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil (remaining)

+2

Pasta with Sausage and Arugula

, 40 min, 10 ingredients, 4 servings

1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb. ground pork
½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt
3 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
1¼ cups / 300 ml store-bought tomatillo salsa
2 Tbsp. / 30 g unsalted butter
1 lb. / 450 g fresh udon or 8 oz. / 225 g dried udon, cooked
⅔ cup / 15 g chopped cilantro (for mixing)

+1

Pork and Tomatillo Udon

, 20 min, 9 ingredients, 4 servings