Contrary to stereotypes, properly cooked pork has a very positive effect on our digestion. And so you never have problems again with what to cook – here are 20 simple and delicious pork recipes for your skillet!
1. Hungarian Pork
Hungarian pork chops turn out very tender and aromatic!
You will need: 4 pieces of pork, 5 cloves of garlic, milk, 1 tsp paprika, 0.5 tsp black pepper, 80 g flour, salt.
Preparation: Slice the pork into chops, pound them, and rub with crushed garlic. Place the meat in a container, cover with milk, and refrigerate for 2 hours. Remove the pork, let it drain, dredge in flour with spices, and fry in a skillet.
2. Pork in Tomato Sauce
The meat can be marinated in advance and safely stored in the refrigerator for several days, frying portions before serving!
You will need: 1.5 kg pork, 300 g onions, 3 cloves of garlic, 140 g tomato paste, 6 tbsp olive oil, 4 tbsp vinegar, 125 ml red wine, spices.
Preparation: Blend the onions and garlic, then add tomato paste and all other marinade ingredients. Coat the meat well in the sauce and let it sit for a couple of hours, then fry in a skillet.
3. Pork in Cheese Breading
A crispy golden crust with a distinct cheesy flavor perfectly complements the meat.
You will need: 300 g pork, 1 egg, 50 g breadcrumbs, 50 g Parmesan, spices.
Preparation: Slice and pound the pork, whisk the egg with spices until lightly frothy, and mix grated cheese with breadcrumbs. Dip each piece of meat first in egg, then in breading, and fry.
4. Pork in Honey Sauce
Fried pork prepared with this recipe pairs wonderfully with fried cucumbers.
You will need: 400 g pork, 4 cucumbers, 100 ml soy sauce, 2 tbsp wine vinegar, 5 tbsp honey, 0.5 cup white wine, ginger, pepper, 3 tsp lemon zest.
Preparation: Slice cucumbers into sticks, remove seeds, and pour over a marinade of 50 ml soy sauce and wine vinegar. After half an hour, add grated ginger, zest, remaining soy sauce, wine, honey, and sliced pork. After another half an hour, remove and fry the cucumbers, then in the same skillet, fry the pork in the marinade.
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5. Pork Steaks in Kefir
A little kefir gives the meat a new, unusual taste, delighting gourmets!
You will need: 400 g pork, 300 ml kefir, 3 cloves of garlic, spices, 100 g cheese.
Preparation: Marinate sliced pork in kefir with garlic and spices. Fry, and when the meat is almost done, pour the remaining marinade into the skillet, add grated cheese, and simmer until cooked through.
6. Pork with Mustard Sauce
A very simple homemade dish from French cuisine.
You will need: 2 bone-in pork chops, 5 tbsp cream, 5 tbsp white wine, 1 tbsp mustard, butter, spices.
Preparation: Fry the pork until golden brown on both sides in butter, pour in wine, and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove the meat from the skillet and add cream, spices, and mustard. Simmer the sauce for another minute and serve the pork with it.
7. Fried Bone-in Pork
You can fry much more than just chops or small pieces of meat in a skillet!
You will need: 4 bone-in pork loin chops, 1 cup flour, 3 slices bacon, granulated garlic, paprika, hot pepper, salt.
Preparation: Make small incisions in the pork and coat each piece first in a spice mixture, then in flour. Finely chop the bacon, fry until crispy, and set aside. Add more oil to the same skillet, coat the pork in flour again, and fry until evenly browned.
8. Pork with Shiitake Mushrooms and Ginger
Nobody is surprised by ordinary champignons, but how about shiitake?
You will need: 300 g pork, 200 g shiitake, 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, 5 tbsp soy sauce, 3 cm fresh ginger, 2 tbsp sugar and lemon juice, 4 tbsp olive oil, spices and herbs.
Preparation: Mix grated tomatoes with soy sauce, sugar, 2 tbsp oil, lemon juice, grated ginger, spices, and herbs. Slice pork into thin pieces and marinate it in the sauce with onion half-rings for half an hour. Lightly fry the pork slices, and after 3 minutes, add sliced mushrooms, pour in the marinade, and fry for another 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
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9. Sesame Pork Chops
Familiar chops acquire a pleasant taste and texture with sesame.
You will need: 300 g pork, 2 eggs, 20 g sesame seeds, 70 g breadcrumbs, spices.
Preparation: In three separate plates, mix spices, breadcrumbs with sesame seeds, and beaten eggs. Slice the pork, pound the pieces, and dip first in spices, then in egg, then in breading, and fry in a skillet.
10. Pork with Peaches
Peach sauce harmoniously complements pork and is very quick and easy to prepare!
You will need: 900 g pork, 2 peaches, 1 red onion, 3 tbsp wine vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Slice the pork into pieces or chops and fry evenly in olive oil. In the same skillet, add onion rings, peach slices, vinegar, and spices, and fry everything together for 2 minutes. Return the pork to the skillet and simmer covered until the peaches are completely softened.
11. Pork in Tkemali Sauce
If you have some sauce left, pork in a skillet with it will be simply delicious!
You will need: 500 g pork, 1 onion, 6 tbsp tkemali, chili, mixed peppers, lemon, salt.
Preparation: Slice the meat, sprinkle with salt, drizzle with lemon juice, and coat each piece in the sauce. Sprinkle the meat with mixed peppers and chili flakes, place in a container on top of sliced onion, and cover with more onion. After 3 hours, remove the onion and quickly sear the meat over high heat.
12. Pork in Sparkling Wine
Meat stewed in sparkling wine literally melts in your mouth!
You will need: 1 kg pork neck, 1 L broth, 1 L sparkling wine, 1 carrot, 1 red onion, 1 celery stalk, rosemary, bay leaf, parsley, ginger, 4 peppercorns, salt, pepper.
Preparation: Slice the pork into pieces and fry almost until cooked through. Remove the meat and in the same skillet, sauté finely chopped vegetables and celery. Add broth, wine, all spices, and simmer for 10 minutes, then add the pork and leave for another hour over low heat.
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13. Pork with Bell Pepper and Anise
The dish turns out very beautiful and aromatic, just use colorful peppers!
You will need: 400 g pork, 2-3 bell peppers of different colors, 2 tomatoes, 2 star anise, 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp meat seasoning.
Preparation: Slice pork into chops, tomatoes into half-circles, and peppers into strips. Place the meat in a skillet, sprinkle with some spices, and fry, then repeat for the other side. Reduce heat, add vegetables with star anise, and simmer everything together for another 10 minutes.
14. Pork in Corn Oil with Herbs
Corn oil has a completely different aftertaste and harmonizes well with herbs.
You will need: 500 g pork, 1 onion, bay leaf, 1 tsp lemon juice, corn oil, salt, pepper, a bunch of mixed herbs.
Preparation: Place sliced pork in a dry skillet, add a little water, and simmer covered for 15 minutes. Pour in vegetable oil and cook the meat until golden brown. Add spices and chopped onion, simmer for another 10 minutes, remove the lid, fry until cooked through, and generously sprinkle with herbs.
15. Pork with Peanuts
Traditionally, pork with peanuts is served with rice, but any other grain of your choice will also work.
You will need: 500 g pork, quarter cup chicken broth, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tsp cornstarch, ginger root, oil, 5 green onion stalks, third cup roasted peanuts.
Preparation: Mix broth, vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch. To the white parts of the onion and grated ginger fried in a hot skillet, add meat and peanuts. Fry everything for about 5 minutes over high heat and serve with green onions.
16. Pork with Potatoes in a Skillet
What could be simpler, tastier, and more satisfying than this classic!
You will need: 1 kg pork, 1.5 kg potatoes, a bunch of green onions, 4 cloves of garlic, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp each black pepper and paprika, 100 g butter, 50 ml vegetable oil.
Preparation: Season the meat with salt, pepper, and paprika, let it rest, then sear it well in a hot skillet with minimal oil. Add garlic and butter, reduce heat slightly, and fry for another 20 minutes, flipping occasionally. Add the potatoes and continue frying until cooked through, then garnish with herbs when serving.
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17. Pork with Radishes
An original and exotic recipe, and with apple juice too!
You will need: 350 g pork, 250 g radishes, 2 onions, 150 ml apple juice, 1 tsp dried basil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Slice and lightly fry the pork without oil to remove excess moisture. Add sliced onion and radish wedges, season, and sprinkle with basil. Fry everything together until the radishes are almost translucent, pour apple juice into the skillet, and simmer until thickened.
18. Pork with Fish Sauce
This dish is best served with rice or noodles in an Eastern style.
You will need: 400 g pork, 300 g green beans, 100 g lime leaves, 4 cloves of garlic, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp each cilantro, lime zest, and salt, 1 chili pepper.
Preparation: Boil green beans for 3 minutes and rinse with cold water. Slice pork into thin pieces, sprinkle with pepper and salt. Sauté garlic with zest, chili, and cilantro, add meat and fry for 3 minutes, stirring. Pour in fish sauce, add sugar and green beans, and fry for another 2 minutes.
19. Pork in a Grill Pan
It will turn out just as good as with a full-fledged outdoor grill!
You will need: 1 kg pork, 2 tbsp each soy sauce, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar, ginger, 2 cloves of garlic, salt, and pepper.
Preparation: Slice the meat into large steaks and marinate it in a sauce made from the other ingredients for a couple of hours or overnight. Before placing the pork in the skillet, remove any excess pieces of garlic and spices, and fry until a beautiful crust forms.
20. Pork Fritters
With this recipe, you'll get something in between cutlets and pork pancakes.
You will need: 600 g pork, 3 eggs, 3 tbsp starch, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 onion, 3 cloves of garlic, spices.
Preparation: Slice pork into thin strips, finely chop onion and garlic, and mix all ingredients. Let the meat sit for an hour, then fry the fritters in a skillet for about 5 minutes per side.