Pork is surely the most versatile cut of meat. From crispy bacon to juicy and tender roasts, here's the best of the best.
Photo: Jodi Pudge
This superfood gets a sweet, salty, crunchy boost with the addition of crispy bacon pieces and a drizzzle of maple syrup. Get the recipe: Maple-Bacon Sweet Potatoes
Photo: Roberto CarusoWe LOVE these noodles: super tasty, super simple. Your family will definitely be begging for this dinner on repeat. Get the recipe: Chinese Dan Dan Noodles
Photo: Jodi PudgeThe secret isn’t that these plump meatballs are made from ground pork, it’s that they’re jam-packed with grated veggies like eggplant and zucchini. Get the recipe: Spaghetti and Meatballs with a Secret
Photo: Erik PutzTake it back to the basics: Eggs, cream, spaghetti, bacon, Parm and fresh black pepper. Why wouldn’t you make it? Get the recipe: Pasta Carbonara
Photo: Erik PutzGround pork is a friend of yours. It cooks up in a hurry and is juicy every time. Kids will love stuffing and rolling these wraps. Get the recipe: Pork Lettuce Wraps
Pulled pork obviously made the list. Tender shreds of pork thickly coated in a sticky-sweet sauce is where it’s at. Get the recipe: Pulled Pork with Ginger-Bourbon Sauce
Photo: Roberto CarusoWho doesn’t love a good rib fest? Coat these babies in your favourite BBQ sauce. Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Ribs
Photo: Maya VisnyeiPork shoulder is a a marbled cut that always yeilds tender and juicy results. Make sure you have some creamy mashed potatoes to ladle up. Get the recipe: Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder
Kick those chops up a notch with a brushing of sweet and tangy chutney. Get the recipe: Pork Chops with Chutney Glaze
Photo: Jodi PudgeWelcome to the party. Your two favourite meals, breakfast and pizza (yes, pizza is a meal), are getting hitched. Get the recipe: Breakfast Pizza
Photo: Roberto CarusoThese juicy kebabs are perfect for dunking! You could also remove the stick and tuck the meat inside a warm pita with Greek salad fixings. Get the recipe: Greek Pork Kebabs
Forget takeout, this sataisfying dish goes from wok to table in 30 minutes. Get the recipe: Orange Stir-Fried Pork
Photo: Maya VisnyeiWith an Indian-inspired yogurt marinade, the pork tenderloin stays flavourful and juicy, without being too spicy. Pile it high on the best squishy buns your local bakery has to offer. Get the recipe: Tandoori Pork Tenderloin
Photo: Andrew GrintonSwaddle ingredients in foil and throw them on the grill. Easiest. Dinner. Ever. Get the recipe: Foil Packets of Sausage, Peppers and Potatoes
Photo: Jodi PudgeA ham is a low-effort, big-impact dinner. Throw some glaze on a small store-bought ham for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Ham sandwiches for lunch tomorrow! Get the recipe: Weeknight Mango-Glazed Ham
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Amy is a freelance writer and editor based in Toronto, Ontario. Her work can also be found in publications like Chatelaine, Toronto Life and The Globe and Mail.