From skillet chops to roasted tenderloin, there are myriad dishes you can consider putting on a pork menu. Depending on whom you are creating the menu for, their likes, dislikes, and preferences should determine which dishes you want featured on the menu and which ones you don’t.  Here are some pork dishes that will hit a home run with almost anybody.

Pork Curry 

This is a spicy Indian dish made with pork, lots of onions, tomatoes and green chilies. This dish has quite a bit of chili so be sure to let the guests know about the level of heat. It goes well with Indian breads like naan or tandoori roti and can even be accompanied with rice. You will need some Indian spices like ‘garam masala’ for this dish. Visit an ethnic store and make sure you have everything you need before getting started.

Pork Chili Rojo

The pork shoulder roast sometimes labeled as Boston butt, is a rich and flavorful cut that becomes quite soft as it cooks. This pulled pork is cooked slowly on a low flame and then simmered on the stove with salsa and tomatoes. Serve it with warm tortillas or hard taco shells. You can use a slow cooker to prepare this dish.

Cider and Pork Casserole

Combine pork with cider together with a bit of mustard and cream and you have a tasty casserole. Delicious and light, this cider and pork casserole recipe is ideal for spring cooking but can also be eaten year round. This casserole dish is very easy to make and can be featured on the pork menu as lunch dish, or a main entree for dinner. Pair it with seasonal vegetables and new potatoes.

Pork Tenderloin 

A pork loin can be the versatile basis for many dinner alternatives.  Preparing pork tenderloin in the oven is a wonderful way to keep in the flavor and present the family with a lean, healthy meal. The preparation for this time is negligible, and the cooking time is well worth the wait. There are numerous ways to cook pork tenderloin that it may become your preferred cut of meat. Pork tenderloin is quite reasonably priced and since it contains no bones and minimal fat, it is good value in your grocery cart.

Hope you enjoyed these pork menu ideas. Pork is one of the most commonly eaten meats worldwide so it’s a pretty safe meat to cook with. One thing worth remembering about pork is that it is taboo in Judaism and Islam.

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