Recipes with pork shoulder

Pork shoulder in chanterelle sauce over buckwheat: tender pressure-cooked pork in a fragrant wild-mushroom sauce with herbs, spooned over nutty buckwheat. A rustic, comforting Eastern European plate.

Black bean chili built on two meats: cubed stewing beef and pork shoulder browned with onions, peppers and jalapeños, then simmered with tomatoes, cumin and a splash of red wine. Thick, smoky, deeply savory.

Texas-style green chile chili with bacon, beef, pork, and whole green chiles. Simmers for 2 hours until thick and smoky, finished with pinto beans.

Cantonese barbecue pork (char siu): pork shoulder marinated in honey, hoisin, soy, and ginger, then roasted until glazed with sticky, caramelized edges. The glossy Chinatown classic, easily made gluten-free.

A gently seasoned homemade Italian sausage. Fennel seeds, oregano and a bit of garlic. Perfect for making up a batch of bulk Italian sausage for use in other recipes.

Make your own bulk Italian sausage at home with ground pork, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, and a bold garlic punch. Season it your way, skip the casings, and freeze in batches for pasta night, pizza, and more.

Bratwurst Bramberger: a southern German pork-and-bacon sausage bound with milk and egg for an exceptionally tender, fine texture, seasoned with ground spices and stuffed into hog casings.

Use the slow-cooker and liquid smoke instead of grilling and wood chips. The result is outstanding, and the pork is packed with flavor.

Homemade Italian sausage with ground pork shoulder, fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano, Italian parsley, white wine, garlic, basil, oregano, and hot red chili. Stuffed into casings, air-dried overnight, simmered then browned.

This version of bratwurt (German sausage) contains just pork.

South Carolina style pulled pork. Both grilling and finishing in the oven reduce the cooking time while the authentic mustard based rub and barbecue sauce deliver bright tangy tender pork.

Hanz's Swiss-German bratwurst: a homemade pork and veal sausage seasoned with white wine and freshly ground spices, double-ground for a fine texture and stuffed into hog casings. An old family recipe.

Homemade small batch German sausage from Nürnberg.

This recipe for an indoor slow cooked (Crockpot) pulled pork takes inspiration from North Carolina. Instead of ham hocks it uses bacon and liquid smoke.

Pit-style smoked pork shoulder grilled over hickory wood chips with a tangy mustard-vinegar barbecue sauce. Low and slow for 3 hours until fall-apart tender.

Sausage and pork jambalaya: authentic Cajun one-pot rice cooked with pork shoulder, smoked sausage, onions, and shallots. The real-deal Louisiana method with a crusty bottom and deeply spiced broth.

Grilled game sausage patties of ground duck, pork shoulder, and pancetta with cinnamon and cumin, wrapped in caul fat. Served on garlicky wilted kale with balsamic reduction.

Pork with cumin braises cubed pork shoulder with bacon, tomatoes, potatoes, and a bright orange-lime accent, finished with sour cream. A Mexican-inspired stew with toasted cumin warmth.

Vinegar-marinated pork shoulder braised with bacon, rice, and pimiento-stuffed olives in one casserole. Bold Latin-inspired flavors with a 6-hour marinade that does all the work.

Grilled duck and pork sausage crepinettes spiced with cinnamon and cumin, wrapped in caul fat, and served over garlicky wilted kale. A rustic French charcuterie technique with bold, warming flavors.

Pork shoulder strips cook in the microwave with orange juice and soy sauce, then get tossed with water chestnuts, bean sprouts, and Napa cabbage in a cornstarch-thickened sauce. Serve over rice.

Chinese noodles in a savory-sweet pork sauce of hoisin, hot bean paste and ginger, topped with cool, crisp cucumber, black sesame and cilantro. A hearty, fried-sauce noodle bowl.

Slow-smoked pork shoulder with oak and apple wood, finished in a Dutch oven with vinegar and red pepper flakes. Real-deal pulled pork barbecue, smoked 8 to 10 hours until fall-off-the-bone tender.

Homemade breakfast sausage patties ground from pork shoulder and bacon, seasoned with sage, mace, coriander, and fresh orange zest. No mystery ingredients, just real pork and bold spice.

Chinese sour soup with shredded pork, dried mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and rice stick noodles in a clear chicken broth. Finished with white vinegar and sesame oil for a bright, fragrant bowl.

Harbor Village BBQ pork is char siu done right: pork shoulder marinated in five-spice and soy, roasted, then brushed with a glossy maltose glaze for that sticky, sweet-savory dim sum classic.

Pork shoulder stir-fried with garlic and ginger, then simmered in a spicy peanut sauce with dark soy, sesame oil, and dried chiles, served over steamed bean curd and preserved radish.

Pit-style pork shoulder roast smoked over hickory wood chips with a tangy mustard-vinegar BBQ sauce. Slow-grilled for 3 hours using indirect heat until falling-apart tender.

Szechuan-style pork shoulder stir-fried with cloud ear black fungus, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, and ginger in hot chili sauce. An authentic Chinese wok dish.

BBQ pork burgers blend ground pork with Romano cheese, breadcrumbs, and barbecue sauce, then grill alongside pineapple slices for a sweet-savory Hawaiian-style sandwich. Backyard cookout twist.

Authentic Carolina pork barbecue with a whole shoulder smoked low and slow over hickory, basted with a vinegar-Worcestershire-chili-red pepper sauce. Real pit barbecue, no shortcuts.

Hawaiian laulau with pork shoulder and salmon wrapped in luau leaves and ti leaves, steamed for 3 to 4 hours. A traditional island dish with just four ingredients.

Medieval-style meat cakes with pork shoulder, dates, raisins, pistachios, and saffron baked into a buttery pastry shell. Ancient sweet-savory tart that blends pork with dried fruits and warm spices.

New Mexican pork and green chile stew simmers pork shoulder with roasted Hatch chiles, garlic, onions, and potatoes. The Southwestern chile verde that defines Santa Fe cooking.

Roasted pork shoulder on sauerkraut with juniper berries, grated apples, white wine, and bay leaves. A hearty German-style pork and kraut dish with deep, rustic flavor.

One-pot braised pork shoulder with carrots, potatoes, turnips, and parsnips, served with steamed cabbage and a silky pan gravy. Old-fashioned Sunday supper done right.

Homemade fresh pork sausage seasoned with garlic, fennel seeds, and star anise, ground and stuffed into links. An Italian-style sausage with an aromatic anise twist, made from scratch.

Smoked pulled pork shoulder doused in a tangy apple cider vinegar marinade with chipotle peppers and garlic. Hickory smoke meets slow-burn chili heat, piled on soft rolls with slaw.

Homemade Italian sausage with ground pork shoulder, fennel seed, garlic, and crushed red pepper. The classic from-scratch sausage for grilling, frying, or pasta sauces.

New Mexican chili pork with cubed pork shoulder coated in ground red chile and oregano, simmered in broth until tender. Authentic Southwestern chile colorado served with pinto beans.

Santa Fe red pork chili with coarsely ground pork shoulder, beer, stewed tomatoes, and layers of cumin and chili powder. No beans, no shortcuts. A thick, meaty Tex-Mex red chili simmered low and slow.

Garlicky pork and asparagus pancakes, savory Asian-style egg pancakes loaded with ground pork, scallions, and fresh asparagus. Served with a sesame dipping sauce.

Pulled pork barbecue tossed with egg noodles in a homemade ketchup-based sauce with cinnamon, chili powder, and apple cider vinegar. A hearty, tangy one-skillet dinner.

Green chili with pork shoulder, diced green chilies, and canned tomatoes. A New Mexico-style chili verde browned in lard with no beans and loads of pepper flavor.

Braised pork shoulder with ground coriander, white wine, new potatoes, and mushrooms. A one-pot Dutch oven braise with warm spice and fork-tender meat.

Ground pork burgers loaded with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, chile oil, and fresh cilantro, seared in a screaming hot skillet. Inspired by San Francisco's China Moon Cafe, served on crusty baguette with sharp Dijon mustard.

Traditional British raised meat pie with pork, veal, and ham surrounding a line of hard-boiled eggs, sealed in pastry and set with savory gelatin. Served cold in slices.