14 Delicious Pork Dinner Ideas For Busy Weeknights
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If you have pork in your fridge or freezer you have got the beginnings of a delicious dinner. Pork is super versatile and you can use it to make salads, sandwiches, and amazing comfort food dinners. Here are fourteen delicious pork dinner ideas that are delicious and perfect for busy weeknights when you just need to get a good dinner on the table.
1. Roasted Garlic and Onion Pork Chops
When you are looking for a home-cooked pork dinner that everyone will love these roasted garlic and onion pork chops are a delicious and easy-to-make choice. Pair them with a couple of side dishes and dinner is done.
2. Peach Pork Salad
This pork peach arugula salad with peach vinaigrette is a fabulous, fresh favorite. As long as you have access to fresh peaches, do not skip this one. It’s a delicious salad that makes a full meal all on it’s own.
3. Slow Cooker Pork Roast
This slow cooker pork roast can feed an army, and it cooks while you work all day. Serve with a side of mashed potatoes and extra veggies or a green salad. It’s the easy way to let dinner cook itself and still bring everyone to the table without complaints about what’s for dinner.
4. Slow Cooker Carnitas
Slow cooker pork carnitas are a delicious option for dinner that cooks itself. Just a few simple ingredients will get you some very authentic-tasting carnitas that are fall-apart tender and delicious. You can make a big batch and freeze it in portions for fast and easy meals any day of the week.
5. Air Fried Pork Chops
Air-fried pork chops are simple and easy to make. They taste great and pair well with pretty much any side you want to serve with them. They make a hearty main course, and you don’t have to dirty a ton of dishes to make them.
6. Pork Fajitas
Pork fajitas are a delicious twist for Taco Tuesdays. Make fajitas with pork instead of beef or chicken and get ready to devour your dinner. Pork fajitas are a hearty meal, and you can use any of your favorite taco toppings without sacrificing flavor. It’s a fun and tasty way to switch things up for taco night.
7. Barbecued Rosemary Pork Chops
Barbecued rosemary pork chops are a delicious grilled option for those who love to use the grill. The season isn’t quite over yet, so there is still time to warm up that barbecue for a delicious yet simple main course that goes great with any number of side dishes.
8. Balsamic Pork Chops
Balsamic pork chops are a tasty twist on a classic dish. The balsamic adds a wonderfully sweet and tangy flavor to the pork and pairs well with baked potatoes or rice and veggies. These are great for a simple and delicious weeknight meal.
9. Pork And Beans
This easy pork and beans recipe comes together quickly. It’s got oodles of flavor and is incredibly satisfying. You can enjoy this as a side dish or as a main course. It’s great over rice and even mixed with pasta. It’s an easy meal that even kids will enjoy.
10. Pork And Potatoes
Pork and potatoes are great for families where one or more people eat low-carb while others do not. It’s an easy way not to have to cook two dinners, and for carb eaters, all you need is another veggie on the side to round out the meal.
11. Asian Style Pork Chops
Asian-style pork chops are a totally delicious option for dinner tonight. Serve them with rice and a side of your favorite veggies. Leftovers can be sliced and used for sandwiches for lunch the next day, or cut up into smaller chunks to add to a salad.
12. Slow Cooker Pork Loin
Slow cooker pork loin lets your slow cooker do all the work… or most of it, anyway. You can prepare the sides while this cooks all by itself. Some potatoes or rice and some steamed vegetables make a great addition to this main course.
13. Healthy Pork Fried Rice
Healthy pork fried rice is a healthier twist on this takeout classic, and you might actually stay full for more than an hour. It goes great with any other Chinese-style dishes you want to prepare and even makes a great lunch the next day.
14. Healthy Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Healthy pulled pork sandwiches are simple to make, and nobody will complain about what you’re serving for dinner. All you have to do is supply the bread or buns and shred the meat when it’s done. This pork will practically melt as you shred it, making for delicious sandwiches for either lunch or dinner.
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