Pork Dinner Dishes: Cutlets, Ribs, and Pork Tenderloin

Cook dinner from any cut of pork, whether it's tenderloin or natural cutlets: here are recipes for every day of the week.

Simple Pork Shoulder Roast

For super-tender pork, all you need is a hot oven and a flavorful marinade made from four ingredients: garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil.

Recipe: Simple Pork Shoulder Roast

Fried pork cutlets

If you're cooking for a large crowd, Ree recommends using a large skillet to fry three patties at a time. Serve the pork with mashed potatoes for a simple yet delicious meal.

Recipe: Fried pork cutlets

Grilled stuffed pork cutlets

To start, Alton marinates pork cutlets, then stuffs them with a mixture of cornbread, raisins, dried cherries, and sage—a simple grilled dinner.

Recipe: Grilled stuffed pork cutlets

Natural pork loin cutlets in cheese breading

Once you've mixed the Parmesan and breadcrumbs, the rest of the cooking process is a breeze. Giada's pork loin is pan-fried, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Recipe: Natural pork loin cutlets in cheese breading

Pan-fried pork loin with citrus mojo glaze and plantain garnish

Orange and grapefruit juice and zest create a tart marinade for pork chops. If you can't find plantains, you can substitute potatoes.

Recipe: Pan-fried pork loin with citrus mojo glaze and plantain garnish

Natural pork cutlets in chili paste in a frying pan

Make a simple pork spice mix using chili powder, oregano, cumin, and cloves. This recipe takes 30 minutes.

Recipe: Natural pork cutlets in chili paste in a frying pan

Pork cutlets stuffed with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes

Giada's pork cutlet filling is rich and sweet thanks to the addition of sun-dried tomatoes and goat cheese.

Recipe: Pork cutlets stuffed with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes

Asian meatball sub sandwich with hoisin mayo

This Asian take on the traditional meatball sandwich is well worth the time. You can make the meatballs in the morning, then assemble the sandwiches when guests arrive.

Recipe: Asian meatball sub sandwich with hoisin mayo

Bacon-wrapped pork loin in the oven

Giada's simple main dish is perfect for entertaining. The pork is coated in a paste of garlic, rosemary, and thyme. While rosemary has a strong flavor, it pairs well with the pork loin.

Recipe: Bacon-wrapped pork loin in the oven

Pork tenderloin baked in spices

It's hard to find a more flavorful pork tenderloin recipe. The seasoning blend includes garlic, cumin, oregano, coriander, and thyme.

Recipe: Pork tenderloin baked in spices

Braised natural pork cutlets on the bone

Tyler uses a cast iron skillet to fry breaded pork cutlets, which are then coated in a creamy buttermilk sauce.

Recipe: Braised natural pork cutlets on the bone

Pork shoulder in beer with barbecue sauce

Using beer in the sauce will give you juicy and tender meat while enhancing its flavor.

Recipe: Pork shoulder in beer with barbecue sauce

Milanese pork chops

This easy weeknight dinner takes just 35 minutes.

Recipe: Milanese pork chops

Natural cutlet fried in batter with pear chutney

Sunny's recipe is simple and practical. Serve the roast pork with homemade pear chutney.

Recipe: Natural cutlet fried in batter with pear chutney

Oven-baked pork ribs with coffee barbecue sauce

Michael Chiarello's coffee sauce adds a unique flavor to ribs. It keeps for up to two weeks, so feel free to make extra.

Recipe: Oven-baked pork ribs with coffee barbecue sauce

Pork carnitas

For an inexpensive Tex-Mex dinner, Melissa uses a slow cooker. Wrap the meat in tortillas and serve with salsa and guacamole.

Recipe: Pork carnitas

Lettuce wraps with grilled pork

Serve this dish for dinner and let everyone customize their portions. Fresh herbs, vegetables, and Asian sauce give each "boat" a unique flavor.

Recipe: Lettuce wraps with grilled pork

Baked pork loin with green peas

By coating the pork loin with brown sugar, chili powder, and mustard, we create a wonderful crust. The dish is nicely balanced by a sweet and tender garnish of peas.

Recipe: Baked pork loin with green peas

Natural pork cutlets with onions and grilled tomatoes

A simple bourbon glaze for pork cutlets and grilled vegetables, plus it's quick to prepare, making it a great dish for al fresco dining.

Recipe: Natural pork cutlets with onions and grilled tomatoes

Real spaghetti meatballs

Ina's recipe features beef and pork meatballs topped with grated Parmesan cheese. They're dipped in a flavorful tomato sauce, which is cooked in the same pan, enhancing the flavor.

Recipe: Real spaghetti meatballs

Slow Cooker Peppery Natural Pork Cutlets

Alton marinates bone-in pork chops for at least 8 hours before searing them over high heat. He finishes cooking them in a slow cooker.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Peppery Natural Pork Cutlets

Spicy pulled pork in soda

Ree Drummond uses two cans of soda, chipotle peppers, and brown sugar to create the most tender dark meat.

Recipe: Spicy pulled pork in soda

Pork tenderloin baked in balsamic sauce

What's the secret to Rachael Ray's flavorful tenderloin? Make small slits in the meat and insert crushed garlic pieces inside.

Recipe: Pork tenderloin baked in balsamic sauce

Braised pork with creamy polenta

Melissa De Arabian's dish is on par with restaurant fare. She cooks the meat to a tender texture with onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Once the meat is cooked, serve it in a rich sauce on a bed of tender polenta, which gets its vibrant flavor from the Parmesan cheese.

Recipe: Braised pork with creamy polenta

Pork tenderloin stuffed with mushrooms

The tenderloin is stuffed with a rich mixture of rich bacon and mushrooms. Soak the toothpicks in water to prevent them from burning while holding the meat together.

Recipe: Pork tenderloin stuffed with mushrooms

Chili with beef and pork

The Neelys are making a hearty beef chili that will be the centerpiece of a buffet. Serve alongside plates of toppings: lime wedges, sour cream, grated cheese, and green onions.

Recipe: Chili with beef and pork

Pork ribs in sweet cola sauce

The Neelys' main rule when cooking spare ribs is to skim off the film of fat before cooking. This allows the spice mixture to better penetrate the meat, complementing the sweet cola sauce, and makes the ribs very juicy.

Recipe: Pork ribs in sweet cola sauce

Natural pork cutlets on the bone with peach-mustard sauce

Let the pork marinate overnight to allow the meat to really infuse with flavor.

Recipe: Natural pork cutlets on the bone with peach-mustard sauce

Pork and Sweet Potato Quesadilla

Sweet potatoes pair well with smoked chili; served with pickled jalapeños, they add a spicy kick.

Recipe: Pork and Sweet Potato Quesadilla

Hot sandwiches with pasta and pork

Combine two favorite treats, mac 'n' cheese and cheese toast, into one sandwich topped with cooked pulled pork.

Recipe: Hot sandwiches with pasta and pork

Pork ribs braised in ginger beer

While this dish is simmering, your house will fill with the aroma of cooking pork ribs and apple cider vinegar.

Recipe: Pork ribs braised in ginger beer

Natural pork cutlets with rice and beans

Get dinner ready in half an hour or less. To season this quick dish, just add bell pepper, onion, garlic, and cumin.

Recipe: Natural pork cutlets with rice and beans

Pork with bell pepper in a frying pan

This dish cooks in one pan in under 45 minutes, making it a perfect addition to your weekday dinner recipe collection.

Recipe: Pork with bell pepper in a frying pan

Wine-braised pork tacos

Melissa creates a deep flavor by adding wine, orange juice, and oregano to pork cooked in a casserole dish for three hours. For a delicious crunch, top your tacos with homemade coleslaw.

Recipe: Wine-braised pork tacos