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Dishes made with pork

120 dishes from around the world that list pork as a main ingredient.

MealBreakfastLunchTea timeDinnerSupperSnacks
KindMain dishStreet foodSoupStew or curryRice dishNoodle or pasta dishDumplingBreadGrill or roastSandwich or wrapPie or savoury pastrySalad or sideCheese or dairy foodSausage or cured foodSauce, pickle or fermentSweet or dessertDrink
DietVegetarianVeganFish and seafoodMeat
RamenMeatラーメン 🇯🇵 Japan and 1 moreJapanese noodle soup with Chinese-style wheat noodles in hot broth Soup, Lunch, Dinner Hāngī 🇳🇿 New ZealandFood slow-cooked in an earth oven with hot stones, a Māori tradition Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Inihaw 🇵🇭 PhilippinesGrilled meats and seafood, often on skewers, from the Philippines Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Barbecue in the United StatesMeat 🇺🇸 United StatesMeat slow-cooked over wood smoke, a tradition rooted in the American South Main dish, Lunch, Dinner PachamancaMeat 🇵🇪 Peru and 1 moreAndean meats and vegetables slow-cooked with hot stones in an earthen oven Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Mu pingMeatหมูปิ้ง 🇹🇭 ThailandCharcoal-grilled pork skewers, a popular Thai street food often served with sticky rice Street food, Breakfast, Lunch Choucroute garnieMeat 🇫🇷 FranceAlsatian sauerkraut cooked with sausages, pork, and potatoes Main dish, Lunch, Dinner KebapcheMeatкебапче 🇧🇬 BulgariaGrilled minced meat shaped like a sausage, a staple in Bulgaria Grill or roast, Lunch, Dinner Rocoto rellenoMeat 🇵🇪 PeruPeruvian stuffed rocoto peppers baked with meat and cheese Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Shanghai fried noodlesMeat上海粗炒 🇨🇳 ChinaThick wheat noodles stir-fried with beef or pork, bok choy, and onion Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Nem chuaMeat 🇻🇳 Vietnam and 2 moreFermented pork, garlic and chili, wrapped in leaves and eaten cold Sausage or cured food, Snacks TocinoMeat 🇵🇭 Philippines and 5 moreCured or fried pork enjoyed in Spain, the Philippines, and the Caribbean Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch KāluaMeat 🇺🇸 United StatesMeat slow-cooked in an underground oven with hot stones and leaves Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Cataplana 🇵🇹 PortugalSeafood and meat stew cooked in a sealed metal vessel from Portugal's Algarve Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Tofu skin roll 🇨🇳 ChinaTofu skin wrapped around a savoury filling, served steamed or fried as dim sum Main dish, Lunch, Dinner BigosMeat 🇵🇱 Poland and 5 morePolish stew of mixed meats, sauerkraut and cabbage, simmered with spices Stew or curry, Breakfast, Dinner ChorizoMeat 🇪🇸 Spain and 5 moreA seasoned pork sausage from the Iberian Peninsula, made in many regional styles Sausage or cured food, Breakfast, Lunch Khinkaliხინკალი 🇬🇪 GeorgiaGeorgian dumplings with spiced meat or vegetable filling and a juicy broth inside Dumpling, Lunch, Dinner AspicMeat 🇫🇷 France and 5 moreMeat or fish set in savoury gelatin, served cold as an appetizer or festive dish Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Tamaletamal 🇲🇽 Mexico and 5 moreCorn dough filled and steamed in a leaf wrapper, with many regional fillings Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch GyrosMeatγύρος 🇬🇷 Greece and 3 moreGreek pita wrap with rotisserie meat, tomato, onion, fries and tzatziki Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner SouvlakiMeatσουβλάκι 🇬🇷 Greece and 1 moreGrilled meat skewers, often served in pita with salad and sauce Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Spring roll春卷 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreA thin wrapper rolled around vegetables or meat, served fried or fresh Main dish, Snacks, Lunch ĆevapiMeatћевапи 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina and 5 moreGrilled minced meat rolls served with flatbread and onions in Southeast Europe Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Pea soup 🇸🇪 Sweden and 5 moreA thick, hearty soup made from dried peas, found in many world cuisines Soup, Lunch, Dinner VindalooMeat 🇮🇳 India and 2 moreA spicy curry of meat, vinegar and chili from Goa, now found worldwide Main dish, Lunch, Dinner MortadellaMeat 🇮🇹 Italy and 5 moreLarge Italian sausage of finely ground pork and cubes of fat, often with pepper or pistachio Sausage or cured food, Lunch, Dinner Wonton云吞 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreChinese dumplings with a thin wrapper, filled and served in soup or fried Dumpling, Lunch, Dinner ProsciuttoMeat 🇮🇹 Italy and 5 moreItalian dry-cured ham, sliced thin and served uncooked Sausage or cured food, Snacks, Lunch Sukiyakiすき焼き 🇯🇵 JapanJapanese hot pot with beef, vegetables, and a sweet-salty broth Main dish, Dinner BratwurstMeat 🇩🇪 Germany and 3 moreGerman sausage made from pork, veal, or beef, often grilled and served in a bread roll Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Jiaozi餃子 🇨🇳 China and 1 moreChinese dumplings with meat or vegetable filling, served boiled, steamed or fried Dumpling, Breakfast, Lunch Zongzi粽子 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreSticky rice parcels with sweet or savoury fillings, wrapped in leaves and steamed or boiled Main dish, Lunch, Dinner TonkatsuMeat豚カツ 🇯🇵 JapanDeep-fried pork cutlet coated in crisp panko breadcrumbs Main dish, Lunch, Dinner CassouletMeat 🇫🇷 FranceHearty bean and meat stew from southern France, slow-cooked in a deep earthenware pot Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner FeijoadaMeat 🇵🇹 Portugal and 4 moreBean stew with pork or beef, common in Portugal and Brazil Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner Shabu-shabuしゃぶしゃぶ 🇯🇵 Japan and 4 moreJapanese hot pot where diners cook thin meat and vegetables at the table Main dish, Dinner, Lunch Pot-au-feu 🇫🇷 FranceFrench boiled meat and vegetable stew served in two courses Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner KalakukkoMeat 🇫🇮 FinlandSavonian rye bread loaf filled with fish and pork Main dish, Lunch, Dinner AsadoMeat 🇦🇷 Argentina and 4 moreBarbecued meats cooked over open fire, central to gatherings in Argentina and Uruguay Main dish, Lunch, Dinner WeisswurstMeatWeißwurst 🇩🇪 Germany and 1 moreMild veal and pork sausages gently cooked and served warm, a Bavarian morning tradition Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch PljeskavicaMeatпљескавица 🇷🇸 Serbia and 5 moreGrilled Balkan patty of spiced minced meats, served hot with sides or in flatbread Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Japanese curryMeatカレー 🇯🇵 Japan and 2 moreA thick, mildly spiced curry sauce served with rice, noodles or bread Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Adobo 🇵🇭 PhilippinesMeat, seafood, or vegetables simmered in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and spices Main dish, Lunch, Dinner JjajangmyeonMeat짜장면; 자장면 🇰🇷 South Korea and 1 moreKorean Chinese noodles topped with a thick black bean sauce and diced pork Noodle or pasta dish, Lunch, Dinner Königsberger KlopseMeat 🇩🇪 Germany and 1 moreGerman meatballs in a creamy white sauce with capers Main dish, Lunch, Dinner YakisobaMeat焼きそば 🇯🇵 JapanJapanese stir-fried noodles with pork, vegetables, and savory sauce Noodle or pasta dish, Lunch, Dinner Cabbage soup 🇷🇺 Russia and 4 moreA hot soup made with cabbage or sauerkraut, common in Eastern and Central Europe Soup, Lunch, Dinner
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