A Sassy Spoon

12 Best Pork Recipes

Cuban Roast Pork (Lechon Asado)

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Cuban roast pork (aka lechon asado) marinated in a flavorful homemade garlic-citrus marinade and slow-roasted to perfection!

Tamal en Cazuela (Cuban Tamal Casserole)

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Tender, braised mojo-marinated pork cooked in a thick, sweet, and savory cornmeal and tomato-based stew. It's absolutely to die for.

Miami-Style Cuban Sandwich Recipe (Cubano)

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This pressed sandwich is a South Florida staple, and features sliced Cuban pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, + mustard, served on buttered Cuban bread.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

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Slow cooker pulled pork made with bone-in pork butt, smoky spices, and dark beer. Slow-cooked to tender, fall-off-the-bone, juicy perfection. Practically cooks itself!

Cuban Sliders with Shredded Pork

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Baked in the oven until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden, these Cuban sliders with pork are perfect for a party or a quick and tasty lunch or dinner. 

Oven Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs

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Fall-off-the-bone, tender bbq baby back ribs made with a flavorful homemade dry rub and baked in the oven to juicy perfection.

Potaje de Garbanzo (Cuban Chickpea Stew)

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This Potaje de Garbanzo is a hearty Cuban chickpea stew made with garbanzo beans, chorizo, ham, veggies, and potatoes.

Chuletas de Puerco (Cuban Pork Chops)

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These Cuban pork chops are marinated with sour orange juice, mashed garlic, onions, and spices then pan-fried (or grilled) to perfection.

Masitas de Puerco (Cuban Fried Pork Chunks)

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Masitas de puerco are delectable fried pork chunks, known for their irresistible juicy, tender interior.

Pulled Pork Sandwiches

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Pulled pork sandwiches are the perfect way to use up leftover pork! You will fall in love with this easy recipe for pulled pork with slaw!

Guava BBQ Glazed Meatloaf Recipe

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A tender, flavorful, easy meatloaf recipe made with ground beef and ground pork then glazed with a homemade guava bbq sauce.

Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze

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Moist, tender, baked ham made with a rum and coke brown sugar glaze which adds a hint of incredible caramelized, sweetness.