Pork

Glazed Pork Meatballs – Sweet & Tangy Perfection

When it comes to comfort food, meatballs have a special place in the hearts (and stomachs) of many. These Glazed Pork Meatballs take the classic comfort food to a new level with a sweet and tangy glaze that’s hard to resist. They’re perfect for a cozy night in, as a […]

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3 Easy Ways to Cook Sausage from Frozen

Sausage is a great option for quick dinners–but what if it’s time to cook, and you realize you forgot to thaw it? Good news: You have several options for cooking sausage from frozen that are fast and easy, and you don’t have to sacrifice flavor. What are sausage links vs. […]

Carnitas-Stuffed Sweet Potato Skins

Sweet, spicy, tangy, creamy–each bite of these stuffed sweet potato skins brings all the flavor. Cooked with a bit of orange peel for a touch of brightness, ButcherBox Pork Carnitas crisp up in a skillet in less than 10 minutes. We mixed it with barbecue sauce, spooned that into baked […]

Spiced Brown Sugar Spiral Ham

Crusted with flavorful seasonings like fennel, mustard and molasses-y brown sugar, this ham recipe is deliciously simple and might be just the large-format roast you need for that spring soiree. Simply rub the ham with the spice mixture, then roast, basting with a luscious butter broth. You’ll cook potatoes and […]

Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin and Potatoes with Citrus-Pistachio Sauce

ButcherBox’s pork tenderloin cooks perfectly in an air fryer, where the evenly dispersed heat keeps the lean, sweet meat from overcooking. It’s paired with crispy, golden fried potatoes, and it all comes together thanks to a nutty, herbaceous and very citrusy sauce. A splash of brandy (or other booze of […]

Sautéed Pork Shoulder with Honey, Sesame and Fennel

We often think of pork shoulder for long, slow braises, but it actually can thrive in a quick high-heat setting, too. Here we take bite-size cubes of ButcherBox pork shoulder, sauté them with chopped sweet fennel and carrots, then simmer it all in a punchy, peppery lemon-honey pan sauce. You’ll […]

Chorizo and Vegetable Rice Bowls with Lime Crema

A rice bowl is such a dinnertime gift: Make the elements ahead of time, and when everyone’s ready to eat, set everything out and let everyone build their own bowl. Bonus: Leftovers make a perfect lunch the next day. The star of these bowls is ButcherBox chorizo, a mild pork […]

Spicy Pasta with Sausage, Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

Inspired by the Italian soup “pasta fagioli”—or, as New Yorkers call it, pasta fazool–this pasta dish, featuring beans and Italian sausage, is coated in a buttery, spicy cherry tomato sauce. And let us tell you, this dish is comfort on a plate. It also showcases the versatility of ButcherBox’s mild […]

Balkan-Style Stuffed Schnitzel

This deceptively simple but impressive dish is traditional to the Balkan region of Eastern Europe. ButcherBox’s pork loin chops are perfect for this dish; they’re lean, so they  contrast beautifully with the richness of the other ingredients. Though it looks complex, this dish is easy to make: You pound the pork […]

Sesame Pork Loin Noodle Bowls with Basil and Lemon

Here’s a perfect dish for a hot day: A delicious cold noodle bowl topped with thin-sliced sesame-crusted pork loin. It tastes light, but it’s also hearty enough to satisfy. And it’s deceptively easy to make: First, you toss noodles in a chili-garlic oil with sesame, ginger, scallion and fresh herbs. As […]

No-Grill Guajillo Pork Ribs

Here’s a secret about cooking ribs: You don’t have to fire up the grill to make them taste like you spent hours outside cooking. In this recipe, a marinade made with Guajillo and chipotle chilies, tomato paste, brown sugar and garlic gives the ribs a deep, sweet and smoky flavor. […]