Pork

Instant Pot Pork Chops and Savory Gravy

No need to thaw your frozen chops! This InstantPot pork chops recipe is a simple preparation of juicy pork chops and a savory gravy using pantry staples. Cooked together in the InstantPot, this combo makes for an easy dinner with just a few minutes of prep.

Mediterranean Kebab Salad

Made with a mix ground pork and beef, these juicy, flavorful kebabs are served over a salad with creamy feta dressing. Quick to assemble, this satiating summery salad is an ideal for a weeknight meal or last-minute cookout.

pineapple pork bowl

Pineapple-Pork Noodle Bowls

With a Polynesian sensibility and tons of flavor, this tropical-tasting stir-fry comes together quickly in the pan. Serve it over rice or your favorite Asian noodles; this recipe tastes great with soba, udon, or ramen noodles. 

lions head meatballs

ButcherBox Member Recipe: Lion’s Head Meatballs

Recently, ButcherBox asked our members to share their favorite recipes with a chance of one recipe being featured on Just Cook. We’re excited to highlight ButcherBox member Mindy C., and her beloved lion’s head meatball recipe below.   Growing up this dish would always appear on the dining table on […]

bacon wrapped meatloaf bites

Bacon and Meatloaf Party Bites

Love the idea of a bacon-wrapped appetizer but looking to change it up from the usual scallops wrapped in bacon or dates wrapped in bacon? This is your recipe. Coming together in just a few minutes with ButcherBox’s pre-made meatloaf blend, these party bites pack a flavorful bite with the […]

cocoa spiced pork loin with sour cherry sauce

Cocoa-Spiced Pork Loin with Morello Cherry Sauce

This tenderly delicious pork dish would be a great centerpiece at your next gathering. It’s rubbed with cocoa and spices to create a mild bitterness that’s perfectly complemented by the tangy Morello cherry sauce. If you can’t find Morello cherry preserves, experiment with any type of preserves that you like […]

meatballs and cabbage soup

Cabbage and Pork Meatball Soup

A simplified version of a classic Chinese recipe from the Jiangsu Province, this perfect-for-winter soup features ultra-tender pork meatballs alongside delicate Napa cabbage leaves in a light broth. Only requiring one bowl, one skillet, and one pot, it’s quick to assemble and quick to clean up.

mini hot dogs

Mini Hot Dog Appetizers – New Spins and Classic Recipes

Mini hot dogs, also known as “little smokies” or “lil’ smokies,” have been an appetizer staple for as long as I can remember. You can’t help but eat several of them however they’re prepared and plated. There are some tried and true recipes for mini hot dogs. But, you can […]

ribs with a cider glaze and ancho chili rub

Cider-Glazed Ancho Chili-Rubbed Ribs

Just because you’ve put the grill away for the season doesn’t mean ribs are off the menu. Cover them with a spicy, smoky spice rub, let them cook low and slow in the oven until the meat is falling off the bones, and you’re in business. These ribs celebrate autumn […]

bacon chocolate cupcakes

Bacon-Chocolate Mini Cupcakes

Bacon and chocolate? Yes please! Tender stout-chocolate cake, crispy bacon bits, and a no-waste chocolate frosting made with leftover bacon grease come together to create a salty-sweet chocolate bomb for dessert lovers of all ages.

spicy dan dan noodles

Spicy Dan Dan Noodles

Satisfy your spice cravings by slurping up these mouthwatering and nutty noodles for a quick meal. Dan dan noodles, which originated in Sichuan, China, are named after the traditional poles that street vendors use to hold up bowls of noodles and sauce on their backs. This recipe can be made […]

pulled pork on watermelon

Pulled Pork and Grilled Watermelon

This easy recipe combines two summer favorites you didn’t know you needed to eat together.     Using pre-cooked Niman Ranch pulled pork from ButcherBox, you can whip this up as an easy dinner for the kid, as a party appetizer, or whenever you need a little summer sweetness.