Whether I am firing up the grill or smoking low and slow, pork is one of my favorite meats to cook. On this page, you will find all my favorite pork recipes, from pulled pork and ribs to pork chops, tenderloin, and more. I also share helpful tips, cooking guides, and pork rubs to help you get great results every time.
Pulled Pork
This smoked pulled pork recipe is one I make over and over because it turns out tender, juicy, and packed with smoky flavor. I usually cook pork shoulder low and slow until it’s easy to pull apart, then pile it on sandwiches or serve it with classic BBQ sides. If you’re new to smoking pork, this is one of the best recipes to start with.
Reversed Sear Pork Chops
My reversed sear pork chops are one of my favorite ways to cook thick-cut chops. I slowly bring them up to temperature before finishing them over high heat for a beautifully browned crust and a juicy, tender center. If you want steakhouse-quality pork chops on your grill, this is the recipe I recommend.
Moink Balls
These MOINK balls are one of my favorite BBQ appetizers when friends and family come over. Juicy homemade meatballs wrapped in crispy bacon, seasoned with BBQ rub, smoked low and slow, and finished with a sticky BBQ sauce glaze. They’re easy to make, always disappear fast, and are perfect as a snack or party food
Smoked Pre-Packaged Pork Tenderloin
This smoked pre-packaged pork tenderloin is one of the easiest meals I make when I’m short on time. Since it’s already seasoned, all you have to do is smoke it until it’s perfectly juicy and tender. It’s a great beginner-friendly recipe that delivers excellent results with almost no prep work.
Smoked Pork Belly
Smoked pork belly is rich, tender, and packed with incredible smoky flavor. I cook it low and slow until the fat renders beautifully, then slice it thick for a meal that’s somewhere between brisket and bacon. If you’ve never smoked a whole pork belly before, this recipe is a great place to start.
Smoked Pork Ribs
These smoked pork ribs are one of my go-to recipes when I’m craving tender, fall-off-the-bone BBQ. I season them with my favorite pork rub, smoke them low and slow, then wrap them until they’re perfectly juicy. This method works great on an ugly drum smoker, but you can use almost any smoker with excellent results.
Bacon Wrapped Cheese Stuffed Bratwurst
These bacon-wrapped, cheese-stuffed bratwurst are one of my favorite cookout treats when I want something a little different. Melty cheese, smoky bacon, and juicy bratwurst come together for an over-the-top meal that’s easy to make on the grill and always a hit with family and friends.
Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Pork belly burnt ends are one of those BBQ recipes that always impress people. These bite-sized cubes are smoked until they develop a rich bark, then finished with butter, brown sugar, honey, and BBQ sauce for a sweet, sticky glaze. They’re the perfect appetizer, snack, or backyard party favorite.
Learn More About Cooking Pork
If you are looking to improve your BBQ skills, these guides will help you cook pork with even more confidence.
My Favorite Pork Recipes for the Grill and Smoker
Pork is one of the most versatile meats you can cook on the grill or smoker, and I’m always trying new recipes and techniques.
Whether you’re making pulled pork for a backyard party, smoking a pork belly, or grilling thick-cut pork chops for dinner, there’s something here for every BBQ fan.
I will keep adding new pork recipes as I publish them, so be sure to check back the next time you’re looking for inspiration for your grill or smoker.
Eddie van Aken
Eddie van Aken is the founder of The Grilling Dutchman, where he shares practical BBQ tips, smoking techniques, recipes, and grill reviews based on real-world experience. After years of cooking on pellet grills, charcoal grills, smokers, and kamado cookers, he focuses on helping backyard cooks get better results with less guesswork. Learn more about Eddie van Aken. Learn more about Eddie van Aken.