9 fabulous festive pork recipes that will impress your family

Whether you’re serving a beautiful glazed gammon, a delicious stuffed loin or simply pork chops for two this Christmas, there’s no denying that a juicy piece of pork completes the festive table. Here are some of our favourite recipes, starring pork in its many forms.

1. Pork chops with red wine grape sauce

The meat is elevated with the addition of a simple yet flavoursome sauce. Adapt the number of pork chops for the number of people you’re serving.

2. Pork loin roast

A beautiful roast is essential for any festive feast. This classic is bound to leave you with leftovers that you can reimagine in sandwiches the next day.

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3. Honey mustard pork chops

Honey and mustard are the perfect pairings for pork. As before, serve fewer pork chops if you’re serving only one or two people, or make the lot and enjoy the rest for leftovers!

4. Stuffed pork neck with mustard sauce

If you’re serving a crowd and have a bit more time on hands, don’t hesitate to make this beautiful stuffed pork neck. It’s roasted on top of sweet potatoes that can serve as one of your sides, making for less washing up too.

5. Sticky pork belly

Hoisin and soy sauces are another two flavours that go very well with pork, and this pork belly recipe brings them together particularly well.

6. Orange and honey glazed pork steaks 

This dish takes only 10 minutes to pull together and includes a salad for those who want a healthy component on their festive table. Switch pork chops for the steaks if that’s what you have on hand.

7. Pork chops with spicy tequila sauce

If you want a little kick with your chops, this recipe is a definite must! But don’t worry – the hit of tequila is beautifully balanced with orange and lime juices.

8. Asian-inspired pork with sweet potatoes and cabbage

This meal-in-one looks very impressive and yet it’s super easy to make. You simply make the sauce and pour it over the meat and veg, then let your oven do the rest! Use pork neck or chops.

9. Festive glazed gammon

Never made gammon before? Worry not. This video will show you how to make a classic pineapple gammon that is perfect for the festive table.