These pork recipes will inspire you to create tasty meals the whole family will love.
With school and work back in full swing, you may be looking for fresh ideas for a home-packed lunch instead of the same old boring sandwich. Well, you’ve come to the right place! Starring budget-friendly, nutritious pork, these ideas are sure to enliven your and your family’s lunchtimes.
Easy pork bites
Buy pork belly and cut it into cubes or ready-cut pork goulash, marinate it for a couple of hours, and then cook it up for lunch the next day. (Or make extras for a quick dinner as well as lunch!) You can serve pork bites with whatever fresh ingredients you have at hand
Recipes to try:
Air-fried char siu pork belly bites
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Pork meatballs
Meatballs are a delight the whole family will love and they’re super versatile. Mix pork mince with your choice of spices, egg and breadcrumbs, and then serve them in a roll, with pasta, or on mashed potato or sweet potato.
Recipes to try:
Pork meatballs with melted cheese centres
‘Fancy’ sandwiches
Yes, yes, we know we said no boring sandwiches allowed – but these are anything but boring! Forgo your standard bread option for a crusty baguette, jaffle or taco for a tasty alternative.
Recipes to try:
Pork-and-veggie stir-fry with peanuts and crispy tacos
Pork ‘on a stick’
Serving food on a stick just makes it easier to eat, whether it’s for a picnic or a school lunch. Plus you can add whatever ingredients you have at hand or serve with a fresh salad for a well-balanced, delicious meal.
Recipes to try:
Pork, ginger and apricot koftas
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