Pork shoulder gets the Goa spice treatment, with star anise, fennel seeds, coriander, cumin, cloves, and more, courtesy of chef Vivek Surti of Tailor in Nashville.
This is a total throwback to a classic dish from my childhood, pork chops and applesauce. I bet I’m not the only one who enjoyed this weeknight staple both growing up and today. But there’s far more to this dish than nostalgia; pork and fruit, especially apples, make a fantastic combination. Soaking the rack of pork in a savory apple juice brine delivers great results—the naturally mild, lean meat is thoroughly infused with flavor and moisture that won’t cook out in the oven. Brining is a vital step in producing this juicy, flavorful pork. The deep molasses-mustard glaze and pan sauce finished with sour mash whiskey are Tennessee touches that I never had growing up, but I think the next generation will appreciate this new spin on an American classic.
When you live in Southern California it’s hard not to be influenced by the spicy, vibrant flavors of Mexican food. People might imagine chefs spending their few and precious nights out wining and dining on five-course meals, but in reality you’re far more likely to find me at the sushi bar, Korean barbecue house, or my favorite taqueria. This spiced pork stew satisfies my cravings for the spicy, robust flavors of ethnic food. I start with some of the Mexican spices I love so much—cumin, cayenne, coriander, and chile—tossing them with chunks of fatty and flavorful pork shoulder and braising it into this succulent pork stew. Pork shoulder is one of my favorite cuts to cook with. As an added bonus, it’s one of the few meats that are still pretty inexpensive. People go crazy for this tender, slow-cooked pork bathed in its own spicy sauce, but don’t worry—it’s so impressive, they’ll never know you did it on the cheap.
Ginger may not be a spice you associate with Sweden, but it’s there (as is cardamom), and it makes its mark in this winter dish.When I was first served this, it was done in traditional, fancy style: a large roast of pork with a hole poked right through its center, stuffed with the dried fruit. It’s a glorious presentation and my first choice. But I have since been served it, and made it, in the simpler, stewed fashion of the variation, which is equally legit. I like this with Potato and Horseradish Gratin (page 482), but it’s good with most any potato dish.
Serve this warmly spiced, slow-cooked pork in its entirety for a crowd, or treat it as a "nextover" and turn the extra servings into a brand-new dinner later in the week.
The key to this onion-garlic dip is in the slow roast for the perfect caramelization. You want to keep the onions and garlic in a mound rather than spreading them out. This will help this steam and soften and not caramelize too quickly.
Join Carla Music in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as she makes spiced roasted pork with chili paste. This recipe is from chef Vivek Surti of Tailor in Nashville, No. 7 on our 2019 Hot Ten list.
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Chef Paul Carmichael of Kabawa in NYC shares how to make their Chuletas Can-Can. Weighing roughly a kilo, this impressive Puerto Rican pork chop combines rib, loin, and belly in one massive cut that is seared, seasoned, and roasted until juicy and crisp. And since Kabawa was named America’s Best Restaurant 2026, we’re calling it America’s best pork chop.
Bon Appétit meets Chef Lucas Sin to visit Mei Lai Wah in Manhattan’s Chinatown to see how the iconic Hong Kong-style bakery makes thousands of its famous roast pork buns. From pillowy fermented dough and rich char siu filling to the signature crackled pineapple topping, discover the techniques that go into making this $3 NYC favorite.
Join Chris Morocco as he makes sweet and saucy pork chops. For weeknight-friendly pork chops that cook in record time but are still succulent, we turn to an unexpected ingredient: sugar. A pinch sprinkled over the surface helps the chops caramelize and develop a golden-brown crust before the meat has a chance to dry out. For max juiciness, we finish cooking them in a buttery-tangy pan sauce that then gets spooned over every slice.
