Barbecue Pork Recipes

Whenever barbecue pork recipes are mentioned my thoughts immediately turn to a side of ribs or some beautifully succulent pulled pork. Hickory smoked, low and slow, supremely tender and absolutely delicious.

Pork is such a versatile meat, in the most part lean with well defined areas of fat that make it perfect for both grilling and smoking alike and there's loads of easy recipes for you to try below.

The general rule with pork is if you have the super lean cuts from the loin then these are best cooked over high heat for a short period of time i.e. grilled; and those that contain more connective tissue such as the shoulder and ribs are best cooked for longer time with lower heat i.e. smoked.

Whether it's grilling or smoking, there's lots of barbecue pork recipes to choose from so take your time and enjoy!

For The Grill:-

Pork and Apple Burgers - If you're looking for a twist on a beef burger then look no further.

Basque BBQ Ribs - It's not smoked. This is how they're cooked on the North Coast of Spain

Grilled Barbecue Ribs - With a lovely spicy glaze.

Greek Souvlaki - Perfect for lunch on a hot day.

Plum Sauce Ribs - Sweet and fruity, you'll love 'em.

Pork Satay Kebabs - Here we've got a rich peanut sauce to tickle your tastebuds.

Rub For Chops & Steaks - Dusted with paprika to give a light piquant hint.

BBQ Pork Chops - with Sebastian's honey mustard sauce and fresh dill. Delicious!

Grilled Pork Chop Recipe - Raisins soaked in brandy are stuffed into the chop.

Tenderloin Of Pork - With a choice of sauces but I like the one with fire roasted red peppers.

Spit Roasted Pork - With the best crackling ever.

Barbecue Gammon Steak - Served with garlic mash and fresh pineapple.

For The Smoker:-

Chinese Ribs - Rich in soy with a kick from the Tabasco.

And More Chinese Barbecue Spare Ribs - With hoi sin and five spice, all the traditional Chinese flavors are here.

Honey Glazed Ribs - What more do you need me to tell you?...They're glazed in honey!

Spicy Smoked Ribs - Paprika, cayenne, chili flakes are all here so not one for the faint hearted.

Ribs Satay Style - Dedicated to those of you who are nutty about peanuts!

Plum Sauce Smoked Ribs - A two step process leads to absolute BBQ perfection.

Texas Glazed Barbeque Ribs - Really packs a punch. A spicy rub followed by a powerful glaze, not for the faint-hearted.

Easy Pulled Pork - Get the right cut of pork and you won't be disappointed.

Traditional Southern Style Pulled Pork - Slow and steady, fantastic results.

Smoked Pulled Pork Recipe - No rub on this one, just a tangy mop & BBQ sauce.

Chinese Smoked Pork Tenderloin Recipe - a spicy oriental rub and sweet soy mop make a for really succulent dish.

Smoked Pork Loin - Basted with a delicious honey apple brandy glaze.

Smoked & Slow Roast Pork Belly - Supremely succulent, use it as an ingredient for other recipes or eat it just as it is.

Pigs In Blankets - The perfect trimmings for your Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey.

Barbecue Pork Recipes Specially For The Kamado:-

Supremely Succulent Ribs - A general guide to cooking ribs on the ceramic barbecue.

And this last recipe works great on both ribs and joints, grilling or smoking. It's the all American Barbecue Pork Paste

Smoked Ham Recipes:-

Barbecue Ham in Whisky and Mustard

Smoked Ham In Calvados

In the old days barbecue pork recipes like these would have stated that the meat must be cooked through because of the risk of tapeworm or trichnosis and to be fair it's still common to hear folks say that pork needs to be well cooked despite these parasites having been all but eliminated from the food chain.

Overcooked pork though is tough and dry so you're unsure use a BBQ thermometer and check for an internal meat temperature of 165°F or 74°C.

When you get this temperature you may still find that the juices are running pink but don't worry, it's safe to eat.

Just before we finish on this page there's a couple of other barbecue pork recipes (or cooking ideas) that may be of interest to you. Firstly there's my peppery Cumberland ring – a great way to grill and present a pork sausage.

Not quite a sausage but still worth a try is my grilled black pudding. It's easy and full of flavor. My favorite is served on a bad of caramelized apple like this.

Another favourite of mine are Merguez, a French sausage with harissa spice influences from North Africa. They’re generally produced from Lamb (sometimes turkey) so I must be digressing. Perhaps I should do some pages dedicated just to the best sausages around? Certainly Stuart and Karen would agree!

To start off though I've got some great sausage grilling tips and some tasty sauce alternatives for hot dogs .

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