Easy 30-Minute Pork Recipes Perfect for Weeknight Dinners

Quick Mu Shu Pork
Photo: Blaine Moats

Need a delicious and filling dinner in a hurry? No problem! These 30-minute pork recipes deliver a mouthwatering meal in a matter of minutes. With tons of great quick pork chop recipes and other go-to recipes like tacos and stir-fry, you'll never have to spend hours in the kitchen again.

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Pear and Pork Stir Fry

Pear Pork Stir-Fry
Blaine Moats

Put a new spin on classic stir-fry with this yummy pear and pork version. Serve over a bed of white rice, then drizzle with a zippy sauce of honey, vinegar, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper.

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Ginger Pork Rolls

Ginger Pork Rolls
Andy Lyons

These easy pork sandwiches are sure to please everyone at your dinner table. Think of them as a great alternative to a classic quick and easy pulled pork recipe. Cook the pork in soy sauce and ginger, then serve on buns with fresh cucumber slices and chopped red onions.

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Garlic Lime Pork with Farro and Kale

Garlic-Lime Pork with Farro and Kale
Karla Conrad

For a simple dinner that's ready in a snap, this garlic-lime pork fills the bill. Cooking the farro and kale in the same sauce as the pork medallions ensures that this dish will be full of flavor.

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Quick Mu Shu Pork

Quick Mu Shu Pork
Blaine Moats

No need for takeout! You can make this favorite dish in your own kitchen. Dinner is on the table in just 20 minutes. The dish uses boneless pork loin, mushrooms, shredded cabbage and green onions for a flavorful and speedy dish.

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Greek Seasoned Pork with Lemon Couscous

Greek Seasoned Pork with Lemon Couscous
Karla Conrad

This satisfying supper is ready in a hurry—you only need 20 minutes! The pork loin is paired with lemon couscous with eggplant, dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach.

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Pork Chops in Salsa Verde

Pork Chops in Salsa Verde
Blaine Moats

If you are looking for quick pork chop recipes, this one should top your list. All these pork chops need is a healthy helping of homemade salsa verde. Just combine tomatillos, onion, garlic, and jalapeno for the salsa verde—finishing the chops in this sauce gives them even more flavor.

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Orange Simmered Pork Chops

Orange-Simmered Pork Chops
Andy Lyons

These pork chops get dressed up with a zesty mango relish. Give these chops some heat by adding in cayenne pepper, banana peppers, and a sprinkle of chili powder. With so much flavor it's hard to believe this is a quick pork chop recipe.

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Pork Chops, Apples and Greens

Pork Chops, Apples & Greens
Andy Lyons

This classic but quick pork chop recipe will take you only 30-minutes. Crispy pork chops combine with spinach and an apple and honey-mustard sauce to make this family-favorite meal.

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Brown Sugar Pork Chops with Onions

Brown Sugar Pork Chops with Onions
Blaine Moats

For a sweet take on classic pork chops, try out this dish with a yummy brown sugar and orange juice sauce. To add a little spice, sprinkle it with crushed red pepper before serving. Yet another quick pork chop recipe to save for a busy night.

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Pork Sandwich with Tarragon Apple Slaw

Pork Sandwich with Tarragon-Apple Slaw
Andy Lyons

Satisfy your cravings with this quick and easy pork sandwich. Breaded with panko breadcrumbs and topped with a tasty apple slaw, this recipe is sure to become a dinnertime favorite.

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Grilled Pork and Pineapple

Grilled Pork and Pineapple
Jason Donnelly

This super quick pork chop recipe is the perfect to throw on the grill for a busy summer night. It's done in just 18 minutes! Grilled pork chops and pineapple go to the next level with a delicious yogurt and orange marmalade sauce.

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Quick Pork and Vegetable Fried Rice

Quick Pork-and-Vegetable Fried Brown Rice
Karla Conrad

Making your own pork fried rice is super simple. In just 20 minutes, you'll have a takeout-worthy dinner of fried brown rice, pork, peas, and carrots.

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Oven Fried Pork Chops with Potatoes

Oven-Fried Pork Chops
Jason Donnelly

Cornbread stuffing mix is the perfect coating for these easy, crispy oven-fried pork chops. To make it a meal, bake potato wedges on the same sheet for an easy side to this quick pork chop recipe.

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Quick Shredded Pork Tacos

Quick Shredded Pork Tacos
Andy Lyons

Take last night's pulled pork or pork shoulder and turn it into delicious quick and easy pork tacos. Top with your favorite accouterments like sour cream, shredded cheese and salsa and you have an easy meal in 15 minutes or less.

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Maple-Peach Pork Chops

Maple-Peach Pork Chops

Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick dinner tonight. The pork loin, accompanied by sweet maple glazed pears, gets its flavor from bourbon and thyme.

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