Discover a collection of popular Chinese pork recipes, from quick stir fries to slow braised favorites. Versatile, flavorful and comforting, they show why pork is a staple in Chinese home cooking.

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In many parts of China, pork is often called 大肉 dà ròu, literally meaning big meat. The name reflects just how central it is in everyday cooking, where pork has long been the most common and widely used protein. It appears in countless forms, valued for its rich flavor, versatility, and affordability.

Across different regions, there are endless ways to cook pork. It can be stir fried in thin slices, slowly braised until meltingly tender, minced for fillings, or roasted to crisp perfection. This roundup brings together some of the most loved recipes on my blog, showcasing a variety of cuts and cooking methods. Hope you’ll be inspired to try some of them!

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Sliced Char Siu, Chinese BBQ Pork

💬 “It was so good – tender and juicy with authentic Chinese flavour. It was an eye opener as I would not have thought it possible to make Char Sui at home.”

Easy Char Siu (Chinese BBQ pork, 叉烧)

Sliced Chinese BBQ Pork
5 from 149 votes

Easy Char Siu (Chinese BBQ pork, 叉烧)

Aromatic, smoky, savoury & a little sweet, Cantonese classic dish Char Siu (Chinese BBQ pork) is one of the tastiest ways to roast pork.
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Braised pork belly cubes with spices

Braised Pork Belly (Hong Shao Rou/红烧肉)

💬 “This was such an easy and delicious recipe, it came out amazing. The meat was melt in your mouth tender and the flavor was perfect!”

chinese braised pork belly over rice
5 from 472 votes

Braised Pork Belly (Hong Shao Rou/红烧肉), an Easy Version

Tender, gelatinous and aromatic, Chinese red braised pork belly is scrumptious and comforting. This recipe shows you how to cook it effortlessly.
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Sichuan Shredded Pork with garlic sauce over rice in a bowl.

Sichuan Pork with Garlic Sauce (鱼香肉丝)

💬 “Such a lovely delicious dish and very quick and easy to make!”

Sichuan Shredded Pork with garlic sauce over rice in a bowl.
4.93 from 52 votes

Sichuan Shredded Pork with Garlic Sauce (鱼香肉丝)

A signature Sichuan dish, shredded pork with garlic sauce features tender meat, crisp vegetables, and a boldly flavored sauce that's hard to resist.
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Moo Shu Pork cooked in the authentic Chinese way

Moo Shu Pork, the Original Recipe (木樨肉)

💬 “We loved this recipe! It seems so plain, yet it doesn’t taste that way; it tastes so juicy and each ingredient shines. It’s also extremely quick.”

A plate of Moo Shu Pork
5 from 10 votes

Moo Shu Pork, the Original Recipe (木樨肉)

Moo Shu Pork is a quick stir-fry combining tender pork slices, scrambled eggs, earthy mushrooms and refreshing vegetables. This recipe shows you how it’s prepared in the authentic Chinese way.
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steamed pork belly over preserved mustard with sauce.

Mei Cai Kou Rou (Steamed Pork Belly/梅菜扣肉)

💬 “This recipe is absolutely amazing. I make it far more often than I should, most likely.”

steamed pork belly over preserved mustard with sauce.
5 from 12 votes

Mei Cai Kou Rou (Steamed Pork Belly/梅菜扣肉)

Melt-in-the-mouth pork belly served over richly flavored preserved mustard, Mei Cai Kou Rou makes a centerpiece for any celebratory Chinese meal.
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a big bowl of pork rib soup with corn and carrot.

Chinese Pork Rib Soup (排骨汤)

💬 “Easy to prepare, satisfying to eat. Meat is succulent, veggies are crisp tender, and broth is tasty and nourishing.”

a big bowl of pork rib soup with corn and carrot.
5 from 4 votes

Pork Rib Soup (排骨汤)

A nourishing dish that's simple to prepare and lightly seasoned, Chinese pork rib soup warms both your body and heart.
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Giant lion's head pork meatballs with Napa cabbage

Lion’s Head Meatballs (Shi Zi Tou, 狮子头)

💬 “This is the second time I’ve made lion’s head and it’s sooo delish!! I think this is one of my favorites to make from Red House Spice!”

Six lion's head meatballs in a plate
5 from 28 votes

Lion’s Head Meatballs (狮子头)

Lion’s head meatballs is a classic Chinese dish consisting of giant pork meatballs, Napa cabbage and a delicious broth. Follow my recipe to make it to a restaurant standard. 
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scallion pork chop over steamed rice.

Scallion Pork Chops (葱烤大排)

💬 “Perfectly delicious and such excellent instructions for preparation! ”

a piece of scallion pork chop over rice.
5 from 14 votes

Scallion Pork Chops (葱烤大排)

Succulent pork flavored with fried scallions and a rich sauce, Shanghai scallion pork chops are hearty, comforting and quick to prepare.
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Chopsticks picking up Hunan pork

Hunan Pork Stir-fry (湖南小炒肉)

💬 “Authentic. Don’t believe there is anything else to add.”

Hunan pork stir-fry
5 from 37 votes

Hunan Pork Stir-fry (湖南小炒肉)

Consisting of fatty pork slices, hot chili pepper, fermented black beans, Hunan pork is a quick and tasty Chinese stir-fry not to be missed.
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A bowl of Taiwanese Lu Rou Fan consisting of braised pork, hard boiled egg, Bok Choy and rice

Lu Rou Fan (Taiwanese Pork Rice Bowl, 卤肉饭)

💬 “This recipe is a keeper! I love the melt-in-your-mouth consistency, so yummy!”

Taiwanese Lu Rou Fan with blanched Bok Choy
4.99 from 162 votes

Lu Rou Fan (Taiwanese Pork Rice Bowl, 卤肉饭)

Cooked in a rich broth to a melt-in-your-mouth texture, Taiwanese Lu Rou Fan is a heavenly scrumptious way to enjoy pork in an all-in-one rice bowl dish.
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A plate of twice cooked pork belly with leek

Twice cooked pork (Hui Guo Rou, 回锅肉)

💬 “This recipe is a keeper! I love the melt-in-your-mouth consistency, so yummy!”

Sichuan twice cooked pork belly
5 from 42 votes

Twice Cooked Pork (Hui Guo Rou, 回锅肉)

Tender yet crispy pork slices flavoured with fermented seasonings, twice cooked pork is a mouth-watering Chinese delicacy. This recipe provides many tips on how to achieve the best flavour and texture.
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Chinese BBQ ribs on a chopping board.

Chinese BBQ Ribs (叉烧排骨)

💬 “Delicious,and easy. Great, thanks.”

BBQ ribs on a chopping board and on a tray.
4.96 from 24 votes

Chinese BBQ Ribs (叉烧排骨)

Richly seasoned and perfectly roasted, Chinese BBQ ribs are an easy and tasty way to cook pork ribs. Both oven-roasting and air-frying methods are included.
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a plate of steamed ribs with fermented black beans and chili pepper.

Steamed Ribs with Black Beans (豉汁蒸排骨)

💬 “Another rib recipe from heaven! Thanks for wonderful recipe.”

a plate of steamed ribs with fermented black beans and chili pepper.
5 from 15 votes

Steamed Ribs with Black Beans (豉汁蒸排骨)

An easy home version of a classic dim sum dish, steamed ribs with black beans are succulent and irresistibly flavorful.
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halved Chinese meat pies showing the filling inside.

Chinese Meat Pies (Xian Bing/馅饼)

💬 “I absolutely love it. You definitely get a five star from me.”

halved Chinese meat pies.
4.90 from 19 votes

Chinese Meat Pies (Xian Bing/馅饼)

With their juicy filling encased in golden wrappers and pan-fried to perfection, Chinese meat pies are a delightful staple that you simply must try.
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Two chinese pork burgers held by a hand

Chinese pork burger (Rou Jia Mo 肉夹馍)

💬 “They taste almost the same as the ones I used to eat all the time in China. They are so delicious and juicy.”

Two Chinese burgers stuffed with pork
5 from 19 votes

Chinese pork burger (Rou Jia Mo 肉夹馍)

A simple pan-baked flatbread stuffed with spiced pork belly, fresh coriander and chilli, Chinese pork burger is tangy, flavourful, moist and extremely comforting.
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