Best Pork Butt Recipes (Pork Shoulder)

Best Pork Recipes Roundup – Smoked, slow cooked, air fried, and more… You’ll love this collection of 25 easy recipes for how to make – and ways to use – moist and flavorful pork butt, pork shoulder, roast, and tenderloin!

Why We Love Pork Recipes

That’s right, today we have a whopping 25 tantalizing pork recipes for you to try! To start, we are sharing a handful of our favorite ways to cook various cuts of pork. You won’t believe how easy it is to use a smoker, slow cooker, air fryer, or even sous vide device to make perfectly tender and delicious pieces of pork!

Then serve cooked pork butt, shoulder, roast, or tenderloin as an entree with any number of side dishes. Or, keep reading for over a dozen wonderful recipes that use pork… From tacos and stews to stir fry dishes and more, you are sure to discover several new favorites!

Our Favorite Pork Butt Recipes, Pork Shoulder Recipes, Pork Roast, and Pork Tenderloin

1

Smoked Pork Butt Recipe

The best smoked pulled pork butt (or pork shoulder) is coated with mayo and a brown sugar spice rub, then cooked low and slow for 12+ hours. The result is the most melt-in-your-mouth tender and flavorful pork BBQ!

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2

Slow Cooker Smoked Pulled Pork

An easy crock pot pulled pork recipe that tastes like smoky southern pit barbecue! Plus, it only takes 5 ingredients to make this barbecue recipe. 

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3

Smoked Pork Loin (or Tenderloin) Recipe + VIDEO

Here we share easy instructions and tips to perfectly smoke a pork loin or tenderloin crusted with a sweet and spicy rub.

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4

Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

Learn the secrets for how to perfectly cook tender and juicy pork tenderloin in an air fryer! This nearly foolproof recipe is easy to make in only 20 minutes.

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5

Magic 2-Ingredient Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Dinner in a pinch, a Magic 2-Ingredient Grilled Pork Tenderloin that goes with everything!

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6

Sous Video Pork Tenderloin Recipe

This nearly foolproof recipe makes the most tender, juicy pork tenderloin every time! It starts with a simple brine and finishes with a quick sear for an easy yet incredibly flavorful dish.

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7

Best Slow Cooker Carnitas

This authentic carnitas recipe, made with pork butt, will leave you full and curb all your Mexican restaurant cravings!

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8

Instant Pot Perfect Carnitas

A simple foolproof pressure cooker carnitas recipe that creates smoky crispy shredded pork shoulder for tacos and salads… In a hurry!

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The Best Pork Butt Recipes

Now that you have beautifully fork-tender and delicious pork shoulder, pork butt, pork loin or roast, you have the foundation to make all kinds of other tasty recipes!

9

Carne Adovada Recipe

An authentic recipe for Red Chile Pork, featuring boneless pork roast braised in a deliciously intense spiced sauce to create tender and flavorful pieces of meat. And don’t miss the easy slow cooker option!

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10

Pozole Rojo Recipe (Red Posole)

This EASY posole soup from Mexico offers bold spices, chunks of tender pork, and hearty hominy, with cool crunchy toppings!

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11

Pozole Blanco (White Hominy Soup)

White hominy soup is a classic Mexican dish brimming with tender pork and vibrant spices in a rich creamy broth. Load bowls of posole blanco with refreshing toppings for a filling and flavorful all-in-one meal!

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12

New Mexico Chile Verde (Green Chili)

This New Mexico Chile Verde AKA Green Chili recipe is savory and bold. Made with tomatillos and poblano peppers, it is perfect for spicy chili lovers!

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13

Drowned Carnitas Party Sandwiches (Torta Ahogada)

Warm spicy Drowned Carnitas Party Sandwiches (Torta Ahogada) are a fabulous way to spice up any gathering!

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14

Easy Mofongo Recipe

Authentic Mofongo recipe from Puerto Rico made with fried and mashed green plantains, chicharrones and a rich broth. Perfect to fill with shredded pork!

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15

BBQ Carnitas Tacos from White Duck Taco Shop

White Duck’s BBQ Carnitas Taco is a nod to the south, with pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw and bbq sauce.

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16

Sweet Chili Pulled Pork Recipe

This east-meets-west Sweet Chili Pulled Pork Recipe is a great take-along for all your spring and summer picnics.

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17

Bun Cha Gio Recipe

Vietnamese Bun Cha Gio is a fresh, crunchy classic Vietnamese salad bowl. This healthy dish is loaded with noodles, vegetables, and protein!

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18

Moo Shu Chicken (or Pork) Recipe + VIDEO

This classic Chinese recipe features tender chicken cooked with egg, veggies, and a tangy sauce. It’s easy to make and ready to serve with thin pancakes in just 30 minutes!

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19

Tacos al Pastor

Easy authentic tacos recipe with soft or crunchy tortillas. These spicy pork tacos bring home the flavor of central Mexico with fresh ingredients on top!

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20

5 Ingredient Pulled Pork Nachos

Easy 5 Ingredient Pulled Pork Nachos with a twist! Pork Nachos made on a bed of potato chips with BBQ sauce and extra cheese makes a fun and tasty snack!

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21

Japanese Ginger Pork Stir Fry Recipe

This traditional Japanese recipe makes the most moist and tender stir-fried pork tossed in a tantalizing garlic ginger sauce. Serve with rice and veggies in under 30 minutes!

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22

Triple Pork Fried Rice Recipe

This pork fried rice recipe features pork three ways. It’s a salty, savory Asian-inspired Hawaiian dish that is bright with flavor and easy to make!

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23

Sukiyaki Recipe with Pork

Authentic Japanese Pork Sukiyaki Recipe, a low-carb and flavor-packed meal with thinly sliced pork, mushrooms, and veggies, all cooked with a sake-based savory sauce.

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24

Brunswick Stew Recipe

This simple crock pot version is the Best Brunswick Stew we’ve ever tasted… And it’s SO easy to make!

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25

Brazilian Feijoada (Pork and Black Bean Stew)

A comforting, rustic Feijoada recipe for classic Brazilian stew that features savory pork, flavorful black beans, and lots of toppings.

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