17 Easy 30-Minute Pork Dinners for Busy Weeknights
Make a restaurant-worthy meal in just half an hour (or less).
Pork is so versatile, playing well with all kinds of preparations. It's such a great choice for quick-and-easy dinners. These top-rated pork recipes are fast and fantastic, and include classics like pork lo mein, honey garlic pork chops, pork skillets, simple pastas with pork sausage, pork stir-fries, and much more. Pick your favorites! Dinner's on the table in 30 minutes or less.
Pork Lo Mein
Ready in 30 minutes.
Rave Review: "The sauce is just like you eat in an Asian restaurant. Tastes very authentic. A keeper!" says Carolina.
Pork Fried Rice
Ready in 30 minutes.
Rave Review:"I couldn't believe how good this is and how easy. I used leftover pork roast and brown Thai rice. Best fried rice I ever made! All with leftovers. Amazing," says cchef.
Orange Pork
Ready in 20 minutes.
Rave Review: "Quick, easy, and tasty -- we double the sauce and pour it over baked potatoes and steamed broccoli," says FIREBALL2000.
Sausage Pasta
Ready in 30 minutes.
Rave Review: "My kids love it so much I try to serve it at least two times a month. Really easy and fast! Try it with your favorite kind of cheese and pasta," says FEELINGFROGGIE.
Grilled Pork Chops with Fresh Nectarine Salsa
Ready in 33 minutes (Quicker if you make the salsa in advance).
Rave Review: "A zippy, sweet and spicy nectarine salsa goes really well with grilled pork," says MICHELLE011.
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Pulled Pork Nachos with Sriracha Slaw
Ready in 30 minutes.
Rave Review: "This was perfect! Very delicious way to serve something — especially when you have all the ingredients on hand. Leftover pulled pork? Check! Leftover coleslaw? Check! Tortilla chips? Check! Cheddar Cheese? Check! Sriracha? Always! Don't be afraid of the sriracha amount because everything else tends to blend out the intense heat," says Marianne.
World's Best Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Ready in 25 minutes.
Rave Review: "Turn plain ol' pork chops into something SPECIAL! My oh my, this sauce is crazy good," says Patty Cakes.
Pork Chops with Raspberry Sauce
Ready in 30 minutes.
Rave Review: "Very impressive dish (company worthy) — I couldn't believe how quick and easy this was," says clillian.
Spicy Peach-Glazed Pork Chops
Ready in 30 minutes.
Rave Review: "This recipe is so quick and easy — and very tasty. I added a little extra chili paste (I like it hot) and a couple cloves of minced garlic and it was superb," says MOANELLO.
Pork Medallions with Balsamic Vinegar and Capers
Ready in 25 minutes.
Rave Review: "This is one meal to impress dinner guests that won't break the bank or take very much time," says Marianne.
Classic Cuban Midnight (Medianoche) Sandwich
Ready in 25 minutes.
Rave Review: "Wow what a sandwich! No need for seconds. It's a whole meal," says MCPARKER.
Coriander- and Cumin-Rubbed Pork Chops
Ready in 25 minutes.
Rave Review: "Chops rubbed with a simple but flavorful spice and garlic mixture. For an even more potent result, toast and grind the spices yourself," says DARLA.
Fried Pork Chop
Ready in 20 minutes.
Rave Review: "Wow, I thought this would be good, however it was far tastier than expected — and best of all — IT'S SO EASY!!! Great for that mid-week dinner," says chester.
Pork Chop and Feta Skillet
Ready in 30 minutes.
Rave Review: "My favorite way to cook pork chops, seasoned with lemon juice, basil, parsley, and garlic, seared, and topped with feta. Delicious," says MBC.
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BBQ Pork Pizza
Ready in 28 minutes.
Rave Review: "A very easy way to make a delicious BBQ pork pizza in minutes," says HARTMR.
Pasta with Peas and Sausage
Ready in 25 minutes.
Rave Review: "Fast, Easy, and Delicious! I made this in a pinch! I always have Italian Sausage in the Freezer and I always have Pasta on hand for those nights when I don't feel like cooking," says FERBONIA.
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Panko-Breaded Pork Parmigiana
Ready in 30 Minutes.
Rave Review: "Topped with rich marinara and melted mozzarella, these crispy Parmesan-crusted pork chops rival the famous chicken dish!" says France C. "Double the marinara for an extra-saucy experience."
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