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    Home » Meat » Pork

    Published: Dec 18, 2023 · Modified: Jun 10, 2025 by Zen · This post may contain affiliate links.

    23 Best Chinese Pork Recipes

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    6 types of Chinese pork recipes around a white box with text.

    Easy and delicious Chinese pork recipes for an Asian dinner that are better than takeout! Some are quick to make at home and don't need a marinade- including pork belly, pork ribs, pork chops, pork loins, pork fried rice and more. (These healthy pork recipes include Gluten-free options too.)

    A piece of Chinese Char Siew picked up by a black chopsticks.
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    Chinese cuisine is known for its bold flavors and diverse range of ingredients. (Think chicken feet soup and bird spit dessert!) Pork is 1 of the more mainstream ingredients that is super popular in Chinese cooking.

    Whether it's stir-fried, deep-fried, braised, or roasted, this collection of Chinese pork dishes encompasses a range of delicious flavors and textures sure to satisfy your taste buds.

    A Chinese Meal usually has 三菜一汤 san cai yi tang i.e. a meal is not complete without 3 dishes and a Chinese soup. A pork dish is often 1 of the 3 dishes. You can serve with a vegetable (Dish 2) and a Carb (Dish 3: e.g. fried rice or stir-fried noodles.)

    Stir Fried

    Lettuce Wraps

    San chow bow lettuce cups next to mango salad.

    Ground meat is cooked with Shaoxing, Oyster Sauce, Sesame Oil and more before being wrapped in crunchy lettuce leaves.

    Note: if you don't have a wok, you can use a large skillet.

    Pork Lettuce Wraps (San Choy Bow)
    Authentic Chinese Pork Lettuce Wraps, or San Choy Bow, are a healthy(ish), delicious, and flexible dish. You can really make the recipe with any type of ground meat, or even leftover Peking duck! Better than PF Changs, anytime! (It will require a few Asian ingredients, but you can omit or substitute if you don't have them.)
    Click here for the Chinese pork wraps recipe.
    Holding up a homemade pork lettuce wrap.

    Filipino Adobo

    A bowl of Filipino braised adobo pork belly and white rice.
    Pork Adobo
    This easy Pork Adobo recipe is as tasty and authentic as it gets: a Filipino lady whose family sells this braised pork kindly shared it with me. It's one of the most delicious Filipino pork recipes and the best traditional Filipino dish in my opinion! Perfect for a Filipino food party.
    Click here for the FIlipino braised pork stew.
    A bowl of Filipino braised adobo pork belly and white rice.

    Hunan Pork

    This easy Hunan stir-fry uses both pork tenderloin and pork belly. It's a simple stir fry dish that goes perfectly with white rice and can be on the table in under 30 minutes!

    Leftovers can be stuffed into bao buns for breakfast!

    Braised

    Taiwanese Rou Zao Fan

    A bowl of braised pork rice with hard boiled egg and fried shallots.
    Rou Zao Fan (Easy Lu Rou Fan)
    Looking for an Easy Lu Rou Fan recipe for busy weeknights? Rou Zao Fan is a quick and easy ground pork version of the recipe. Deliciously savory but made in ⅓ of the time! (On the table in 30 minutes.)
    Click here for the Taiwanese braised ground pork recipe.
    Close-up of braised minced pork with crispy shallots.

    FINGERLICKING Good Chinese Braised Pork

    3 pieces of caramelised 12345 spare ribs on a plate.
    12345 Chinese ribs taste very similar to tang Chu pai gu (vinegar ribs) but are much easier to make!

    This is my all-time favorite Asian pork recipe as it's so easy to make but still super savory, juicy and flavorful! You only need Chinese rice wine, dark soy sauce, vinegar and sugar to make it.

    EASY 12345 Chinese Ribs (5-ingredients)
    These Chinese Spare Ribs are delicious, finger-licking Asian-style pork spare ribs that are as simple to cook as 12345 (a mnemonic device that will also help you recall the recipe.) Using only the Asian pantry staples of wine, dark soy sauce, vinegar and sugar to braise the meat, with only a few minutes of active cooking, this is the best easy sticky Chinese Spare Ribs for a lazy food lover.
    Click here for the easy braised pork recipe.
    Close-up of a pork rib with fingerlicking sticky sauce and caramelised bits.

    Soy Sauce Pork

    A spoonful of homemade soy sauce braised pork.

    This was traditionally made with pork belly meat but I find that cut a bit too fat, so I use pork shoulder or pork butt instead. You will need both dark and light soy sauce for this Singaporean Chinese recipe. If you don't have 5-spice powder, you can add star anise, peppercorns and cinnamon instead.

    To bulk up the dish, you can add shiitake mushrooms and hard boiled eggs- it's very similar to Vietnamese Thit Kho!

    Tip: Usually served with sambal chili and rice, but you can also stuff mantou buns with this pork and lettuce to make a Chinese hamburger.

    Tau Yew Bak (Braised Pork in Soy Sauce)
    A super easy recipe to make for a weekday dinner after work, this braised pork dish is a delicious comfort food that doesn't require much prep time.
    Click here for the Soy Sauce Pork Recipe.
    Close-up of a spoonful of braised pork shoulder with carrot and coriander.

    Ma Po Tofu

    Despite having tofu in its name, ground pork and a spicy chili bean sauce (Doubanjiang- a key Chinese condiment) are actually important ingredients in this Sichuan-style dish

    Note: remember to use silken tofu, not firm tofu! (The right texture is important in authentic Chinese food? (See Expert Tips below.))

    Hong Shao Rou

    This slow-cooked pork recipe is one of the most popular Chinese dishes! It consists of tender sticky pork belly meat coated in a deliciously savory sauce!

    Boiled

    Meatballs

    2 types of Chinese meatballs in a bowl of soup.

    Water chestnuts give Pork Lettuce Wraps and Pork Meatballs the characteristic crunch of authentic Chinese food, but you can omit it if you can't get it.

    Asian Pork Meatballs
    This delicious Asian Pork Meatballs recipe makes it so easy to whip up a weekday dinner. The meatballs are so versatile, you can pan-fry them, cook them in soup, or add them to a tomato pasta sauce!
    Click here for the Chinese meatballs recipe.
    Dipping a Chinese meatball into a bowl of spicy mayo,

    Twice Cooked

    Also known as 回锅肉 Hui Guo Rou (literally return wok meat), this dish is made by boiling slices of pork belly, then stir-frying them with garlic in a spicy bean paste sauce. You can also add leeks and more vegetables if you like!

    Note: the recipe calls for Tianmianjiang which can be hard to find outside Asia- you can use Doubanjiang as a substitute.

    Roasted

    Char Siew

    Slices of Char Siew next to vegetables on a white plate.

    This Chinese barbecue pork is marinated in a sweet and savory sauce. Char siu sauce is usually made with hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, and Chinese five-spice powder (which is really easy to make at home, by the way!))

    Some traditional recipes use red bean curd but you can also use red food coloring or beetroot powder (if you want a natural color) if you can't get it.

    It's 1 of the most popular Cantonese recipes, often served with Soy Sauce Chicken and goes really well with plain white rice or congee, as well as these Chinese BBQ pork sides. If you don't have pork, you can also make char siu with chicken.

    What to do with Leftovers: You can add extra Chinese barbecue pork to fried rice and stir-fried noodles, such as in this Shrimp Chow Mein!

    Fried

    Spam Fries

    Dipping a SPAM fry into a bowl of Gochuajng Mayonnaise Sauce.

    This is a modern recipe that is very popular in Asia. Remember to use Maling luncheon meat, not SPAM or Tulip Brand, if you want authentic Cantonese flavor!

    Serve with homemade Sambal Aioli or Kimchi Mayo on the side.

    Spam fries (2-ingredients)
    Savoury and full of umami, these luncheon meat fries, or SPAM fries, will leave you wanting more! Crisp outside but soft inside, they're super simple to make and on the table in under 30 minutes! (I have tested them 5 different ways!)
    Click here for the luncheon meat fries recipe.
    A box of SPAM fries with sauce in the background.

    Salt and Pepper

    Salt and Pepper Pork (椒盐猪排) is one of my favorite pork chop recipes. There's also a gluten-free adaptation in the recipe!

    Sweet and Sour

    Overheat shot of sweet and sour pork and rice.

    One of the most popular dishes at Chinese restaurants is Sweet & Sour Pork.

    This Cantonese pork dish is traditionally made with crispy deep-fried pork that is then stir-fried with bell peppers and a sweet and sour sauce. The sauce is made from classic Asian sauces such as soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and ketchup. (Some recipes use tomato paste as a healthier option.)

    Takeout, fakeout!

    Sweet and Sour Pork 咕噜肉
    This is a healthier version of the classic Cantonese pork recipe, made without deep-frying.
    Click here for the Carmmy Pork recipe.
    Overheat shot of sweet and sour pork and rice.

    Gluten Free Sweet and Sour

    If you have celiac disease, Chinese cooking may be a struggle due to the copious usage of soy sauce. Luckily, you can always substitute with coconut aminos or tamari.

    Overhead shot of gluten free Chinese sweet and sour pork.
    GF Sweet and Sour Pork
    DIY a GF version of favorite Chinese takeout using basic ingredients that you probably already have on hand- made in less than 40 minutes!
    Click here for the GF The Roasted Root recipe.
    Overhead shot of gluten free Chinese sweet and sour pork.

    Moo Shu

    This pork dish is a classic Chinese restaurant dish.

    Moo Shu Pork consists of tender pork, crunchy vegetables, and savory hoisin sauce, all wrapped in a thin pancake. (You can use tortillas as a quick substitute!)

    Lion's Head Meatball

    Mince your own pork for the best texture for these Chinese meatballs 红烧狮子头 but, to be honest, on a weekday night, I just use regular shopmarket ground pork! The chopped up water chestnuts gives the meat a delicious crunch!

    Other

    Bak Kwa

    Homemade bak kwa squares piled on top of each other.

    Bak kwa/ Chinese pork jerky used to be a luxury item but is now eaten all year round, though never more than during Chinese New Year!

    In fact, people buy and gift these pork pieces so much during the lunar new year that it's common to have leftovers. (Here are some delicious ideas on how to use up extra bak kwa!)

    However, it's really simple to DIY: you just need to mix the minced pork with the sauces, marinate and bake in the oven till dry!

    Bak Kwa (Chinese Pork Jerky)
    Bak Kwa, or Chinese Pork Jerky, is 1 of the most popular Chinese New Year snacks in Singapore & Malaysia. Save yourself time and money by making your own using this super simple recipe with easy-to-find ingredients! It's tender, savory and delicious!
    Click here for the Singaporean pork recipe.
    A piece of Chinese pork jerky held up by a pair of chopsticks.

    Slow Cooked

    Slices of pork over rice.
    https://www.simplystacie.net/asian-pork-tenderloin/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEn_FFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRxgv_dy7ydBzZBQQBjar9hh-mUJhWWua2NHLUlbhY9wUlyo3NVeMw8wZA_aem_oYSbMm49_ovOpaMkXAxrgg

    This Asian Pork Tenderloin is super easy to make in a slow cooker! (You'll need some 5 spice powder, which is easily blended at home.)

    Baked

    General Tso Meatballs

    Many meatballs in a black bowl with sliced spring onions.

    General Tso Meatballs are sweet and spicy. Best of all, they can be made in advance and kept in a crockpot to keep warm for your next gathering!

    Carbs

    Congee

    A bowl of pork and ginger congee with side dishes.
    Chinese Ground Pork Congee Rice Porridge Recipe
    This Chinese Ground Pork Congee Porridge Recipe is full of flavor and the perfect Asian comfort food for cold weather. This nourishing, one pot meal is a hug in a bowl, and will take you right back to your childhood! (Cantonese congee takes at least an hour to cook to cook till thick and creamy, so I also share 4 hacks to reduce the cooking time from 70-90 minutes to 25 minutes!)
    Click here for the minced pork porridge.
    Close-up of a spoonful of ground pork rice porridge with sesame oil.

    Char Siu Chow Mein

    Close-up of Char Siu Sit-fried noodles.
    Chow Mein with Char SIu
    Made too much Char Siu? Use the rest in this Stir-fried noodle recipe!
    Click here for My Morning Mocha's Char Siu Noodle recipe.
    Close-up of Char Siu Sit-fried noodles.

    Fried Rice

    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/921126930014069807

    This classic Chinese takeaway dish can be with diced pork, minced pork or even char siu! The pork is then stir-fried with rice, vegetables, and soy sauce.

    Tip: fried rice is best made with leftover rice! (Freshly cooked rice is too wet and will result in a mushy dish.)

    Expert Tips

    Tip #1: Use authentic Chinese ingredients to get the right flavor. Chinese cooking often uses specific seasonings, such as soy sauce, oyster sauce, and five-spice powder. Using real Chinese ingredients makes your dishes taste more authentic. (For example, did you know there is Chinese soy sauce, Japanese soy sauce and Korean soy sauce, all of which have a subtle differences in taste?)

    Tip #2: Texture. Many Chinese pork dishes have a crispy, crunchy texture or a smooth, tender mouthfeel. To achieve the crisp, you need to coat the pork in cornstarch or potato starch before cooking to create a crunchy crust. (As shown in this spam fries recipe, regular white flour just isn't as crisp!) For the juicy, smooth texture, you need to use a technique called velveting. This involves blanching the pork in hot water or oil before stir-frying.

    Tip #3: Garnish before serving. In Chinese food culture, we always talk about 色香味具全 "Se Xiang Wei Ju Quan." In other words, the dishes must have color, aroma and flavor. Colorful garnishes such as chopped spring onions, cilantro, or lightly toasted sesame seeds add both flavor and visual appeal!

    Tip #4: Pork must be cooked up to an internal temperature of 145 ºF, measured with a food thermometer at the thickest part, before removing from the heat. 

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