Fire Up the Flavor: 5 Pork Grilling Recipes You’ll Want on Repeat

Fire Up the Flavor: 5 Pork Grilling Recipes You’ll Want on Repeat

When it comes to summer grilling, pork is the real MVP. From tender chops to smoky brats and juicy pulled pork, Just Pork delivers premium, farm-raised cuts that make any cookout a crowd-pleaser.

1. Smoky Pork Chops with Honey-Garlic Glaze

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
2. In a small bowl, mix honey, garlic, soy sauce, pepper, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
3. Lightly oil the grates. Place pork chops directly over the heat.
4. Grill 4–5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Internal temp should reach 145°F.
5. During the last 1–2 minutes of cooking, brush chops with glaze and flip once more to caramelize the surface.
6. Let rest for 3 minutes before serving.

 2. Grilled Bratwurst with Beer-Braised Onions

Ingredients:

  • 5 fresh Just Pork brats
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup light beer (or apple cider for non-alcoholic version)
  • Buns + mustard, sauerkraut, or toppings of choice

Instructions:

1. Place sliced onions and beer in a foil pan or skillet. Add brats.
2. Simmer over medium heat (on stovetop or grill) for 15 minutes. This pre-cooks and infuses flavor.
3. Preheat grill to medium-high. Remove brats from beer and grill for 3–4 minutes per side, or until nicely browned.
4. Toast buns on the grill for 1–2 minutes if desired.
5. Serve brats topped with beer-braised onions and condiments of choice.

 3. Pork Steak Street Tacos

Ingredients:

  • 1–2 pork steaks (bone-in or boneless)
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper
  • Corn tortillas, onion, cilantro, lime

Instructions:

  1. Preheat grill to medium heat (350°F–375°F).
    2. Season pork steaks on both sides with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
    3. Grill 5–7 minutes per side or until internal temp reaches 145°F.
    4. Remove from grill and rest for 5–10 minutes. Slice thinly across the grain.
    5. Warm tortillas directly on the grill for 20–30 seconds per side.
    6. Assemble tacos: pork, chopped onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

    4. Bacon-Wrapped Veggies on the Grill

Ingredients:

  • 8 slices Just Pork bacon
  • 1 bunch asparagus or 6–8 whole jalapeños
  • Olive oil, garlic powder, toothpicks

Instructions:

1. Trim asparagus or core jalapeños. Lightly coat with olive oil and season with garlic powder.
2. Wrap each veggie in a slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick.
3. Heat grill to medium (350°F). Place wrapped veggies over indirect heat.
4. Grill for 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until bacon is crispy and cooked through.

 5. Low & Slow Pulled Pork (Boston Butt)

Ingredients:

  • 4–5 lb Just Pork Boston Butt
  • Your favorite BBQ rub (or mix paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper)
  • Optional: apple cider vinegar + water spray (50/50)
  • Buns, slaw, and sauce for serving

Instructions:

1. Generously rub the pork with seasoning, covering all sides.
2. Preheat grill for indirect heat—aim for 250–275°F.
3. Place pork on the grill away from direct flame. Close the lid and cook low and slow for 5–7 hours.
4. If using, spritz with vinegar mixture every hour after the first two hours.
5. Remove when internal temp hits 195°F–203°F. Let rest for 30–45 minutes before shredding with forks.
6. Serve on buns with slaw and BBQ sauce.

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