Published on October 12, 2026

Add crispy fried and chopped bacon, sun-dried tomatoes or golden fried mushrooms to top it all off with some extra flavour. Serves 3-4  Ingredients    2 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 leeks, washed and sliced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 bay leaves 10g fresh thyme 1 cup arborio or risotto rice ⅓ cup […]

Published on August 14, 2026

Splurge a little and finish this warming broth with a dash of roasted sesame oil and a squeeze of lime.   Serves 4  Ingredients   2 Tbsp canola oil 1 pack (4-5) thick-cut pork rashers 2 cloves garlic, sliced 3 cups vegetable stock 3 cups water 4 packets instant ramen noodles (we used Indomie) 4 eggs, boiled for […]

Published on November 5, 2025

Think beans on toast, but taken up a few notches. Paprika grilled pork chops with tomato-braised beans Serves 4 Ingredints 8 pork loin chops 1 Tbsp olive oil + extra for sautéing 2 tsp smoked paprika 2 tsp mixed herbs 1 orange, zested and juiced Salt and milled pepper 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 […]

Published on August 8, 2025

The key to the crispiest crackling is leaving the pork uncovered to dry out overnight. Don’t be afraid of the high temperature— it’s crucial to get that bubbly crackling texture.  Fennel-seed crackling clementine roasted pork belly Serves 6 Ingredients 1.5kg pork belly on the bone 1 cup coarse rock salt 1 tsp fennel seeds, toasted […]

Published on June 12, 2025

Whether it’s a weeknight dinner, comfort food or movie snack, the ever humble pork chop will fill you up in all the best ways.   Jerk grilled pork chops  Serves 4 (As a snack)  Marinated in a classic Jamaican jerk spice, these pork chops are fabulous with a side of rice or braaied garlic bread.   […]

Published on January 7, 2025

This Asian sarmie traditionally gets a schmear of paté, as influenced by the British settlers that found themselves in Vietnam. The crusty bread with airy texture, combined with crispy pork fat and juicy meat, was more than enough to fill our plates. Convinced yet?  Pork belly bahn mi Serves 4  Ingredients  1.2kg pork belly roast […]

Published on November 5, 2024

This is the quintessential dish you want at your fiesta. Traditionally made from spit-grilled meat, we’ve taken flavour combination inspiration and made it into a meal you can easily make at home.  Al Pastor-inspired pulled pork tacos  Makes 10-12  Ingredients For the sauce   10 dried chipotle chilli halves  2 cup boiling water 6 cloves […]

Published on October 28, 2024

Packed with authentic recipes that are simpler than you think, master the art of Vietnamese cooking with Uyen Luu’s new cookbook – Quick & Easy Vietnamese!   Pork & prawn wontons These can be enjoyed as a snack or starter. They also make a fantastic topping for noodle soups or even instant ramen. I always save […]

Published on August 26, 2024

Add some colour and flavour by serving this dish with a sambal consisting of chopped fresh tomato, onion, green pepper, cucumber and fresh coriander.   Pork vindaloo  Serves 4  Ingredients For the spice paste   10 dried chillies, seeded  1 cinnamon stick, crushed  1 tsp cumin seeds  1 tsp ground turmeric  ½ tsp black peppercorns  4 […]

Published on June 19, 2024

The trick to making the perfect soup, fragrant curry or silky sauce is to create a flavorful broth. By taking your time to build your base, you’ll be able to build flavour with ease, resulting in a meal that packs a punch. Hot & sour pork broth Serves 10-12   Add protein by stirring through butterbeans […]