COOKING WITH PORK
Storage
Store pork in the refrigerator and use it within a few days. Freeze pork for longer storage.
Prep Tip
Cook to a temperature of 145 degrees for whole cuts.
Seasonality
Michigan pork is available year-round!
Explore Pork Recipes
Pork & Fresh Garden Stuffed Squash
Use summer or winter squash in this adaptable recipe from Danu Hof of Mancelona!
Smoked Pork and Pickled Red Cabbage
This smoked pork and pickled red cabbage sandwich recipe comes from heritage pork producer Danu Hof of Mancelona.
Traditional Yooper Pasty
Enjoy a taste of Michigan with this traditional recipe from Great Lakes Culinary Institute’s Courtney Hood.
Morning Flame Bagel Sando
Elevate your breakfast sando game with this recipe from Rad Bagels of Grand Rapids.
Squash Bowl
Try this Squash Bowl for a nourishing meal full of local kale, acorn squash, apples and pork!
Carnitas Tacos with Garden Fiesta Rice
Ready to eat local? See a sneak peak of a recipe from our 2023 Local Food Guide: Carnitas Tacos with Garden Fiesta Rice from Cold Creek Farm in Benzonia!
Plath’s Glazed Pork Chop
Ready for dinner? Head to Plath’s to complete this filling Glazed Pork Chop recipe from City Park Grille in Petoskey!
Mangalitsa Pork Chops with Traverse City Cherry Balsamic Sauce
Use your Mangalitsa pork chops from Up North Heritage Farm in their locally-focused recipe!
Cider-Braised Leeks with Bacon
Our recipe for braised leeks pairs them with other Michigan fall time flavors, like fresh apple cider and bacon.
Woodland Harvest: Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms Over Colcannon Potatoes
Check out this delicious fall recipe for balsamic roasted mushrooms over creamy colcannon from the culinary team at the River Saint Joe in Buchanan.