As someone who loves camping and eating good food, these 25 quick pork dinner recipes are perfect for your next trip. Pork is great because it tastes delicious and you can cook it lots of different ways over the campfire or camp stove. Imagine biting into a juicy grilled pork chop with those nice grill marks after a long day of hiking. Or maybe you’re craving something zesty like a Vietnamese pork banh mi sandwich to switch things up from the usual camping fare.
From hearty one-pot meals like pork vindaloo curry that’ll warm you up on a chilly night to light, refreshing dishes like pork larb lettuce wraps perfect for a hot day, there’s something here for every camper. Plus, many of these recipes can be prepped at home ahead of time to make things easier at the campsite.
1. Pork Stir Fry
Bold and savory with a punch of umami flavor
Ingredients; Pork tenderloin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, onions, sesame oil
- Cook time: 20-25 minutes
- Slice pork tenderloin into thin strips
- Make sauce by mixing soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger
- Heat oil in a wok/skillet and stir fry pork until browned
- Remove pork and stir fry vegetables until tender-crisp
- Return pork to pan and toss everything with sauce to coat
2. Pork Carnitas Tacos
Rich, crispy pork in a zesty citrus marinade
Ingredients; Pork shoulder/butt, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, tortillas, onion, cilantro
- Cook time: 3-4 hours slow cooker or 2 hours braising
- Combine pork with juices, garlic, cumin, oregano in pot
- Cook until pork is very tender and shreds easily
- Shred pork and crisp up in batches in a hot skillet
- Serve with warm tortillas, chopped onion, cilantro
3. Grilled Pork Chops
Smoky char and juicy pork perfection
Ingredients; Thick-cut pork chops, olive oil, salt, pepper, dried herbs like thyme, rosemary
- Cook time: 12-16 minutes
- Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with herbs, salt, pepper
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and oil grates
- Grill chops 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through
4. Pork Larb Lettuce Wraps
Bright, aromatic minced pork salad with zesty flavors
Ingredients; Ground pork, fish sauce, lime juice, mint, cilantro, shallots, lemongrass, chili flakes, butter lettuce cups
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Cook pork in a skillet until browned and crumbled
- Toss warm pork with fish sauce, lime juice, herbs, shallots, chili
- Spoon pork larb into lettuce cups to serve
5. Garlic Pork Stir Fry Noodles
Richly flavored noodles with tender pork and aromatic garlic
Ingredients; Pork tenderloin, garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, chicken broth, rice noodles, veggies like snap peas
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Cook noodles per package until tender, drain and rinse
- Slice pork into strips and cook in oil until browned
- Add garlic and veggies, stir fry 1 minute
- Add noodles and toss everything with sauce to coat
6. Pork Tenderloin Medallions
Juicy, perfectly cooked pork discs in a luscious pan sauce
Ingredients; Pork tenderloin, butter, olive oil, garlic, chicken broth, cream, lemon, parsley
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Cut tenderloin into 1-inch thick medallions and season
- Sear medallions 2-3 minutes per side until browned
- Remove pork and make sauce with drippings, broth, cream, lemon
- Return pork to sauce to warm through before serving
7. Baked Pork Chops and Potatoes
Homestyle roasted pork chops in an herb gravy with crispy potatoes
Ingredients; Bone-in pork chops, Yukon gold potatoes, onions, chicken broth, butter, flour, thyme, rosemary
- Cook time: 1 hour
- Arrange potatoes and onions in baking dish, drizzle with oil
- Nestle salted chops on top and roast at 400°F
- Remove chops and make gravy with drippings, broth, butter, flour
- Pour gravy over chops and potatoes to serve
8. Pork Fried Rice
The classic stir-fried rice loaded with smoky-sweet pork
Ingredients; Ground pork, cooked rice, eggs, carrots, peas, soy sauce, sesame oil
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Cook pork until browned and crumbled in a skillet/wok
- Push pork to side and scramble eggs, then mix together
- Add rice, veggies, soy sauce and stir fry until heated through
9. Pork Banh Mi Sandwiches
The perfect blend of sweet, sour, salty and pork perfection
Ingredients; Pork tenderloin or ground pork patties, mayo, sriracha, pickled carrots/daikon, cucumber, cilantro, baguette
- Cook time: 20-25 minutes
- Cook pork until browned (grill tenderloin or pan-fry patties)
- Spread baguette with spicy mayo and layer with pork, pickles, cukes, cilantro
10. Instant Pot Pork Carnitas
Impossibly tender, crispy pork carnitas in a quick instant pot
Ingredients; Pork shoulder, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, onion, bay leaves
- Cook time: 1 hour instant pot + 15 mins crisping
- Place all ingredients in the instant pot and cook on high 50 mins
- Let pressure release, then shred pork
- Crisp shredded pork in batches in hot skillet or broiler
11. Pork Stir Fry with Vegetables
Bold umami flavors balanced with fresh veggie crunch
Ingredients; Pork tenderloin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, broccoli, bell peppers, snap peas, water chestnuts
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Slice pork into thin strips and toss with 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Make sauce with remaining soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger
- Heat oil in a wok or skillet and stir-fry pork until browned
- Remove pork and stir-fry veggies for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender
- Return pork to pan and toss everything with sauce to coat
12. Pork Vindaloo Curry
Fiery and fragrant curry with fall-off-the-bone tender pork
Ingredients; Pork shoulder, vinegar, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, coriander, cayenne, tomatoes, potatoes
- Cook time: 2 hours
- Brown pork shoulder pieces in a dutch oven
- Make spice paste with vinegar and spices
- Add paste, tomatoes, potatoes and broth to pork
- Simmer for 1.5-2 hours until pork is very tender
13. Grilled Pork Kebabs
Smoky charred bites of juicy pork with char-kissed veggies
Ingredients; Pork tenderloin, bell peppers, red onion, zucchini, teriyaki or barbecue sauce, skewers
- Cook time: 25 minutes + 30 mins marinating
- Cut pork and veggies into 1-inch cubes
- Marinate in sauce for 30 minutes
- Thread pork and veggies alternately onto skewers
- Grill over direct high heat for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally
14. Pork Schnitzel
Crispy, golden breaded pork cutlets with a light, tender interior
Ingredients; Pork loin or tenderloin, eggs, breadcrumbs, flour, salt, pepper, lemon wedges
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Pound pork slices between plastic until 1/4-inch thick
- Dredge in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs
- Pan fry schnitzels 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown
- Serve with lemon wedges
15. Pork Burrito Bowls
Zesty carnitas pork over cilantro-lime rice and fixin’s
Ingredients; Pork shoulder, orange juice, garlic, cumin, rice, black beans, pico de gallo, avocado
- Cook time: 3 hours + 20 mins
- Cook pork shoulder with juice, garlic and cumin for 3 hours until tender
- Shred pork and toss with some cooking liquid
- Make cilantro-lime rice and warm black beans
- Build bowls with rice, beans, pork, pico de gallo and avocado
16. Pork Souvlaki Skewers
Lemon-garlic marinated pork and veggies with Mediterranean flair
Ingredients; Pork tenderloin, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, bell peppers, red onion, tzatziki sauce
- Cook time: 30 minutes + 30 mins marinating
- Make marinade with lemon, garlic, oregano and olive oil
- Add pork and veggies and marinate 30 mins
- Thread pork and veggies onto skewers
- Grill over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally
- Serve with tzatziki sauce
17. Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Gravy
Juicy pork loin smothered in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce
Ingredients; Pork tenderloin, mushrooms, shallots, garlic, white wine, beef broth, heavy cream
- Cook time: 40 minutes
- Sear tenderloin in an ovenproof skillet until browned
- Roast at 400°F for 15-20 mins until just past 145°F internally
- Make gravy with mushrooms, shallots, garlic, wine and broth
- Finish with cream and spoon over sliced tenderloin
18. Pork Egg Roll in a Bowl
The deconstructed flavors of an egg roll in easy bowl form
Ingredients; Ground pork, coleslaw mix, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, green onions, bean sprouts
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Brown pork with garlic and ginger in a skillet
- Add coleslaw mix and sauté for 2-3 minutes
- Create sauce from soy, vinegar and sesame oil
- Toss everything together and top with green onions and sprouts
19. Pork Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet)
Crispy panko breaded pork cutlets with a sweet-savory dipping sauce
Ingredients; Pork loin/tenderloin, eggs, panko breadcrumbs, flour, tonkatsu sauce, cabbage salad
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Pound pork slices until 1/4-inch thick, season with salt/pepper
- Dredge in flour, egg, then panko crumbs pressing to adhere
- Fry cutlets for 2-3 minutes per side until golden
- Serve with tonkatsu sauce and shredded cabbage salad
20. Pork Meatball Banh Mi Sandwiches
A fusion twist on the classic banh mi sandwich
Ingredients; Ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, fish sauce, sriracha, carrots, cucumber, cilantro, baguette
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Mix pork with breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, fish sauce, sriracha
- Form into meatballs and bake at 400°F for 15 mins
- Spread baguette with mayo/sriracha and layer with meatballs, pickled carrots/cukes
21. Pork Milanesa
Crispy breaded pork steaks with zesty Latin flavors
Ingredients; Pork loin steaks, eggs, breadcrumbs, lime, onions, cilantro
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Pound pork steaks lightly until thin and season with salt/pepper
- Dredge in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs
- Pan fry 3-4 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown
- Serve with lime wedges, sliced onions and cilantro
22. Pork and Veggie Stir Fry
Perfectly cooked veggies and tender pork in a garlic sauce
Ingredients; Pork loin, broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Slice pork into thin strips and veggies into bite-size pieces
- Stir fry pork in hot oil until browned, set aside
- Stir fry veggies for 2-3 mins until crisp-tender
- Return pork to pan and toss all with garlic sauce
23. Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Sweet and sticky garlic-honey glazed bone-in pork chops
Ingredients; Bone-in pork chops, honey, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Make marinade with honey, garlic, soy sauce and vinegar
- Add chops and marinate for 15-30 minutes
- Sear chops in a skillet for 3-4 mins per side
- Pour in marinade and simmer until sauce thickens
24. Pork Yakisoba
Saucy stir-fried buckwheat noodles loaded with pork and veggies
Ingredients; Pork loin or tenderloin, yakisoba noodles, cabbage, carrots, onion, yakisoba sauce (Worcestershire, oyster sauce, ketchup, soy sauce)
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Slice pork into thin strips
- Cook yakisoba noodles per package instructions until tender, drain and rinse
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet and stir-fry pork until browned
- Add sliced cabbage, carrots, onion and stir-fry 2 minutes
- Add cooked noodles and yakisoba sauce, toss everything together
- Garnish with green onions, pickled ginger if desired
25. Pork and Pineapple Fried Rice
Sweet and savory fried rice packed with pork, pineapple and veggies
Ingredients; Ground pork, cooked rice, pineapple chunks, peas, carrots, green onions, eggs, soy sauce, sesame oil
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Cook pork in a skillet or wok until browned and crumbled
- Push pork to the side and scramble eggs, breaking into pieces
- Add rice, pineapple, veggies, soy sauce and sesame oil
- Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through, tossing to combine
- Garnish with sliced green onions
Conclusion
These 25 quick pork dinner recipes are a must-try for any camping enthusiast looking to elevate their outdoor dining experience. With a range of flavors and cooking methods, you’ll never get bored of pork on the trail. So pack your camping gear, fire up that stove, and get ready to enjoy some delicious pork-centric meals under the stars.