Top 5 Chinese New Year Pork Recipes!

Lunar or Chinese New Year starts on January 29th until February 12th 2025 and here are my top 5 Chinese pork recipes to celebrate this special time of the year. There is the velvety tenderness of Chinese pork stir-fry, the crisp crackling of Chinese roast pork shoulder, and the savoury goodness of Chinese green beans with pork mince. Don’t forget the super easy Chinese pork ribs (no marinating required) and the celebratory red cooked pork belly, a traditional favourite for Chinese New Year!

1 - Chinese Pork Stir Fry and How To Velvet Pork.

I'm starting simple but this stir fried pork was one of the top recipes last year on the blog and tastes just like it came from a Chinese restaurant? It’s easier than you think too. You’ve probably heard of velveting chicken and beef, but did you know this technique works wonders for tenderising tougher cuts of pork too? With one simple household ingredient, you can transform budget-friendly cuts like pork shoulder into melt-in-your-mouth perfection.

2 - Chinese Roast Pork Shoulder.

This Chinese roast pork shoulder is great to feed a crowd. Slow roasting is one of the best ways to bring out the flavour in certain cuts, and when it comes to pork shoulder, it’s the ultimate method for achieving tender, juicy meat with perfectly crisp crackling. This Chinese style pork shoulder is infused with aromatic spices and flavours.

3 - Chinese Green Beans With Pork Mince

Whether you're celebrating or just craving the tastiest green beans, these quick Chinese green beans are a must try. Tender green beans are tossed with delicious pork mince and tastes just like it came from a Chinese restaurant!

4 - Chinese Pork Ribs

Dear Reader, get ready for the ultimate easy Chinese pork ribs. These ribs are packed with flavour and require zero marinating. Just mix a few sauces, slather them on and grill! They're a repeat request, even Mr NQN who was raised vegetarian. This is one recipe you’ll want to make right away.

5 - Red Cooked Pork Belly.

Red cooked pork belly would be the perfect choice for a Chinese new year celebration. Red is considered a lucky colour, and pork is traditionally seen as an auspicious dish for the occasion!

So tell me Dear Reader, do you make anything special for Chinese New Year?