No pork, no cured pork
Easy pork-free recipes
No pork, bacon, ham or pork gelatin: recipes with chicken, beef, lamb, fish, or no meat at all.
- Chicken, beef, lamb, fish
- Perfect for entertaining
- 229 recipes in 30 min or less
Chicken, beef, lamb: meat in the spotlight
Meat dishes without a trace of pork.
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The most-cooked pork-free recipes on CookinBreak.
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Swapping bacon
Turkey or smoked chicken bacon, dried beef, or sautéed mushrooms with a pinch of smoked paprika for flavor.
Hidden gelatin
Candy, mousses, panna cotta and some yogurts contain pork gelatin: choose agar-agar or fish gelatin instead.
Cooking fats
Swap lard and pork rind for oil, butter or duck fat.
Read the labels
Poultry deli meats, broths and ready meals: check the ingredients, pork sometimes sneaks in.
Fish and seafood
For a tasty change of pace.
Ready in 30 minutes
Quick ideas for lunch or dinner.
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Your questions
What can I use instead of ham or bacon?
Turkey or smoked chicken, dried beef (bresaola), smoked salmon, or mushrooms sautéed with smoked paprika.
What can I use instead of pork gelatin?
Agar-agar (2 g per 2 cups (500 ml) of liquid, brought to a boil), fish gelatin or beef gelatin.
Are these recipes halal or kosher?
They contain no pork, but that alone isn't enough: the origin and slaughter of the meat, and whether there's alcohol, depend on the products you choose.
Are vegetarian recipes pork-free?
Yes. Just check for gelatin in desserts and candy.